1And I saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a
book written within and on the backside, sealed with seven
seals
“The Things Which Shall
Be Hereafter”
Chapter 5
Revelation
By: Michael Fronczak
Bible Study Resource Center
564 Schaeffer Drive
Coldwater, Michigan 49036
[email protected]
Copyright © 2005, 2007
Revelation Chapter 5
Note: Bible chapters and verses came into existence about 500
years ago. They are not inspired, but greatly assist one in finding
texts. There are times when the placement will break on continuity
of a study. Such is the case at this point. John continues
describing the heavenly scene; some scholars feel there should not
have been a break between chapter 4 and chapter 5. Greek Word “kai”
= and – same as used in Chapt. 1 vs. 1
"And" - is a connective in the Greek.
McGee Introduction: Chapter 5 continues this scene of the church
in heaven with Christ. I think it is well for us to spend a little
time here to get acquainted with where we are going. I am sure that
you would not buy real estate in Florida without seeing it first,
although I had an uncle who did just that. After he went down and
saw it, he reported that he had some of the finest alligators that
he had ever seen—all of his property was under water! He had bought
it sight unseen. We have a lot of uninhabitable desert here in
California, and even in the Hawaiian Islands there are great areas
of nothing but a lava bed. You had better know what you are buying.
Therefore, if you are going to heaven, you will want to know
something about where you are going, and that is the reason this
chapter ought to be interesting to you.
In chapters 4–5 we find that the church (the body of believers)
is in heaven with Christ. The Lord Jesus said to his disciples, “…
I go to prepare a place for you…. that where I am, there ye may be
also” (John 14:2–3). We are going to be with Him.
The scene of chapter 5 is set in heaven, preparatory to the
events of the Great Tribulation. Since the church is in heaven with
Him, it surely could not go through the Great Tribulation down here
on the earth. The throne was the center of chapter 4. The Lion and
the Lamb, both of whom represent Christ, are the center of chapter
5. Christ is the Lamb on the throne. He is both Sovereign and
Savior. He is in full charge of all the events which follow in this
book. Let us not lose sight of Him.
Revelation 5:1
And I saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book
written within and on the backside, sealed with seven seals.
What is the “book” mentioned in Revelation 5? Codices (singular
codex) are similar to modern books, having spines and leaves. They
existed at the time John was writing and were particularly popular
within the Christian community. Sheets of either papyrus or
parchment were folded over and stitched together to produce the
codex.But in John’s time a book still generally referred to a
scroll, made either of papyrus or parchment, and this is almost
certainly what John was referring to in Revelation 5. Sheets of
papyrus (usually 20 or so) were glued together to form a roll
approximately 30 feet (9 m) long. From the expression “with writing
on both sides” (v. 1; cf. Eze 2:10, to which John was alluding), we
may gather that this was an opisthograph (a scroll with writing on
both the front and the back).To prevent tampering and unwanted
reading, scrolls were often sealed with clay impressed with the
owner’s mark. John may have had in mind Roman wills, which were
sometimes witnessed (and sealed) by seven witnesses and put into
effect only upon the death of the testator. It is also possible,
however, that the number seven (“seven seals”; Rev 5:1) in this
context may simply have allowed for a dramatic unfolding of events.
Revelation 5
Like the stone tablets of the Old Testament covenant law, this
scroll had writing on both sides. The fibers of a papyrus scroll
run horizontally on the inside, which makes writing easier than on
the reverse side (where the fibers are vertical). For this reason,
most ancient people wrote on the inside of a scroll, using the back
only if they ran out of space. Legal documents were usually closed
by listing witnesses and were sealed shut with wax over the threads
that tied the scroll shut. The witnesses would press their seals
into this wax. Seals reserved the contents for the rightful
recipient(s) — as authenticated and attested by the witnesses.
[book] G975 biblion A diminutive of G976; a roll:—bill, book,
scroll, writing.
Books/scroll? Cf Rev 10:2, 8-11; Ezek 2:8-3:3 (Isa 34:16?). The
Greek word that is rendered “scroll” is where we get the word
“Bible.” Books were scrolls prior to 2nd century A.D. A book with
pages is known as a “codex.”
book--rather, as accords with the ancient form of books, and
with the writing on the backside, "a roll." The writing on the back
implies fulness and completeness, so that nothing more needs to be
added (Re 22:18). The roll, or book, appears from the context to be
"the title-deed of man's inheritance" [DE BURGH] redeemed by
Christ, and contains the successive steps by which He shall recover
it from its usurper and obtain actual possession of the kingdom
already "purchased" for Himself and His elect saints. However, no
portion of the roll is said to be unfolded and read; but simply the
seals are successively opened, giving final access to its contents
being read as a perfect whole, which shall not be until the events
symbolized by the seals shall have been past, when Eph 3:10 shall
receive its complete accomplishment, and the Lamb shall reveal
God's providential plans in redemption in all their manifold
beauties. Thus the opening of the seals will mean the successive
steps by which God in Christ clears the way for the final opening
and reading of the book at the visible setting up of the kingdom of
Christ. Compare, at the grand consummation, Re 20:12, "Another book
was opened ... the book of life"; Re 22:19. None is worthy to do so
save the Lamb, for He alone as such has redeemed man's forfeited
inheritance, of which the book is the title-deed. The question (Re
5:2) is not (as commonly supposed), Who should reveal the destinies
of the Church (for this any inspired prophet would be competent to
do)? but, Who has the WORTH to give man a new title to his lost
inheritance? [DE BURGH].
Books:
Life “Thy book”
Phil 4:3; Rev 3:5; 13:8; 17:8, 20
Covenant
Ex 24
Generations
Gen 5, etc.
Law (Torah)
Ex 20, et al.
Curses
Num 5
Wars of the Lord
Num 21:14
Chronicles of Judah, Israel: 1 & 2 Chr
Purchase
Jer 32
Books opened:
Dan 7:10f
Book of RemembranceMalachi 3:16
(Amos 3:7) Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, but he revealeth
his secret unto his servants the prophets.
sealed ... seven seals--Greek, "sealed up," or "firmly sealed."
The number seven (divided into four, the world-wide number, and
three, the divine) abounds in Revelation and expresses
completeness. Thus, the seven seals, representing all power given
to the Lamb; the seven trumpets, by which the world kingdoms are
shaken and overthrown, and the Lamb's kingdom ushered in; and the
seven vials, by which the beast's kingdom is destroyed.
Revelation 5:2
And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, Who is
worthy to open the book, and to loose the seals thereof?
strong--(Ps 103:20). His voice penetrated heaven, earth, and
Hades
Revelation 5:3
And no man in heaven, nor in earth, neither under the earth, was
able to open the book, neither to look thereon.
It required a man—a kinsman of Adam. Only the appointed heir
could open the will or title deed. A kinsman redeemer.
Goel = Kinsman-Redeemer/Avenger of Blood.
Had to be a man. They reviewed the potential inventory in three
places: heaven, in earth, and under the earth. Why?
[And no man in heaven, nor in earth, neither under the
earth]
Men Conscious in Three Realms
1. In heaven (Rev. 4:3,13; Rev. 6:9-11; Rev. 12:12; Rev. 13:6;
Hebrews 12:23;
2 Cor. 5:8).
2. In earth (Rev. 4:3,13; Rev. 12:12; Rev. 13:14). Greek – upon
the earth
3. Under the earth. Greek: hupokato (G5270), beneath; below;
underneath. Translated "under" (Rev. 4:3,13; Rev. 6:9; Rev. 12:1;
Mark 6:11; Mark 7:28; Luke 8:16; John 1:50; Hebrews 2:8). All the
wicked go to hell underneath the earth at the time of physical
death and are fully conscious (Rev. 4:3,13; Rev. 20:11-15; Luke
16:19-31; Isaiah 14:9; Deut. 32:22; Psalm 9:17; Psalm 18:5; Psalm
116:3; Proverbs 15:24).
no man--Greek, "no one." Not merely no man, but also no one of
any order of beings.
Revelation 5:4
And I wept much, because no man was found worthy to open and to
read the book, neither to look thereon.
and to read--inserted in English Version Greek text without good
authority. One oldest manuscript, ORIGEN, CYPRIAN, and HILARY omit
the clause. "To read" would be awkward standing between "to open
the book" and "to look thereon." John having been promised a
revelation of "things which must be hereafter," weeps now at his
earnest desire being apparently frustrated. He is a pattern to us
to imitate, as an eager and teachable learner of the
Apocalypse.
Revelation 5:5
And one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion
of the tribe of Juda, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the
book, and to loose the seven seals thereof.
We are now approaching one of the greatest and most dramatic
moments in The Revelation: the emergence of the Lamb in the center
of the scene!
One of the elders is doing the explaining. The elders are Kings
and Priests, only three groups of people. There are 24 titles of
Christ in the first three chapters of Revelation, they apply to Him
now in his present role with the church. Now the titles change to
Jewish titles.
John is commanded to stop his weeping because his eyes (and
ours) are turned to that One who turns tears of sorrow into tears
of joy, and weeping into laughter. Note the following chart which
contrasts the two pictures here given of Christ.
It is interesting to me that the elder declares to John,
"Behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah". When John sees Him, he
sees Him as a lamb that had been slaughtered, which would indicate
that John perhaps sees Him still bearing the marks of the cross and
His suffering for us.
[Lion] Jacob’s final blessing on his sons: Gen 49:8-10 (cf. Hos
5:14; Heb 7:14; et al.)
(Gen. 49:8-10) 8Judah, thou art he whom thy brethren shall
praise: thy hand shall be in the neck of thine enemies; thy
father’s children shall bow down before thee. 9Judah is a lion’s
whelp: from the prey, my son, thou art gone up: he stooped down, he
couched as a lion, and as an old lion; who shall rouse him up?
10The sceptre shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from
between his feet, until Shiloh come; and unto him shall the
gathering of the people be.
[Judah] = “a lion’s cub” Lion of the tribe of Judah - a symbol
of the highest honor.
[Root of David] Isa 11:1, 10; Jer 23:5, 6; Rom 15:12; Rev 22:16;
Mt 1:1. He was the result of David’s line, yet He was the one who
brought David (and the line) into existence! He used this paradox
to baffle the Pharisees (Mt 22:41-46). In God’s covenant with
David, his line was to rule over all the whole earth. (2 Sam 7).
This was confirmed to Mary (Lk 1:33). This fulfills the promise in
Ps 2:8.
(Isa 11:1) And there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of
Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots:
(Isa 11:10) And in that day there shall be a root of Jesse,
which shall stand for an ensign of the people; to it shall the
Gentiles seek: and his rest shall be glorious.
These two titles refer to the King of the Jews, the same title
that Pontius Pilate posted over the cross. It is interesting that
when Pilate wrote the epitaph to be posted on the cross, the
particular wording he chose displeased the Jewish leadership and
they asked him to change it. He refused. There are some interesting
aspects to this incident that are not apparent in our English
translations.
(John 19:19-22) And Pilate wrote a title, and put [it] on the
cross. And the writing was, Jesus Of Nazareth The King Of The Jews.
This title then read many of the Jews: for the place where Jesus
was crucified was nigh to the city: and it was written in Hebrew,
[and] Greek, [and] Latin. Then said the chief priests of the Jews
to Pilate, Write not, The King of the Jews; but that he said, I am
King of the Jews. Pilate answered, What I have written I have
written.
Pilate refused to revise the epitaph he had composed. This may
have more significance than is apparent in our English
translations. What we don’t notice in the English translation is
that the acrostic made up of the first letter of each word spells
out Yahweh (YHWH)! If Pilate had rewritten it the manner that they
had requested him to, it would not have spelled out the Name of
God. Did Pilate realize this? Was it deliberate? Did he do it just
to upset the Jewish leadership, which he realized delivered Him up
for envy? Or was he beginning to suspect that there was more going
on here than he previously realized?
Jesus’ Epitaph
When they requested a special guard for the tomb, he also
responded with an enigmatic remark, “Make it as sure as you can.”
What did he mean by that? Did he begin to suspect that Jesus really
was who said He was? Was Pilate really surprised when Jesus was
resurrected after three days? One wonders.
Revelation 5:6
And I beheld, and, lo, in the midst of the throne and of the
four beasts, and in the midst of the elders, stood a Lamb as it had
been slain, having seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven
Spirits of God sent forth into all the earth.
The Lamb = His First Coming; The Lion = His Second Coming
The idea of the lamb as a victorious military leader seems to
have come from the apocalyptic tradition (1 Enoch 90:9; Testament
of Joseph 19:8). See “Apocalyptic Literature Outside the Bible”.The
horn is an ancient Jewish symbol for power or strength (cf. Dt
33:17). Seven horns would have symbolized full strength. Revelation
5:6
[seven horns and seven eyes] Not seven titles of the Holy
Spirit, for there are more titles than this that are applied to the
Spirit. Since the Lamb has the seven horns and seven eyes, since we
know there is but one Holy Spirit (Ephes. 4:4-6), and since the
Lamb is a symbol of Christ, the seven lamps of fire (Rev. 4:5), the
seven horns, and seven eyes are all symbolic of the one Holy Spirit
and can only denote His fullness and power upon the Lamb and before
the throne (John 3:34; Isaiah 11:2; Isaiah 42:1-7; Isaiah 61:1-2;
Acts 10:38).
After his resurrection only loving hands touched Him, only
loving eyes saw Him.
The only man-made things in heaven will be the scars.
Revelation 5:7
And he came and took the book out of the right hand of him that
sat upon the throne.
The word redemption comes to us, and takes its significance from
certain laws and customs of the ancient Jews. Under these laws and
customs, it was impossible to alienate estates beyond a given time.
Whatever disposition one may have been forced to make of his lands,
and whoever might be found in possession of them, the year of
Jubilee returned them to the lawful representatives of their former
owners. Upon this regulation there was founded another, which made
it the right of the nearest of kin to one who through distress or
otherwise, had alienated his inheritance to another party, to step
in and redeem it; that is to buy it back, and retake it. When an
inheritance was thus disposed away by its rightful possessor, there
were two books, or instruments of writing, made of the transaction,
the one open, and the other sealed, specifying price and
particulars. Thee books or mortgage-deeds went into the hands of
the one to whom the property; was thus made over. A sealed book
thus became a standing sign of an alienated inheritance, but so
held as to be liable to be recovered on t he terms specified. When
any one legally representing the original proprietor, was found
competent to lift and destroy that sealed instrument, could buy
back what had been disposed away, he was called the goel, or
redeemer, and the inheritance was considered redeemed.
“And He came and He took it out of the right hand of Him who sat
on the throne.” What a beautiful scene. The only one qualified is
now seen moving to take the book out of the hand of the One on the
throne. With the taking up of the scroll, action is now ready to
begin. Once more we must notice what Christ is doing. He is not
sitting in heaven at God’s right hand, making intercession.
Instead, He moves forward to take the seven-sealed book containing
the judgments of the Tribulation. This portrays His determination
to establish the visible kingdom on earth when the time is right in
the future. He is seen standing and walking between the throne and
the 24 elders, the glorified, resurrected church there in heaven
with Him. Walvoord writes:
In the act of receiving the book from God the Father, it is made
evident that judgment and power over the earth are committed to
Christ the Son of God. Daniel 7:13-14 is a parallel passage. There
Daniel reveals the ultimate triumph of Christ when the kingdoms of
the world are given to Christ. Daniel declares,
(Dan 7:13-14) 13I saw in the night visions, and, behold, one
like the Son of man came with the clouds of heaven, and came to the
Ancient of days, and they brought him near before him. 14And there
was given him dominion, and glory, and a kingdom, that all people,
nations, and languages, should serve him: his dominion is an
everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his kingdom
that which shall not be destroyed.
In that future day complete authority over the world will be
realized by Christ, an authority which He will exercise both in the
judgments which precede His second coming and in His reign for one
thousand years which will follow His second advent.
Revelation 5:8
And when he had taken the book, the four beasts and four and
twenty elders fell down before the Lamb, having every one of them
harps, and golden vials full of odours, which are the prayers of
saints.
The ancient harp was a stringed instrument used especially to
accompany songs (see Ps 33:2, as well as “Ancient Musical
Instruments”).The bowl referred to was a flat, shallow cup. Here it
was used to hold incense, a normal feature of Hebrew ritual (see
“Incense”).In later Jewish thought, such as in Tobit 12:15 and 3
Baruch 11 (both Apocryphal books), angels were often depicted as
presenting the prayers of the saints to God. Revelation 5:8
Revelation 5:9
And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the
book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast
redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue,
and people, and nation;
First wave of praise!
[us] These are the redeemed (cf. Rev 13:8).
[new song] very common in the Psalms (Ps 33:3; 40:3; 98:1; 96:1;
144:9; 149:1). However, this is closer to Isaiah (42:9,10) which
declares the new creation.
One of the characteristics of Revelation are the “new”
things:
New Name (2:17; 3:12);
New Jerusalem (3:12; 21:2);
New Song (5:9; 14:3);
New Heavens (21:1)
New Earth (21:1)
...all things new (21:5).
The Greek has two words for new:
· neos, new in point of time, but not necessarily in quality; a
thing which has been recently produced but may be only a specimen
of the previous.
· kainos, used here - new in point of quality; a thing the like
of which has never existed before. Our life in Christ brings a new
joy, a new thrill, a new strength, a new peace—which Christless
eyes have never seen nor ever can see.
“Some churches tend to delete “by thy blood” from their hymnals
(and sermons.) Perhaps that’s why the Lord isn’t going to embarrass
them by taking them into heaven because they would have to sing
about the blood up there.” J. Vernon McGee
Revelation 5:10
And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall
reign on the earth.
[kings and priests] Only three groups of people are both—
1. Melchizedek
2. Jesus;
(Heb 7:11-17) 11If therefore perfection were by the Levitical
priesthood, (for under it the people received the law,) what
further need was there that another priest should rise after the
order of Melchisedec, and not be called after the order of Aaron?
12For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a
change also of the law. 13For he of whom these things are spoken
pertaineth to another tribe, of which no man gave attendance at the
altar. 14For it is evident that our Lord sprang out of Juda; of
which tribe Moses spake nothing concerning priesthood. 15And it is
yet far more evident: for that after the similitude of Melchisedec
there ariseth another priest, 16Who is made, not after the law of a
carnal commandment, but after the power of an endless life. 17For
he testifieth, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of
Melchisedec.
3. Members of His Body (Rev 1:6; 20:6).
In OT only the priest could approach God. Now the veil has been
rent.
Revelation 5:11
And I beheld, and I heard the voice of many angels round about
the throne and the beasts and the elders: and the number of them
was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of
thousands;
Second wave of praise!
Revelation 5:12
Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to
receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour,
and glory, and blessing.
[Worthy is the lamb] Ps 146-150. Their song includes seven great
possessions:
1. Power = omnipotence (Rev. 5:12) (Mt 28:18; 1 Cor 1:24; Col
1:16-17; Heb 1:3; Mk 5:1-20, 25-29, 35-43). He is not one who can
dream and never realize; plan but never achieve. He is able.
2. Riches = possessions (Rev. 5:12; John 17:5 (2 Cor 8:9; Eph
3:8). There is no claim on Him which He cannot satisfy, no promise
He cannot carry out.
3. Wisdom = omniscience (Rev. 5:12) (1 Cor 1:24; Jas 1:5). Both
secrets and practical knowledge.
4. Strength = ability (Rev. 5:12; Hebrews 7:25) (Ps 24:8; Mt
12:29; Lk 11:22) which can even disarm the powers of evil and
overthrow Satan.
5. Honor = reputation (Rev. 5:12; Hebrews 1:4) (Phil 2:11; Ps
104:1; Ps 8:5; cf. Heb 2:7, 9) before whom every knee shall bow and
every tongue confess that He is Lord indeed.
6. Glory = praise (Rev. 5:12; Phil. 2:9-11) (Jn 1:14; 2:11;
11:4, 40; 17:5, 24) which is His alone.
7. Blessing = worship (Rev. 5:12-13; Rev. 7:12) (Ps 103:1-2)—the
inevitable climax of it all: He pours this all out of us—you and
me.
So that chorus of angels joining in with the church. You see,
they can't sing the verse. They only can sing the chorus. They
don't know what it is to be redeemed by the blood of Jesus Christ.
But when we come to the chorus and we begin to declare His
worthiness to receive power, riches, wisdom, strength, honor, glory
and blessing, they can join that chorus and they do.
Revelation 5:13
And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and
under the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in
them, heard I saying, Blessing, and honour, and glory, and power,
be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for
ever and ever.
[every creature] Rom 8:19-22; Ps 148. [Animals? Hos 2:18; Ezek
34:27; Isa 65:25; cf. Rom 8:22.] What creatures are “under the
earth”? cf. Phil 2:10. (Three levels)
(Phil. 2:9-12) 9Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and
given him a name which is above every name: 10That at the name of
Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in
earth, and things under the earth; 11And that every tongue should
confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the
Father.
Note that God and the Lamb are here joined together: they both
receive and share the praise.
Revelation 5:14
And the four beasts said, Amen. And the four and twenty elders
fell down and worshipped him that liveth for ever and ever.
Psalm 2 is a “trialogue” between the three persons of the
Godhead.
Psalm 2
“Trialogue”
Holy Spirit
1Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain
thing?
2The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take
counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed,
saying,
3Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords
from us.
4He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the Lord shall have
them in derision.
5Then shall he speak unto them in his wrath, and vex them in his
sore displeasure.
God
6Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion.
Jesus
7I will declare the decree: the LORD hath said unto me, Thou art
my Son; this day have I begotten thee.
8Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine
inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy
possession.
9Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; thou shalt dash them
in pieces like a potter’s vessel.
Holy Spirit
10Be wise now therefore, O ye kings: be instructed, ye judges of
the earth.
11Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.
12 Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way,
when his wrath is kindled
but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in
him.
Old Testament References
5:1 Ezek 2:9-10; Dan 12:4, 9; Zech 5:1-2
5:2 Lev 25:23-25
5:5 Gen 49:9-10; Isa 11:1, 10; Hos 5:14
5:6 Isa 11:2; Zech 3:8-9; 4:10
5:8 Ps 111:2
5:9 Ps 40:3; 98:1; 144:9; Isa 42:10; Dan 5:19
5:10 Ex 19:6; Isa 61:6
5:11 Dan 7:10
CHART:EVENTS IN REVELATION DESCRIBED ELSEWHERE
IN THE BIBLE
Other Reference
Revelation Reference
Event
Ezek. 1:22-28
Rev. 4:2-3;Rev. 10:1-3
Glowing rainbow around God’s throne
Isaiah 53:7
Rev. 5:6-8
Christ is pictured as a Lamb
Psalm 96
Rev. 5:9-14
New song
Zech. 1:7-11;Zech. 6:1-8
Rev. 6:1-8
Horses and riders
Isaiah 2:19-22
Rev. 6:12;Rev. 8:5;Rev. 11:13
Earthquake
Joel 2:28-32;Acts 2:14-21
Rev. 6:12
Moon turns blood red
Mark 13:21-25
Rev. 6:13
Stars falling from the sky
Isaiah 34:1-4
Rev. 6:14
Sky rolled up like a scroll
Zeph. 1:14-18;1 Thes. 5:1-3
Rev. 6:15-17
God’s inescapable wrath
Jer. 49:35-39
Rev. 7:1
Four winds of judgment
Luke 8:26-34
Rev. 9:1-2;Rev. 17:3-8
Abyss (bottomless pit)
Joel 1:2-2:11
Rev. 9:3-11
Plague of locusts
Luke 21:20-24
Rev. 11:1-2
Trampling of the holy city of Jerusalem
Zech. 4
Rev. 11:3-6
Two olive trees as witnesses
Dan. 7
Rev. 13:1-10
A beast coming out of the sea
2 Thes. 2:7-14
Rev. 13:11-15
Wondrous signs and miracles done by the evil beast
Jer. 25:15-29
Rev. 14:9-12
Drinking the cup of God’s wrath
Isaiah 21:1-10
Rev. 18:2-3
“Babylon” falls
Matt. 22:1-14
Rev. 19:5-8
Wedding supper of the Lamb
Ezek. 38; 39
Rev. 20:7-10
Conflict with Gog and Magog
John 5:19-30
Rev. 20:11-15
Judging of all people
Ezek. 37:21-28
Rev. 21:3
God lives among mankind
Isaiah 25:1-8
Rev. 21:4
Our tears will be wiped away forever
Gen. 2:8-14
Rev. 22:1-2
Tree of life
1 Cor. 13:11-12
Rev. 22:3-5
We will see God face to face
Dan. 7:18-28
Rev. 22:5
Believers will reign with God forever
�McGee, J. V. (1997, c1981). Thru the Bible commentary. Based on
the Thru the Bible radio program. (electronic ed.) (5:933).
Nashville: Thomas Nelson.
� Archaeological Study Bible Notes
� Archaeological Study Bible Notes
� Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
� Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
� Dake’s Study Notes, Dake’s Study Bible
� Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
� Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
� J. Vernon McGee, Reveling Through Revelation, p. 47.
� Chuck Missler, KHouse.org
� Archaeological Study Bible Notes
� Dake’s Study Notes, Dake’s Study Bible
� Walvoord, p. 116.
� Archaeological Study Bible Notes
