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and they will be sorry about it (Zechariah 12:10). They are not common. did this for the period of 42 months. So, he attacked Gods people cloth, purple cloth, silk and bright red cloth. sits on the *throne. Write what is happening v12 They Jesus has bought many people by his blood. time of the first three chapters. It was as loud as the sound of water He calls to the birds that fly high in the So, they They gave *glory to the God of heaven. v4 But I have this against you. v13 them. They served God and not the local gods. who had the 7 last awful troubles, came out of the *temple. You must measure the *temple of God. The time has come fell down in *worship. Even in not a place of safety as it was for the good woman in an earlier chapter In all of this, they must remain strong. They are in Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Babylon was not now stand in front of our God. there did not seem to be dead. people who wash their clothes clean. All who believe in God will rise Every person had the opportunity Precious stones They had And God will be angry because people Jerusalem will never close. ripe. v19 The *angel swung his sharp tool over the earth and gathered Verse 9 All the armies joined as one great army. the wild animals suffered because of lack of food. God has called those who follow the *Lamb. if the blood of Christ had washed away the *sins of these people. They were not like insects or animals. They will receive the reward for trust him. Or, it is true. Antipas had been loyal to the *Lord. Verse 13 Then every *creature joined in the song of *praise. Verse 7 John heard a voice from the *altar in heaven. *Antichrist and *Satan. the name of that *beast. It was about five feet deep God gives in the new earth. The water came through a system of pipes. *church refused it. I will fight against them with the These gods have no life in them. They hate the *Lord Jesus Christ. verses (11:2-3; 12:6). he is God. (2 Thessalonians 2:4). He was both the *Roman king in Jesus. Christians are also servants of there will be a new *temple in Jerusalem. The first was with swords. Rivers do not remain Buy it so that you can become rich. The *Lord intends us to read it. incense ~ something that gives a sweet smell when it The But God will punish her. There was no light. It was not nice to drink. The woman meant the great city called Day and night the four *creatures praise God. He They will be the judges of the nations. v13 The *dragon realised that God had thrown him down God had prepared v17 This Jesus will take his *church from the world (1 Thessalonians There is no night in heaven. There is someone who can open the *scroll. describes the *ruin of Babylon (verses 21-24). But Jesus has the sharp sword. He is the ruler of the kings of the But Christ wool was dirty, it was not useful. started to write. equal to the name of *Antichrist. to the earth. We all need to hear what he They were proud of what they had achieved. John saw that *beast come heads. This crown is the sort that the winner in Their love for the *Lord Jesus seems to have grown. *creatures. God and of Christ. there were three. The scale that people used was the *cubit. There was the sound of voices and *thunder. to take peace from the earth. John It spoke about what the *Lamb had done. The anger of God is against those loyal to the *beast. It is the blood of his enemies. People thought that he was the son of a god called This *kingdom is not like the *kingdoms of the world. Verse 11 The *beast is the eighth king. And the image could even speak. and wonderful. At the same time, People also used the sea as a description for the mass of the is really holy. There they *worshipped God. He is right to punish them as he did. It is as if the flame of fire sees all And he who sits on the *throne will be with them. There she sat on a bright red *beast. Verse 13 Jesus spoke to them. v7 Then there was a war in heaven. So, the *angel calls and the *creatures and the *elders. from Sardis to the port near Smyrna. There, God was the judge of each person. Verse 9 There were many *Jews in Philadelphia. v1 Write to the *angel of the *church in Sardis. He told John not to The water was not good to drink. colours is to show the *glory of God. The future of Gods people is to live on the new earth. so strong but the end came in only one hour. This means that Verse 5 The baby boy was born to the woman. The city was like a woman who has dressed for her wedding. The second part was the wedding itself. know that they were wrong. It is a gift from God for his people to *worshipped the *beast and his image instead of God. He designed it and he Each one had a *harp They are events that must happen soon. Verse 19 The *Lord has been severe in what he said to these win the race will receive the prize. On each of And the The *Lamb opened the next *seal. They are loyal witnesses of Jesus. *beast. unites 10 separate *kingdoms (Daniel 7:7-8; Daniel 7:24). there I saw a white horse. v19 The walls of the city had a base of stones. future should be for each person. He should work out the name from the Each one wore God has The tails were like They will know him well. God was before all The *Lord clear as glass. They crown of gold. of the smoke onto the earth. people died because of lack of food. The waters, because they were bitter. The time had come for God to deal with them. were the names of the 12 *apostles on the bases. Hear what the Spirit says to the *churches. He will come to rescue his *church. Christ. time, the great city was in *ruins. Among the dead What he says is always true. It shows how awful these events will languages of this earth. This is how Balak They cursed God because of all that they suffered. God promised to send Jesus long before he was born. *sin. The word And this event destroyed a third of all the ships on the sea. *beast. v9 For three and a half days, people will stare They would be born into the nation called *Israel. suffer. v21 Jesus put his right hand on John. against all who are proud. what the Spirit says to the *churches. from the *Lord and not from John himself. He will not be able to do anything during that time. God and the *Lamb are the Verse 6 The woman was like those who drink too much wine. that it lit up the whole world. The false *prophet tool. God created the heavens and all that is in them. great day of the anger of God and of the *Lamb has come. thought that they were doing well. Verse 19 The *Lord Jesus is aware of all that his people do. But the destruction is delayed. These are in the 7 *seals. created. More than all these things, God says, I will be their God. end. could count them. The news made the people happy. These clothes are beautiful white cloth that main meanings. Probably the word *angel meant They were strong and fierce. your holy people. And the whole world became evil stomach. v9 After this, I looked, and there was a large crowd. They will be like v1 And I saw another strong *angel come down from sin ~ *sin is the wrong things that we do. was writing about the city that will come in the future. John looked at her and he was surprised. Their actions did not satisfy countries of the world. He will go away and the *Lord will God. One of them first built this city. Babylon was a city on the Euphrates. which is in heaven. Verses 9-10 Then a third *angel came. They could themselves and they will send gifts to each other. Then he will be the judge of It is the gift of what you are doing. v15 When the seventh *angels *trumpet sounded, there They were standing at the four corners of the earth. This is what I say to you. *elders. It is God who speaks by his Spirit through the *prophets. v17 Then I saw an *angel who was standing in the sun. Jesus died and he rose again from death. said, *Amen! sulphur is extremely hot. My feet are like bright Daniel speaks about a Later Jesus died but God raised him from death. Verses 5-6 These two verses show the strange power that these men In the seventh *seal were the events called the 7 *trumpets. He will All the water became blood. You can make There is yet the opportunity to turn to Christ. But the The second death cannot hurt them (Revelation 2:11). They have all 3:12). burned it on an *altar. of what Babylon suffers. The Christians in Laodicea should be eager to improve. His name is *Antichrist. to live holy lives. The *angel measured This good news was true for all time. v5 Flashes of lightning came from a third of the land. was gold. Verse 5 The lightning and *thunder give an impression of the Verse 13 John saw three *demons. v11 Those who have accepted Christ have the right to eat from the v17 But in just They did not just *sin as she *sinned. 7 *trumpets. Verse 11 The *Lord said that he was coming soon. seven (7) *seals, which locked it. So, this event is his final battle in heaven. They must obey Gods commands and they must have *faith in are fair and real. They knew the And nobody is able to 16 They will never again be hungry. came out, but this one was bright red. The people of the earth accepted We do one foot on the land and the other foot on the sea. Then all that lived in that third of the sea died. recognised that the power of the *beast came from the *dragon. They were as horses that were ready for battle. his enemies. There were many people in that city who hated the *church. They will live in Johnson ~ The Expositors Bible Commentary, John F. The life to come will be plentiful and perfect. The 24 *elders fell down and they praised God. him. God was right to and his hair were white as white wool, as white as snow. They were in front of the four *creatures and trouble. *Hebrew language is Abaddon. II. have to decide how much they can join in with the local activities. The *church must start to do the work of the *Lord again. There will be happiness, joy and pleasure. period. There Those who murder cannot come He gives to them the reward that he earned. That lake of fire continues and it never ends. The ‘We worship our God who sits on the throne. Verse 20 It was as if, by their wrong attitudes, the Christians happy. This People were poor and many died. God does not permit them to do. They serve God in his house all the time, day and night. Like a mirror praise him. They must escape while v20 This is Verse 4 To the people of the earth, the *beast was like a god. the city with his stick. They will never But there was something wrong in the *church. *prophet. themselves. She bore a male Child … Many people died because of wars and murder. The *angels who fell went there. All will this, the kings will weep. There, they served him and It called them all to join in the v12 He said to me, ‘They are the people who have had a time of very bad trouble. supper of God for the birds. everyones deeds. v13 Among the lamp rocks. He will be there after time has He had to offer this on the gold *altar with the prayers of all Gods It It came from the four (4) corners of the gold *altar that Whoever must die by the sword, will really die by the sword. It was a major city for commerce and trade. Verse 18 Jesus adds to the meaning of the first and the last. Some members did not The purpose of *prophecy is to show who Jesus is. Even this did not persuade people to turn to God. the truth. The sun meant Jacob who was also called *Israel. v7 Write to the *angel of the *church in v22 So, I will throw her on a bed where she will suffer. *elders. They had the It was on the side of a mountain. The 144 000 *Jews were with the *Lamb. their tongues because of the pain. wore white clothes. had sex with more than one partner. would be wrong. God will ruin the city called Babylon. They have not asked Jesus to take away their *sin by would rule as king. They The rulers sent him there. And their love for birds came. will be together. Verse 19 They were very sad to see what had happened. *beast will come up from the hole whose depth has no end. The eyes made them aware of all that was round This phrase Joseph had a dream (Genesis 37:9-11). I saw another *angel come up from the east. He will be strict and he will have total authority over all people. The book contained After the end of this time the *Lord Jesus will come. The *Lord was not happy with it in its He could easily persuade people to do what he wanted them to do. The place where he ruled as king became have become like a pile that reaches up to the sky. off. across the sky. belong to our God. correct everyone whom I love. were naked. As it came, he saw the rider. Verses 9-10 John went to the *angel and asked for the book. wept much because there was nobody good enough. firm to the end are winners. what is happening. who harvests crops, he had a sharp tool in his hand. He is the first to be born from death. John heard a voice from the centre of the *throne. there is nothing to make them afraid. Neither will they need gives life. God will take away the all the tears from their eyes.’, © MissionAssist 2021 *church members did not stop when troubles came. The he saw. Verse 3 One of the *beasts 7 heads had an injury. There was another book in front of God. They will no longer be sad. him. They can only kill the body. Nobody who tells lies will be able to go in. One came out of the mouth of the first *beast. They suffered because they belonged to the Now they were free so that they could kill a the day of the *Lord would come like a thief in the night (1 Thessalonians *beast and the false *prophet. *tribes of *Israel were on the gates. I am not a widow and I will never be sad. v8 For this They should have praised God who had such power. the kings of the earth. someone like a son of man coming. They out in a loud voice. crowd is not the whole *church. of the sun or the moon. The mark showed that the person trusted *Antichrist rather than They will fall down at your feet. of this age. They believed some of you were like this. (See 1 Corinthians 6:9-11.) When I saw her, I was very surprised. v10 And they all cried out in a loud v8 The second *angels *trumpet sounded. all-powerful God to flow out. luxury of life in Babylon. Moreover, I have the keys of death and of the *hail and because it was so terrible. *Jews had a temple in Jerusalem for the *worship of the real God. provides the food. Michael and his power to kill with swords, with hunger, with death, and by the wild animals of *dragon. v11 They have a king who rules them. There were flashes of lightning. v10 When the *creatures praise God, so do the 24 v29 If you have an ear, listen! Verse 7 The *Lamb stepped forward. Now *Satan could not go to God in heaven. On it, there were 7 *seals. There will be no food and they the *Antichrist did come from the hole whose depth has no end. both edges (1:16). him. They must know that he is the God of all power. The *Lord will In the *gospel of John, the about sex were not what Christians should believe. king. Jesus the *Lamb broke God has promised to rescue his people (called *Israel) in the last The third one came out of the People will The effect of a *scorpion sting And I heard behind me a loud voice, which sounded like a The *church should take action to change the situation. The city is large because it needs to be large. He heard a new song. Jesus is present with them. v12 Then the *Lamb opened the sixth (6th) *seal. These are the kings, the merchants and the sailors. It follows the road north to Pergamum. All Such an army would spread out as far as the eye could see. him. v16 The second *beast These nations are called Gog and Magog. The stars fell down from the sky to the earth. *sin. loud voice from the *throne. be like columns in the *temple of my God. shows that Jesus is God. As I looked, I heard the sound of many *angels. They served God day and night. All will have to meet you. With these The *Lord Jesus calls himself the loyal and true witness. and his left foot on the land. That is, what is in chapter 1. The *dragon intended to eat the baby as soon as it was born. v14 *Antichrist. go into the lake of fire. And You hate what the Christians who meet there. became like blood. First, we She calls herself a *prophet. the character of each *church. The harvest of the earth is ripe. v16 The *Lord took hold of the *beast (*Antichrist) and the false *prophet. crowd was as far as the eye could see. He was just one of them. But they were rich toward God. And it burned up all the green should be ready for him. would not be able to live with God. And all that he does is We call in front of the *throne. agreement between God and his people. This hole is a description of the place where *demons live. the New Jerusalem, they will live with him. But it was not still as strong as it had been. *Jew. were the four *creatures and the 24 *elders. they sang the song that Moses (the servant of God and the *Lamb) had sung. This is what I say to you. They will say, How terrible! Spirit, they will rest from their hard work. there in front of the *throne. He told John to go to the *angel and to take the little book from him. They were happy to eat the food of false gods. God had now destroyed all the power of evil things. who have trusted the *Lord to save them from their *sins will be safe. What There is only the one There were 12 000 from each of the 12 *tribes. They knew The woman cried out because of the pains of birth. There was *hail, fire and blood. He has all authority in heaven and on the earth. The city shone with the bright light that comes from God. water on the earth became bitter. These are not the only ones who will sit on *thrones. the *incense, it caused smoke to rise from the bowl in his hand. star that he saw meant a ruler of *Israel (Numbers 24:17). The crowd praised God. He still has to He took with him those *angels the world. It had gone below God was right to send all these troubles onto the earth. says to the *churches. the luxury that she used to have. With this bowl, he will complete his acts of anger on the earth. is as strong as the *beast. The 7 *angels would pour out these real God who lives. He will punish He sent of a lion. Babylon fought against them. Verse 12 Again, Jesus says that he is coming soon. The *Lord earth will be surprised to see the *beast. ~ a large and strong animal that farmers used. They declared that all the earth now belonged to God and to When you first believed you did well. no key for a hole. They can receive it. If you do, then Those who overcome will enjoy life with the There will be no happy events like weddings. Verse 9 The bride of the *Lamb means the *church. through the gates of the New Jerusalem. The tribes are called: Judah, *scorpions have upon the earth. We cannot know how soon this will be. Worse than that, it was the great enemy of Gods people. I am knocking on it. Because of Christ, Christians can now approach God the Father. to gather the harvest has come. However, you are rich. Because of this, God deserves to He is the beginning and the end. the local people. He declares that he is the A and there. It was on fire, and it fell down into the sea. She even tried to murder Elijah, who was the *prophet of God (1 Kings But the word means, It is true. And like Jesus (Hebrews 13:8), the truth have much of this worlds wealth. They will fall down at the feet of the Christians. (1 John 3:2). After Rome, there will come the last of the seven (7) *kingdoms. This comes from a fountain where the water for our *sin. seventh *seal. And it continues to live after we die. v10 Such people will suffer because God is angry with make each of the 12 bases beautiful. earth. them and they are loyal to the *Lamb., v15 Then the *angel said to me, You saw the rivers. This fire. This is what I say to you. v15 A sharp sword seemed to come from written their names in the book of life. The angels all bent down so that their faces touched the ground. The feet of *bronze show that the *Lord is powerful. Then you will cover up your shame and you will not They *Scorpions are insects that have poison in their tails. Here, it is from verses 13 and 16. Jesus sent his angel to show them to me, his servant John. All who heaven. Someone who worships, praises God. God himself holy city for 42 months.. *horns. It was open and 7 *angels came out of it. v9 They will go out as an army over the whole earth. v8 Their hair was like the hair of women.
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