Revelation Pt. 3: The Scroll with Seven Seals (Rev. 4:1-8:5)

This is part 3 of a short commentary on Revelation. The purpose is twofold; to introduce the basic message of Revelation and to serve as a framework for further study. See intro., pt.1, pt.2, pt.3.

These studies in Revelation appeared first in our daily WhatsApp commentary studies, and were sent out to over 800 pastors in 9 different African countries.

Outline of this section

• The Scene in Heaven (4:1-11)
  • The throne of the Creator (4:1-3)
  • The attendants around the throne (4:4-6)
  • The praise of the throne room (4:8-11)
  • The sealed scroll (5:1-4)
  • The Lion of Judah and the slain but standing Lamb (5:5-6)
  • The songs of praise for the champion Lamb (5:7-14)
• The first seal: the white horse and rider (6:1-2)
• The second seal: the red horse and rider (6:3-4)
• The third seal: the black horse and rider (6:5-6)
• The fourth seal: the pale horse and rider (6:7-8)
• The fifth seal: the souls of the martyrs (6:9-11)
• The sixth seal: the earthquake, blacked sun, etc. (6:12-17)
• Insert: a vision of the triumphant followers of the Lamb (7:1-17)
  • The servants of God sealed (7:1-3)
  • The 144,000 (7:4-8)
  • The innumerable multitude (7:9-17)
• The seventh seal: silence in heaven (8:1-5)

 

Please note that these commentaries have not been copy edited or proofread. We are working through a proofreading process. We apologise for any mistakes upfront.