Introduction The last time we were reading about what happened on the earth as the first six of seven trumpets were sounded in heaven. And do you remember? I suggested that the sounding of the trumpets and the disasters which followed them signified how in these, the last days, the Lord will punish the wicked … Continue reading Revelation 10
Month: Nov 2020
Revelation 08(06)–09(21)
Introduction The last time, when we studied the first five verses of chapter 8, we read that, after the opening of the seventh seal on the scroll which the Lord Jesus had taken from the Lord God Almighty, there was silence in heaven for about half an hour. And I suggested that the silence signifies … Continue reading Revelation 08(06)–09(21)
Revelation 08(01–05)
Introduction In Revelation 6 John described what happened when the Lord Jesus -- the Lamb who had been slain -- opened the first six seals on the scroll which had been in the hand of the Lord God Almighty. And when the first four scrolls were opened, four horsemen appeared; and each one was given … Continue reading Revelation 08(01–05)
Revelation 07
Introduction In Revelation 6 John described what happened when the Lord Jesus -- the Lamb who had been slain -- open the first six seals on the scroll which had been in the hand of the Lord God Almighty. And when the first four scrolls were opened, four horsemen appeared and each one was given … Continue reading Revelation 07
Revelation 06
Introduction Do you remember the scene from chapter 5? In his vision, John saw into heaven. And the Lord God Almighty was holding in his right hand a scroll. And this scroll contains God's plans for the last days, the days we're now living in. However, the scroll was sealed with seven seals; and unless … Continue reading Revelation 06
Revelation 05
Introduction We saw in Revelation 4 how the Apostle John saw a door leading into heaven; and the Lord Jesus invited him to come up so that the Lord could show John 'what must take place after this'. And I explained that he was referring to what would take place in these, the last days, … Continue reading Revelation 05
Revelation 04
Introduction Our life has changed drastically, hasn't it? Only a few weeks ago, we could go wherever we wanted whenever we wanted; and we did not need to worry about standing too close to anyone. Our families and friends could come to our house and we could spend time with one another. Shopping was straightforward … Continue reading Revelation 04
Revelation 03(14–22)
Introduction Today we come to the last of the seven messages which the Lord Jesus sent to these seven churches. And all seven messages are meant, not only for these seven churches, but they're for every church in every generation and all of us need to pay attention to what the Spirit is saying to … Continue reading Revelation 03(14–22)
Revelation 03(07–13)
Introduction To the church in Ephesus, the Lord wrote to rebuke them because their love for him was not what it once was. To the church in Smyrna, a church which was facing persecution, the Lord wrote a message of comfort and encouragement. To the church in Pergamum, the Lord wrote to rebuke them because … Continue reading Revelation 03(07–13)
Revelation 03(01–06)
Introduction We've been working our way through these seven messages which the Lord Jesus has addressed to the seven churches in the Roman province of Asia. But, of course, these messages were not just for these seven churches; they're for every church in every age; and every church in every age is meant to take … Continue reading Revelation 03(01–06)