Chapter 6 -- The Book of Revelation

Please read Revelation chapter 6!

The Lamb Breaks the First Six Seals

First Seal (Verses 1-2): White horse, rider had a bow, and a crown was placed on his head. He was to gain victory!

Second Seal (Verses 3-4): Red horse, rider given a mighty sword and authority to take peace from the earth.

Third Seal (Verses 5-6): Black horse, rider held scales to ration food.

Fourth Seal (Verses 7-8): Pale "green" horse (some translations just say pale, while others say ashen)... rider's name Death with a companion named the Grave.  Authority was given to him to kill one fourth of the population of the earth through various plagues...

Fifth Seal (Verses 9-11): White robes were given to the souls under the alter, and they were told to rest a little longer until the full number of souls had joined them.

Sixth Seal (Verses 12-14): Earthquake, dark sun, red moon, stars fall, sky rolls back like a scroll, mountains and islands are moved from their places...

Verses 15-17: Every single person on earth, important or not, hid and wanted to die. But there is no sign of repentance.

I believe it is important for us to know about these predicted events.  We need to be prepared in season and out. (2 Timothy 4:2)

Have you ever wondered why there are four horses and riders?  To me, they all seem to accomplish the same thing... Do the red and white riders only affect one fourth of the earth?  Or are their jobs implemented on everyone?

Do you believe any of these things have happened?  Do you think we are on the verge of any of them?  It seems to me that peace has been taken from the earth... Disease, famine and the threat of war seem to be constantly in the news.  We did have what they call a "blood moon" not too long ago... Do you think that applies?

I believe, after prayer, much thought, reading, and re-reading, that the book of Revelation is in chronological order.  I have asked God about it, and upon further study, I've realized that God is a God of order not disorder.  I don't believe He wants us to be confused or thrown off by what the Bible says.  He is compassionate and desires that we be "wise virgins"(Matthew 25:1-13). What do you think?

What are your thoughts on this chapter?  Did anything stand out to you?

Hope you're having a great month!

~ S*