revelation. four horses of the apocalypse deception – war – famine - death

RevelaRevelationtion

Four horses of Four horses of the Apocalypsethe Apocalypse

DeDeception – War – Famine - Deathception – War – Famine - Death

New Year – looking back,, New Year – looking back,, looking forwardlooking forward

We never know what’s We never know what’s round the corner.round the corner.

The last of the The last of the apostles,apostles, John, is in exileJohn, is in exile on Patmoson Patmos

11. Seven questions for . Seven questions for a book of sevens!a book of sevens!

never have

blessing

inspired relevan

tresistance

prophetic

revelation

2.What is Jesus 2.What is Jesus really like?really like?

Ruins of EphesusRuins of Ephesus

3. Lost 3. Lost LoveLove

4. 4. ConqueringConquering HeroesHeroesSmyrna – church Smyrna – church ofof suffering.suffering.

5. No Greater 5. No Greater LoveLoveDon’t trash the Don’t trash the sacrificesacrificePergamon & Pergamon & ThyatiraThyatira

Don’t trash the sacrificeDon’t trash the sacrifice

6. Dead or Alive?6. Dead or Alive?Dead church of Sardis, Living Dead church of Sardis, Living church of Philadelphiachurch of Philadelphia I have opened a door for I have opened a door for

you.you. I will make your enemies I will make your enemies

bow at your feet.bow at your feet. I will keep you safe from I will keep you safe from

the time of trouble.the time of trouble.

LaodiceaLaodicea

HierapolisHierapolis

ColossaeColossae

7. Hot, cold 7. Hot, cold or spat out?or spat out?

8. Meeting your 8. Meeting your MakerMaker

9. The Lion is a 9. The Lion is a LambLambWho Who

is is wortworthy to hy to open open

the the sealsseals

??

A A seriously seriously significansignificant sacrificet sacrifice

10. 10. RevelatioRevelation’s n’s RevelatioRevelations!ns!

11. Is evil out 11. Is evil out of control?`of control?`

12. Will Justice 12. Will Justice win out?win out?

1.The Devil exists2.The Devil has several

names3.The Devil appears in

different forms4.The Devil is a created

being, a fallen Angel - Lucifer

5.The Devil is not equal and opposite to God

6.The Devil is not omni-present

7.The Devil works through demonic forces

8.The Devil works through human nature

9.The Devil works through the world

10.The Devil controls individuals and nations

11.The Devil is a Murderer

12.The Devil is the Father of Lies

13.The Devil is a Deceiver

14.The Devil is an Accuser

15.The Devil is our enemy, not just God's enemy

16.The Devil can physically afflict believers

17.The Devil can't take away our salvation or spiritually harm us

18.The Devil is a defeated foe

19.The Devil will be destroyed

20.The Devil runs away from us

13. Twenty things we need to know about the Devil

1. There is a final judgement.2. The nations of earth will be judged.3. All people will face final judgement.4. God is the judge and He is just.5. Evil rulers, Satan, Death and Hades all

end up in a “Lake of Fire”.6. The “Lake of Fire” represents total,

eternal separation from God.7. People are also condemned to this

“Lake of Fire”.8. There are two deaths – a physical and

a spiritual.9. Judgement is made according to our

deeds.10.The most important thing is knowing

that your name is written in

the Lamb’s Book of Life.

14. Ten things we need to know about Judgement Day

RevelaRevelationtion““It’s a whole It’s a whole new new beginning!”beginning!” Chapters 21 & Chapters 21 & 2222

1. The End is the 1. The End is the Beginning!Beginning!

“For me this is the end but also the beginning... I believe... that our victory is certain.”Bonhoeffer, 8th April 1945

1. The End is the 1. The End is the Beginning!Beginning!

1. The End is the 1. The End is the Beginning!Beginning! Jesus is

Alpha and Omega,

Aleph & Tav, Beginning &

End

In the beginning, God In the beginning, God created the heavens and the created the heavens and the

earth.earth.

in beginning

the earth

and the heaven

s

created

God

There are 7 Hebrew words in this There are 7 Hebrew words in this first sentence of the Bible and 28 first sentence of the Bible and 28 (4x7) letters.(4x7) letters.

In the beginning, God In the beginning, God created the heavens and the created the heavens and the

earth.earth.

in beginning

the earth

and the heaven

s

created

God

The first 3 words add up to 14 The first 3 words add up to 14 letters.letters.The last 4 words add up to 14 The last 4 words add up to 14 letters.letters.

In the beginning, God In the beginning, God created the heavens and the created the heavens and the

earth.earth.

in beginning

the earth

and the heaven

s

created

God

The 4The 4thth and 5 and 5thth words have 7 words have 7 letters.letters.The 6The 6thth and 7 and 7thth words have 7 words have 7 letters.letters.

In the beginning, God In the beginning, God created the heavens and the created the heavens and the

earth.earth.

in beginning

the earth

and the heaven

s

created

God

Three key words: Three key words: God, Heaven & Earth have 14 God, Heaven & Earth have 14 letters.letters.

90 1 40 2

In the beginning, God In the beginning, God created the heavens and the created the heavens and the

earthearth.

in beginning

the earth

and the heaven

s

created

God

The first, last & middle two letters add The first, last & middle two letters add up to133 = 19 x 7up to133 = 19 x 7

90 5 400 6 40 5 400 1 40 1 1 2 400 2

In the beginning, God In the beginning, God created the heavens and the created the heavens and the

earth.earth.

in beginning

the earth

and the heaven

s

created

God

The first & last letters of all 7 words add up The first & last letters of all 7 words add up to1393 = 199 x 7to1393 = 199 x 7

In the beginning, God created the heavens and the

earth.

in beginning

the earth

and the heaven

s

created

God

The introduction (v1 & 2) contains 21 Hebrew words.

The conclusion (ch2 v1-3) contains 35 words.

In the beginning, God In the beginning, God created the heavens and the created the heavens and the

earthearth.

in beginning

the earth

and the heaven

s

created

God

Earth - 21 times in the passage.God - 35 times in the passage.

In the beginning, God In the beginning, God created the heavens and the created the heavens and the

earthearth.

in beginning

the earth

and the heaven

s

created

God

Seven days of creationSeven “and it was so”Seven “God saw that it was good.”

In the beginning, God In the beginning, God created the heavens and the created the heavens and the

earthearth.

in beginning

the earth

and the heaven

s

created

God

Seven impliescompleteness, perfection or totality.

In the beginning, God In the beginning, God created the heavens and the created the heavens and the

earthearth.

in beginning

the earth

and the heaven

s

created

God

What about the untranslated word in the middle?

In the beginning, God In the beginning, God created the heavens and the created the heavens and the

earthearth.

in beginning

the earth

and the heaven

s

created

God

It’s the first & last letters of Hebrew alphabet: aleph & tav.(In Greek: alpha & omega – the first and the last)

Oh... and this word occurs seven times in the creation story!

the beginning and the

end

2. The Beginning is New!2. The Beginning is New!

HeaveHeavenn

EarthEarthSeaSea

2. The Beginning is New!2. The Beginning is New!

No Raging Sea – No Raging Sea – the end of evil!the end of evil!

2. The Beginning is New!2. The Beginning is New!

2. The Beginning is New!2. The Beginning is New!The Holy City – the New Jerusalem12 gates12 angels12 tribes commemorated12,000 stadia in length, width & height144 cubits thick12 precious stones12 pearls

12 symbolises God’s authority and the foundations of perfect government

2. The Beginning is New!2. The Beginning is New!

2. The Beginning is New!2. The Beginning is New!New New JerusalJerusal

em: em: A bigA big city!city!

This idea is not This idea is not Biblical!Biblical!Three HeavensThree HeavensPaul – 2 Corinthians Paul – 2 Corinthians 12.1-9 12.1-9 (Caught up in the third (Caught up in the third heaven)heaven)1.1.Sky, cloudsSky, clouds2.2.Space, celestial Space, celestial bodiesbodies3.3.The abode of GodThe abode of God

River flowing from River flowing from the Thronethe Throne The water of lifeThe water of life

Fruit growing Fruit growing twelve times a yeartwelve times a year

Leaves for healing Leaves for healing of the nationsof the nations

Tree of LifeTree of Life- is about - is about eternal life eternal life (Genesis)(Genesis)

3. The New is to be 3. The New is to be Welcomed!Welcomed!For the time is near (soon) when all these things will happen. Revelation 1:3

Thousand years like a dayPsalm 90:4, 2 Peter 3:8

“Soon and very soon,

we are going to see

the King...”

No No more more deathdeath, , mourmourning, ning, crying crying or or pain . pain . . .. .

Asmara, EritreaAsmara, Eritrea

3. The New is to be 3. The New is to be Welcomed!Welcomed!

The Bride The Bride has made has made herself herself ready . . .ready . . .

3. The New is to be 3. The New is to be Welcomed!Welcomed!