Revelation

Chapter Nine

1. The Army From The Pit – Revelation 9:1-12

-this speaks of demons

2. The Army From The East – Revelation 9:13-21

-this refers to China

verse 13

-the 6th trumpet judgment

a voice – an unidentified voice comes forth

-this refers to our prayers being answered…….

v14 – these are 4 fallen angels that the Lord will use to fulfill His plans for earth

v15 – one third of all humanity dies

v16 – this could be another demonic army or the nation of China who has a two hundred million man army

vs17-19 – this could be a picture of missiles and nuclear war – 2 Peter 3:10-13

vs20-21 – people will still not repent

-sins of humanity are listed  here that will continue to be practiced

-the world hardens their hearts

                                REVELATION CHAPTER 10

***Between the 6th & 7th trumpet judgment, the judgements of God stop where more evangelism will take place

***There are two visions that occur during this pause

1. The angel with the little book – 10:1-11

2. The Two Witnesses – Revelation 11:1-14

—the 7th trumpet sounds in Rev 11:15-19

            THE ANGEL WITH THE LITTLE BOOK – Revelation 10:1-11

v1 – the strong angel – could be Jesus or a literal angel.  Most commentaries believe this is Jesus Christ…….

v1 – cloud – represents the glory of God

v1- rainbow – speaks of the promises of God

v1- face as the sun – peace and safety

v1 – feet like fire – His judgment

verse 2 – little book – this is the Bible or a section of the Bible

left and right foot – refers to Jesus being in control of everything

verse 3 – a roar comes from the lion of the tribe of Judah to warn of coming judgment

vs3-4 – the 7 Peals Of Thunder

thunder is connected with judgment

vs5-6 – this is the Lord keeping His Word.  It is time for the 7th trumpet to blow

v7 – Mystery – means something hidden that is now revealed

-the Mystery of the rapture has occurred

vs8-11 – these verses discuss the little book which is the Word of God

v8 – take the book – the Bible is offered and available

-have a hunger for the Word of God

v9 – devour it – eat it – all of it

vs9-10 – the Word of God will be sweet and bitter

-this refers to easier subjects and tougher subjects

v11 – John prophecies and preaches the Word of God right to the end…..

v1 – lion – courageous and strong