revelation seminars 7 messages from patmos for today! the seven seals & 4 horsemen
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Messages from Patmos for Today!
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1. Look at the reaction to heaven’s message & mission - seen in the opening of the first four seals.
2. Discuss the cry of persecuted believers revealed by the opening of the fifth seal.
3. Consider heaven’s response to the cry of believers - as seen in the messages of the 5th, 6th & 7th seals.
objectives
Q1 As Jesus Christ opened the first four seals, one of the four living creatures called John to "come."
John saw four horses. What colours were they?
A Revelation 6:2 1.
Revelation 6:4 2.
Revelation 6:5 3.
Revelation 6:8 4.
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Reaction to heaven’s message
Opening of the First Four Seals
White
Red
Black
Pale
Q2 What is the rider of the white horse intent on doing?
Revelation 6:1,2
A Conquering
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Reaction to heaven’s message
Four Coloured Horses
[1] The WHITE Horse
Q3 What weapon was given to the rider on the red horse? Revelation 6:3,4
A A large sword
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Reaction to heaven’s message
Four Coloured Horses
[2] The Red Horse
Q4 What does the rider of the black horse hold in his hand? Revelation 6:5
A A pair of scales
Q5 What is being weighed in the scales? Revelation 6:6
A wheat & barley
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Reaction to heaven’s message
Four Coloured Horses
[3] The Black Horse
Q6 What is the name of the rider of the pale horse?
Revelation 6:7,8 A Death
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Reaction to heaven’s message
Four Coloured Horses
[4] The Pale Horse
Q7 What was following behind the rider of the pale horse? Revelation 6:8
A Hades (or the grave)
Q8 What were they given power to do? Revelation 6:8
A To kill ¼ of the earth
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Reaction to heaven’s message
Four Coloured Horses
[4] The Pale Horse
Q9 Complete apostasy results in tremendous persecution for God's faithful people. When the fifth seal was opened what did John see under the altar? Revelation 6:9
A Souls (people) who have been slain
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Cry of Persecuted Believers
Opening of the Fifth Seal
Q10 These martyrs cry out to God. What do they want to know?
Revelation 6:10
A How long before you JUDGE & AVENGE our blood (death)?
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Cry of Persecuted Believers
Opening of the Fifth Seal
Q11 What was God's response to their plea for judgement? Revelation 6:11
A They were given a white robe
They were told to wait longer
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Heaven’s Response
Opening of the Fifth Seal
Q12 What six events associated with the judgements upon the wicked are pictured with the opening of the sixth seal? Revelation 6:12-14
A 1. Earth quakes
2. Sun turns black
3. Moon turns blood red
4. Stars fall
5. Sky rolls up
6. Mountains & islands move out of their place!
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Heaven’s Response
Opening of the Sixth Seal
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Heaven’s Response
Opening of the Sixth Seal
God’s power will be seen when Jesus comes!
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Heaven’s Response
Opening of the Sixth Seal
Q13 How will the wicked respond to these events? Revelation 6:15,16
A They will try to hide
Q14 What urgent question will they raise? Revelation 6:17
A Who can stand?
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Who will be able to stand?
God’s sealed & faithful people (Revelation 7:3 & 14)
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Heaven’s Response
Opening of the Seventh Seal
Q15 What is experienced in heaven when the seventh seal is opened? Revelation 8:1 A Silence
Q true or false1. The 4 coloured horses represent messages & messengers.2. White is always associated with Jesus and His people.3. Jesus took the seven-sealed scroll and began to open the
seals at the time of His ascension to the Father in heaven.4. Believers who have died for their faith are actually still
literally calling out to God to be avenged.
Q yes/no/not sure
5. Do you choose to live for Jesus Christ and His Word even though it may mean difficulties?
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quiz
My Response...
Q What reactions do you face when people learn you are reading and following God’s Word?
Is there someone that you have a real concern for? How do you think you
could encourage this person to live for Jesus and His Word – and prepare to meet Jesus?
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Messages from Patmos for Today!
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