Revelation Bible Class by Hiram Kemp Part 6

July 9, 2023 - Sunday AM MPR Bible Class

 

Questions for Revelation: Chapter 6

Summary of last week’s class:

Chapter four begins with John being shown an open door in heaven. John sees some marvelous things and the symbolism that will characterize much of the rest of the book begins in chapter 4. God is shown on the throne in all of his glory. He is surrounded by those who worship him. There are 24 elders who sit on 24 thrones and also 4 living creatures. We said the 24 elders represent the church (saved and in a glorified state) and the 4 living creatures represent the seraphim or cherubim (i.e., heavenly beings/angels). They worship God because he is worthy and has created everything for his own purpose.

Chapter 5 begins with a scroll that no one can open. Then a lion from Judah emerges that can open the seal and he is described as a lamb that had been slain. The lion/lamb who is worthy to open the scroll is Jesus Christ. He is worshipped by those in heaven just like God the Father in chapter 4. Jesus is worshipped because he died for our sins, saved people out of every nation, and made us a kingdom and priests to God. 

 

**Questions FROM YOU for this week’s class **

Chapter 6 starts a new section with the seals being opened and wrath being poured out from heaven. Before we get into chapter 6 this week I’d like to try to answer any questions you have about chapters 1-5. If you have questions about anything we’ve discussed, anything I didn’t make clear, or anything I’ve covered too quickly just text me or email me the questions. I’ll take the first part of this Sunday’s class to answer as many questions as I can before we get into chapter 6. Send me the questions by Friday please.

Questions from chapter 6

1. What does the symbolism in Revelation 6:12-14 mean or refer to? How do you know? Where else do we see this type of symbolism in the Bible?
2. Is it right for Christians who are in heaven to cry out for God to take vengeance on those who killed them (Rev. 6:9-10)? What about passages like Matthew 5:43-48 and Romans 12:19-21?
3. What do the horses and their riders represent (Rev. 6:1-8)?

 

 

Duration 47:12