Chapter 10 -- The Book of Revelation

Please read Revelation chapter 10.

The Angel and the Small Scroll

Verses 1-3: One foot on land and one on the sea... Why is that significant?  Maybe this is showing that the authority he has is over everything in both land and sea?

Verse 4:  "Keep secret what the seven thunders said, and do not write it down."  Here is another example of the number seven being used...  Also, why did he have to keep it a secret?  Would this information give away too much information?  Would this information have been too much for us to take?  It could have been horrifying, or it could have been the most amazing thing ever!

Verses 5-7: That was a huge oath.  How much stuff did the prophets foretell that we just don't know as "end times" prophesy? And even if we do know about all the scriptures referring to the end times... That's a lot of scripture!

Verses 8-11:  This is not the only place in the Bible someone is told to eat a scroll... In Ezekiel chapter 3, Ezekiel is told to eat a scroll as well.  In both instances the scroll was sweet as honey in their mouth.  I believe this signifies the words going deep into ones being.  In Peter's case the words weren't the most pleasant things to prophesy about (maybe that's why his stomach was turned sour after eating it.) In Ezekiel's case, it was during his call to commission.  I think it was signifying God putting His word's inside Ezekiel to begin his life as a prophet.


This chapter is pretty short... Not as much activity going on as in a few chapters leading up to it.  Remember, the seventh trumpet (the third woe/terror), has not sounded yet.

Blessings!

~ S*

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*