Revelation 10 new international version niv the angel and the little scroll. David guzik commentary on revelation 10, where a mighty angels comes down from heaven and seven thunders utter their voices. Because the book seems cryptic in nature, it has become a source of great controversy. How is one to teach this challenging final book of the new testament. Revelation, chapter 10 united states conference of catholic bishops.
But, for the purpose of this post, we are focusing primarily on the book of revelation. Likewise, we could see revelation as the final chapter in gods 66 chapter novel called the bible. Appreciate the imagery and enjoy the drama as it unfolds in the book. Similar to ezekiel chapter 2 and isaiah chapter 6, here john is commissioned as a prophet.
He planted his right foot on the sea and his left foot on the land, 3 and. However, johns aim is not to confuse the reader, but rather to bless them 1. Return from chapter 10 to the versebyverse commentary on revelation page. A typical historicist view of the church of christ spans several periods of church history, each similar to the original church, as follows.
Other passages in both the old and new testament must be brought together with the book of revelation to get a more complete picture. Naturally, only after reading the entire book would the final chapter make any sense. But the judgments are hard on the heart, and bitter to the belly. There are three lessons to be drawn from the responses of sinful men to the great judgment of the sixth seal. Apr 16, 2010 you and your students will likely notice that during the catholic easter liturgies on sundays the second reading is taken from the book of revelation. You and your students will likely notice that during the catholic easter liturgies on sundays the second reading is taken from the book of revelation.
The next post will provide some tips for teaching the book of revelation. He was robed in a cloud, with a rainbow above his head. In chapter 10, an angel has the book and it is opened. Only the believers in the lord jesus christ are supposed to understand what is in the book, and then only through the guidance of the holy spirit and bible study. Revelation for kids the book of revelation made simple. Revelation chapter 10 explained discover revelation. Dec 14, 2016 watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. The end of time revelation 10 introduction everything that we have studied so far is a softening up of the earth for the worst to come. Revelation 10 bible commentary matthew henry concise. While it is nearly impossible to teach the book of. There are a number of good latterday saint commentaries that the teacher will find helpful. Revelation uses picture language pictures that describe various events and people often based on. The apocalypse, or revelation to john, the last book of the bible, is one of the most difficult to understand because it abounds in unfamiliar and extravagant symbolism, which at best appears unusual to the modern reader. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ.
Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 10. He holds in his hand a little scroll, distinct from the. Revelation chapter 10 sermons and lessons from revelation. Introduction and commentary by homer hailey from baker. He outlined how the seven churches represent the seven ages of the church of christ. Bible teachers might dread the thought of teaching the book of revelation. A book sealed with seven seals is seen in this continuing heavenly vision which began in chapter 4 in the right hand of him that sat on the throne 5. Questions about the antichrist, the millennium, and many others a are sharply disputed among bible teachers today. Chapters 2 and 3 are letters to churches in seven cities that were in existence in johns day. Chapter 15 is an introduction to these last seven and final plagues on mankind.
Revelation 10 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. In chapter 4, john the revelator is taken up to the throne room of god, and in chapter 5, he sees a scroll with seven seals, the first six of which are opened by jesus in chapter 6. Feb 20, 2017 bible teaching from the book of revelation chapter 10. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. This chapter is an introduction to the latter part of the prophecies of this book. The little book in chapter 10 is concerned with time, time no longer. Chapter 10 begins with another parenthesis in the chronology of revelation 10.
Revelation for kids the book of revelation made simple for. Measuring the temple, the two witnesses, and the blowing of the seventh trumpet. Revelation made clear bible study in the book of revelation. This first appearance was before the throne of god when a mighty angel asked who is worthy to open the seals and open the scroll, revelation 5. The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future. In the same way that we must read a novel cover to cover before understanding it properly, so must bible students have an understanding of the bibles first 65. It reminds us that no other person or thing deserves our worship and allegiance but god.
Chapter 10 the little book, the mighty angel, and seven. Just as in chapter 5 the lamb took the scroll in the presence of a mighty angel in order to open it, john must now take the open scroll from a mighty angels hand. Bible study lesson sheets these are lessons designed for either a class or personal study. As mysterious as the book of revelation appears, it can be understood and taught with success. John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. The revelation is the only prophetic book of the nt and it is the keystone of the word of god. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a.
Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is written in it, because the time is near. Which does not identify the one who john saw coming down from heaven holding a little book. The classical historicist view of the vision of the angel with the little book, in revelation 10, represents the protestant reformation and the printing of bibles in the common languages. Everything that has happened up until now is an introduction to the holocaust of the tribulation. However, one aspect of the mighty angel of this chapter is his physical appearance. Be faithful even unto death, and i will give you the crown of life. Study revelation 10 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Likewise, we could see revelation as the final chapter in gods 66chapter novel called the bible. John is told to measure the temple of god, which may be a rebuilt temple in jerusalem during the tribulation period. Revelation chapter 15 begins the preparation for the last seven vials. The book of revelation can be daunting and confusing to read, with its vivid imagery and sounds.
If revelation wanted to tell us that this is christ, then the book would not have. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. Revelation is taught verse by verse through the scripture in johns book of revelation. Or more likely the prophesied millennial temple compare ezek. Whether what is contained between this and the sounding of the seventh trumpet be a distinct prophecy from the other, or only a more general account of some of the principal things included in the other, is disputed by our curious enquirers into these abstruse writings. Details of endtimes, the seven churches, the tribulation, rapture, beasts, antichrist, mark of the beast, seals, bowls, trumpets, the return of jesus christ, millennium, satan being bound, great white throne judgment, new jerusalem and more are the subject of this online bible teaching. He planted his right foot on the sea and his left foot on the land, 3 and he gave a loud shout like the roar of a lion. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. They also build to a crescendo as the end of the age draws. But when this book of prophecy was thoroughly digested by the apostle, the contents would be bitter. A popular interpretation of this text by some church fathers included the notion that time, as we know it. It is important that the book of revelation not be skipped because johns work gives added details on three important subjects.
I saw still another mighty angel coming down from heaven, clothed with a cloud. Chapter ten introduces the events that lead up to the abomination of desolation. Here in chapter 10, john sees a mighty angel and is instructed to symbolically eat a little scroll. Prayer and personal revelation, teachings of presidents of the church.
The apocalypse of saint john revelation chapter 9 dramatized audio king james holy bible video book in hd. The adventists take a unique view applying it to the millerite movement. Look, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison to test you, and you will suffer tribulation for ten days. The events recorded in revelation 10 occur on earth rather than heaven, and. The book of revelation is the last book of the new testament. Worthy is the lamb by ray summers, broadman publishers. Revelation chapter 11 continues the parenthesis that began in chapter 10. I know that you cannot tolerate wicked people, that you have tested those who claim to be apostles but are not, and have found them false. And a rainbow was on his head, his face was like the sun, and his feet like pillars of fire. How to teach the book of revelation to teens synonym.
When you need some assistance in your study, the website. Prayer and personal revelation it is the privilege of the children of god to come to god and get revelation. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. Sproul explains the importance of properly dating the. The first chapter introduces the book and how it was received. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. Without question, the book of revelation is difficult to understand. Revelation 2020 verse by verse ministry international. These lessons go into greater detail than this series does and you might want to use it instead of this set.
The worthy lamb prepares to open the seven seals 1 and i saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book written within and on the backside, sealed with seven seals. The versebyverse commentary on revelation introduction this commentary on revelation will prove, contrary to what most people think, that the revelation, the last book of the bible, is not difficult to understand if we will take a simple, facevalue, commonsense approach to interpreting it. Revelation made clear walks through the book of revelation looking for the clearest and most natural understanding of the book. The right hand is indicative of the power and authority of the lord jesus christ, to whom all power is given unto matthew 28. Bible teaching from the book of revelation chapter 10. The little scroll revelation 10 revelation made clear. Writhing in his death throes in the aftermath of the cross, the dragon escalates his assault against the saints until christ returns to consummate history. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. The book begins by noting the blessing to those who read or hear the words of this prophecy and keep those things which are.
Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it. Revelation 10, new international version niv the bible app. A brief overview of the book of revelation the rise and. But there is one question that seems to be overlooked in our search for signs of the endtimes. Tap the title above, next to the arrow, to go to that lesson with a link back to this page. Historicist interpretations of the book of revelation wikipedia. The real meaning of the bibles book of revelation is a popular, ongoing debate. To the church in ephesus to the angel of the church in ephesus write. Now that the little book is fully open, which best explains why jesus sets foot on earth and then roars like a lion. The book of revelation is the only book in the bible, that i know of, that has a blessing associated with it for those who will read itnot once but twice.
At the beginning of chapter 11, john is tasked with measuring parts of the temple and provided with further endtimes prophecies. But thou, o daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end. Here are some tips and activities for teaching about the book of revelation and its symbols and meaning. I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance. Revelation niv bible the dragon stood on the shore of. In revelation, johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by. These are the words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand and walks among the seven golden lampstands. Revelation was originally addressed to christians who were suffering for their faith. The nonseparatist puritan, thomas brightman, was the first to propose a historicist interpretation of the seven churches of revelation 23. Therefore, reading revelation should be a blessing. Key to understanding commentaries on revelations is knowing the position of the commentator.
The only other book of the bible that specializes in time is the book of daniel. From as early as justin martyr in the second century a. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. Revelation the book of revelation taught verse by verse. They experienced poverty, slander, prison, and even death 2.
Youll find four major interpretive approaches to the book of revelation that can help you read, understand, and figure out the apocalyptic letter of john. As a real estate appraiser, measuring buildings is part of my job so i can relate to this text. There was a previous occasion when a mighty angel was made known to john. Historicist interpretations of the book of revelation. I have done a teachers guide to revelation to be used with a fillintheblank workbook for lessons. See, i have placed before you an open door, which no one can shut.
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