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Grace and peace from…1. The one who is and who was and who is to come2. The seven Spirits who are before the throne Isaiah 11:23. Jesus Christ: Who He Is • Faithful witness

• Firstborn from the dead• Ruler of the kings of the

earth

What He did • Loves us• Released us from our sins• Made us a kingdom and

priestsPraise • To Him be the glory and

the dominion

Sevens in RevelationExplicit Implicit

Spirits Descriptions of Jesus 1:5-6Stars/angels “perseverance”Lampstands/churches Praise in 5:12; 7:12Lamps of fire “mark”Seals “abyss”Trumpets “Lord God the Almighty”

Thunders Elements in message to churches 2-3

Bowls Groups that were terrified 6:153

He is coming with the cloudsThe Lord is riding on a swift cloud and is about to come to Egypt Isa 19:1

They will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of the sky

Matt 24:30; Mark 13:24; Luke 21:27

Or else I am coming to you Rev 2:5Or else I am coming to you Rev 2:16I will come like a thief Rev 3:3I am coming quickly Rev 3:11

I am coming quickly Rev 22:7, 12,20

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Angels outside RevelationMany in various texts, messengers of GodTwo are named: Gabriel and Michael, plus angel of the LordCherubim in Ezekiel 1,10Seraphim in Isaiah 6Prince of Persia, of Greece, of Israel (Michael): Daniel 10Individual has angel: Matthew 18:10Battle we face is celestial: Ephesians 6:10-13Not surprising that each church has angel

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Angels in RevelationEach church has an angel7 trumpet angels, 7 bowl angels (17:1; 21:9 also)12 angels at the gates of new Jerusalem 21:12Elders and living creaturesOf the winds 7:1, the abyss 9:11; the fire 14:18; the waters 16:5Strong angel 5:2; 10:1; 18:21Bright angel (or from sunrise) 7:2; 10:1; 18:1; 17:17Angel communicating with John 1:1; 17:1,7; 19:9-10; 21:9; 22:8-9,16Other angels 3:5; 8:3-5; 9;15; 12:7; 14:6-11, 14-20; 19:14; 20:1Voice from heaven 10:4,8; 11:12,15; 12:10; 14:2,13; 16:1,17; 18:4; 19:5; 21:3

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Pattern of letters

Commission To the angel

Christ He who

Commendation I know

Condemnation But

Correction Therefore

Call He who has an ear

Challenge To him who overcomes7

Reversal: Jews bow down at your feet 3:9Sabeans will bow down to you Isa 45:14

Kings/princesses will bow down to you Isa 49:23

Sons of those who afflicted you Isa 60:14

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Behold, a throneOn the throne * One sitting

Around the throne * Rainbow* 24 thrones and elders

Out from the throne * Lightning, sounds, thunder

Before the throne * 7 lamps of fire* Sea of glass

In the center of the throne * 4 living creatures

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Elders and living creatures

Description 4:4-8

Lead in worship 4:8-11; 5:9-10,14; 7:11-12; 11:16-18; 19:4

Communicate with John 5:5; 7:13-17

Prayers of saints 5:8

Calling for action 6:1-8; 15:7

Present in heaven 14:3

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All peopleEvery tribe and tongue and people and nation 5:9 Purchased

Every nation and all tribes and peoples and tongues 7:9 Celebration

Many peoples and nations and tongues and kings 10:11 Judgment Peoples and tribes and tongues and nations 11:9 GloatingEvery tribe and people and tongue and nation 13:7 Under beastEvery nation and tribe and tongue and people 14:6 Judgment Peoples and multitudes and nations and tongues 17:15 World

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Horses (Zechariah 1:7-15; 6:1-8)

From ZechariahBelong to GodReconnaissance missionCalm God’s Spirit by executing judgment

Parallels

Lamb breaks sealLiving creature: ComeColored horseRider had bow, scales, nameGiven crown, sword, authorityPurposeLocation

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Staple Crops: Grain, Wine, OilYour grain, your new wine and your oil Deut 7:13

Your grain and your new wine and your oil Deut 11:14

Your grain or new wine or oil Deut 12:17

No grain, new wine, or oil Deut 28:51

Grain, wine and oil 2 Chron 32:28

Grain, wine and oil Neh 13:12

The grain, the new wine and the oil Hosea 2:8

To the grain, to the new wine and to the oil Hosea 2:22

The grain is ruined, the new wine dries up, fresh oil fails Joel 1:10

Grain, new wine and oil Joel 2:19

On the grain, on the new wine, on the oil Hag 1:11 13

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Time referencesSoon take place 1:1; 22:6The time is near 1:3; 22:10For ten days 2:10I am coming quickly 2:16; 3:10; 22:7,12,20A little while longer 6:11; 17:10Delay no longer 10:642 months 11:2, etc.Short time 12:12The hour to reap has come 14:15Do not seal up 22:10

Use of judgment figures in other passages

Earthquake Ps 18:7; Isa 29:6; Jer 10:10; Joel 2:10

Sun black Isa 13:10; 50;3; Ezek 32:7; Joel 2:10,31; Amos 8:9; Matt 24:29; Mark 13:24

Moon blood Isa 13:10; Ezek 32:7; Joel 2:10,31; Matt 24:29; Mark 13:24Stars fall Isa 13:10; Matt 24:29; Mark 13:25Sky splits apart Isa 34:4; Matt 24:29; Mark 13:25

Mountains and islands moved Ps 18:7; Isa 13;13; Jer 4:24; Ezek 26:15,18; Mic 1;4; Nah 1:5

Anguish Isa 2:19; 13:7-8; Hos 10:8; Nah 1:6; Lk 23:30

Guide to passagesGeneral Ps 18; Isa 50Nations Isa 34; Jer 10Israel Hos 10; Amos 8; Mic 1Judah Isa 2,29; Jer 4; Joel 2; Matt 24; Mark 13; Lk 23Babylon Isa 13Egypt Ezek 32Tyre Ezek 26Nineveh Nah 1 15

Sons of Jacob Tribes of Israel 144,000Reuben Reuben ReubenSimeon Simeon SimeonLevi LeviJudah Judah JudahDan DanNaphtali Naphtali NaphtaliGad Gad GadAsher Asher AsherIssachar Issachar IssacharZebulun Zebulun ZebulunJoseph Ephraim Joseph

Manasseh ManassehBenjamin Benjamin Benjamin 16

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Christians are God's JewsUse of "Gentiles" for non-Christians

1 Thes 4:5; 1 Pet 2:12; 4:3; 3 John 7

Holy city, new Jerusalem Rev 3:21; 21:2,10; Gal 4:26; Heb 12:22

Israel of God Gal 6:16Reversal Rev 3:9

Texts that parallel God and JesusWord of God and testimony of Jesus Christ 1:2Grace and peace from God, Holy Spirit and Jesus Christ 1:4-6To Him who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb 5:13

From the presence of Him who sits on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb 6:16

Before the throne and before the Lamb 7:9Salvation to our God … and to the Lamb 7:10As first fruits to God and to the Lamb 14:4Lord God the Almighty and the Lamb are its temple 21:22Glory of God has illumined it, and its lamp is the Lamb 21:23Coming from the throne of God and of the Lamb 22:1The throne of God and of the Lamb 22:3 18

Fire and brimstone

Often packaged together as traditional instruments of divine punishment: Gen 19:24; Psa 11:6; Ezek 38:22

Proceed out of horses’ mouths: Rev 9:17-18

Lake that burns with fire and brimstone: 19:20; 20:10; 21:8

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Strong angel description Strong angel actionsClothed with cloud Seals seven thundersRainbow on his head Swears delay no longerFace like the sun Has John eat book and prophecyFeet like pillars of fireHas little book in his handStraddles shoreVoice like a lion

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The two witnessesStages in their career Identity of

Period of prophecy (3 ½ years) 1260 days (42 months)

Period of death (3 ½ days) Beast wars against and overcomes (13:7)

Period of resurrection and ascension Two lampstands

Two olive trees (Zech 4; Rom 11; Jer 11:16)

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3 ½ years42 months Enemies assault church 11:2

1260 days Church protected by God 11:3

1260 days Church protected by God 12:6

Time, times and ½ time Church protected by God 12:4

42 months Enemies assault church 13:5-7

42 months = 1260 days = time, times, and half a time

Half of 7, thus incomplete number

Is the short time (see chart #14 )

Contrast 3 ½ days of 11:9

Compare Dan 7:25: enemies assault God’s people

Compare Dan 12:7 enemies assault God’s people. (Different context, however. Cf., use of abomination of desolation in Dan 9:27 and 11:31)

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Testimony/witnessReason John was exiled 1:9

Reason souls were under the altar 6:9; 20:4

Martyrs 2:13; 17:6Dragon makes war against 12:17Testifying about Jesus 1:2; 12:11; 19:10; 22:16,18,20Jesus as witness 1:5; 3:14Two witnesses 11:3,7

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Intensification of judgment

4:5 Flashes of lightning and sounds and peals of thunder

8:5 Peals of thunder and sounds and flashes of lightning and an earthquake

11:19 Flashes of lightning and sounds and peals of thunder and an earthquake and a great hailstorm

16:18-21 Flashes of lightning and sounds and peals of thunder and worst ever earthquake and 100 lb hailstones

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Jesus’ victory

His death and resurrection defeated Satan

Gen 3:15; Matt 12:28-29; Lk 10:20; Jn 12:31; 14:30; 16:11; Col 2:15; 1 Pet 3:22

Devil means slanderer; his function is to accuse men of sin and claim them Job; Zech 3:1; Rev 12:10

Jesus made accusation against His people impossible because His death atoned for sin

Rom 8:33; Heb 2:14-15; 1 Jn 3:8; John 1:29; Rev 12:11

Our victory through JesusBlood of the Lamb 1:5; 5:9; 7:14Testimony they gave 6:9; 20:4Did not hesitate to sacrifice themselves 2:13; 6:9-11 25

Blood of LambReleased us from sin 1:5Purchased men 5:9Washed and whitened robes 7:14Overcame 12:11Slain Lamb 5:6; 13:8

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Exodus Symbolism

Pharaoh = dragon/monster: Isa 51:9-10; Ezek 29:3

Persecution of people of God

God carried on eagles’ wings: Exo 19:4

Went into the wilderness

God nourished in wilderness

Tried to kill with water

Earth swallowed the water

Wanted to return to Egypt; do we? Num 11:5-6; 14:4

BlasphemyAttacks against Christians 2:9Sea beast 13:1,5,6; 17:3Men 16:9,11,21

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Parallels between sea beast and monster beast of Daniel 7

Emerges from sea

Ten horns

Blasphemous names

Combines leopard, bear, lion

Powerful

War with saints for 42 months (time, times and half a time)

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Those who dwell on the earthPlea to avenge saints’ blood on them 6:10They worship the sea beast 13:8, 12Earth beast deceives them 13:14

They are drunk on the wine of Babylon’s immorality 17:2

They wonder when they see the sea beast 17:8They rejoice over demise of 2 witnesses 11:10The two prophets tormented them 11:10God’s judgments come against them 3:10; 8:13

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Beast amazes the whole earth (13:3)

144,000 are purchased from the earth 14:3

Harvest of the earth is ripe 14:15

Judgment of earth 1:7; 6:4,8,13; 7:1-3; 8:5,7; 9:1,3; 11:6; 14:16,18,19; 16:1-2

Great men of the earth 1:5; 6:15; 17:2,18; 18:3,9,11,23; 19:19Babylon corrupts the earth 17:5; 19:2Camp of battle 12:9,12,13; 13:11

New heavens/earth; kings converted 21:1,24-26

Other texts5:3,6,10,13; 9:4; 10:2,5,6,8; 11:4,18; 12:4,16; 13:13; 14:6-7; 16:18; 18:1,24; 20:8,11

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Forehead Harlot’s forehead Shameless Jer 3:3Hard (bronze) forehead Stubborn Isa 48:4; Ezek 3:7Priest’s forehead Holy to the Lord Ex 28:38

God’s word on forehead Commitment Ex 13:9,16; Deut 6:8; 11:18

God’s seal/name Identity Rev 7:3; 14:1; 22:4

Satan’s mark/name (14:11) Identity Rev 13:16; 14:9; 20:4

Reflections

Forehead logo brandishes recruitment choiceCommitment; deep, inner orientation; hand is behaviorSatan wants his mark where God’s word should be 32

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Names

God’s name

Name of GodFor His name’s sakeHold fastNot denyFearGlorify

14:1; 22:4; 3:122:32:133:811:1815:4

Jesus’ names 19:12,13,16

The beast

Name of beastNumber of nameMark of nameMother of harlotsBlasphemousBlaspheme His name

13:1713:17; 15:214:1117:513:1; 17:313:6; 16:9

Men’s nameNot erase, but confessNot written in bookNew nameMeaning: people

3:513:8; 17:82:173:4; 11:13

Other 3:1,12; 6:8; 8:11; 9:11; 1:12,14

Satan counterfeits the things of GodTrinity: Father/dragon plan; Christ/sea beast execute; Spirit/earth beast promote

Diadems 19:12

Names 19:11-13, 16

Horns 5:6

As if slain 5:6

Resurrection which attracts followers

Breath of life equivalent to gift of the Spirit

Authority over all nations

Lamb 5:6

Signs, especially fire from heaven 11:5

Punishment for those not marked

Seal given to all, on forehead, name 9:4; 14:1 etc.

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They sang a new songSing to Him a new song Psalm 33:3He put a new song in my mouth Psalm 40:3Sing to the Lord a new song Psalm 96:1O sing to the Lord a new song Psalm 98:1I will sing a new song to You, O God Psalm 144:9Sing to the Lord a new song Psalm 149:1Sing to the Lord a new song Isa 42:10

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Characteristics of 144,000Purchased from the earthChaste, undefiled with women; reject ways of Jezebel, Balaam, Babylon

Follow lamb wherever he goesPurchased as firstfruits (Jeremiah 2:3; James 1:18)No lieBlameless

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Headlines Of Judgment6-7 Hour of judgment Chs 15-16

8 Babylon has fallen Chs 17-18

9-11 Torment of beast’s followers Chs 19-20

12-13 Rest for the faithful Chs 21-22

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Earth Sea Rivers Heavens

Trumpets Hail and fire Volcano/blood Meteorite/ bitter Darkened

Two witnesses Every plague Turn to blood No rain

14:7 Earth Sea Springs of water Heaven

Bowls Sores on people Blood Blood Scorch w fire

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Drinking the cupTormentors of Jerusalem Reeling; anger Isa 51:17-23

All the nations Stagger, go mad, horror and hissing, vomit, fall, rise no more Jer 25:15-29

Edom Jer 49:12

Edom Naked Lam 4:21

Judah Laughed at, sorrow, horror, desolation Ezek 23:31-34

Wicked man Wrath of the Almighty Job 21:20

Wicked Fire, brimstone, burning wind Psa 11:6

Wicked Psa 75:8

Babylon Utter disgrace Hab 2:15-16

Enemies of Judah Reeling Zech 12:2

Jesus Mark 10:38

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No rest day and night 14:11Day and night Praise to God 4:8

Serve God in heaven 7:15

People of God 42 months of torture, then rest 14:13

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Outline of Judgment against the enemyHeadlines 14:6-13Introductory summary 14:14-20Execution 15-16Fall of Babylon 17:1-19:10Fall of beasts 19:11-21Fall of dragon 20:1-10Judgment of beast worshipers 19:21; 20:11-15

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John always sees the thing and then the one sitting on it

Throne 4:2,4

Horse 6:1-8; 9:17; 19:11

Cloud 14:14

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Revelation: Answer to prayers3 main prayer events 5:8; 6:9-11; 8:3-5

Later references Golden bowls full 15:7

Souls under altar 20:4-6

Judge and avenge our blood 16:5-7; 18:20,24; 19:2 (also 8:8-9; 11:6; 14:20; 16:3-6; 19:13)

Rest a little while longer 12:12; plus 42 month time

Altar 9:13; 14:18

Smoke going up 9:2-3; 14:11; 19:3

Earthquake as answer 6:12; 8:3-5; 11:13,19; 12:18

Immediate answers 6:12-17; 8:5 43

Trumpets/Bowls1st Earth

2nd Sea to blood

3rd Rivers and springs of water

4th Sun

5th Abyss/Throne of beast…darkened

6th Euphrates and army

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Exodus symbolism (Rev 15-16)Revelation Detail Exodus

15:1 Plagues 7-1215:3 Song of Moses 1515:5 Tabernacle of testimony 38:2115:8 Smoke fills 40:34-3516:2 Sore 9:8-1716:3-4 Sea to blood 7:14-2516:9,11 Refused to repent 7-1016:12 River dried up 1416:18 Worst ever 9:18; 10:6; 11:6

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The mouth reveals the characterChrist Sword 1:16; 19:15144,000 No lie 14:5Two witnesses Fire 11:5Horses Fire, smoke, brimstone 9:17-19Dragon Water like a river 12:15Sea beast Arrogant words, blasphemies 13:5

Earth beast Dragon speech (mouth not mentioned) 13:11

Diabolical triumvirate 3 unclean spirits/frogs 16:13

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Immorality Balaam Promoted immorality 2:14-15Jezebel Promoted immorality 2:20-22Babylon Harlot 17:1,5,15-16; 19:2

Immorality 17:2; 18:3,9; 19:2Judgment Immoral persons 21:8; 22:15

Contrast Not defiled with women 14:4

As a bride adored for husband 21:2

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Bible harlotsJerusalem Isa 1:21; Jer 2:20Tyre Isa 23:15-17Nineveh Nah 3:4-5

Babylon = Rome Reigns over the kings of the earth 17:18

City of commerce and consumers 18:11-19

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Understanding prophetic language: Babylon/Tyre parallels

Harlot Isa 23:16,18Sits on the waters Ezek 27:4Clothed with jewels Ezek 28:13Focus on gold Zech 9:3

Many nations come against (Rev 17:16) Ezek 26:3

Many iniquities Ezek 28:18Arrogant “I am” statements Ezek 27:3; 28:1Falls in one day Ezek 26:18Burned up by fire Ezek 28:18; Amos 1:10; Zech 9:4Enriched kings Ezek 27:33Fall lamented by those around her Ezek 26:15-18 49

Understanding prophetic language continued

Kings are afraid at her fall Ezek 26:18; 27:35Linked with merchants, traders Isa 23:8

Elaborate descriptions of merchandise: wood, silver, bronze, horses, ivory, wheat, oil, spices, precious stones, sheep, lives of men

Isa 23:3; Ezek 26:12; 27:12-25

Wears purple Ezek 27:16Sailors appalled Ezek 26:16; 27:29-31Who is like … Ezek 27:32Ships wail Isa 23:1Cast down Ezek 28:17Never found again Ezek 26:21Becomes silent Ezek 27:32 50

Interpretation of symbolsBeast Was, is not, will come, goes to destruction7 heads 7 mountains

7 kings: 5 fallen, 6th is, 7th will come for a little while, 8th is one of 7

10 horns 10 kings with beast for one hourWaters Nations Woman Great ruling city

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What was wrong with Babylon?

Unfaithfulness Harlot17:1,5, etc

Immorality14:8; 17:2;4; 18:3;

19:2Abominations

17:4-5

Materialism Rich/wealth18:3,15,19

Sensuous/luxury18:7,9

Extravagant imports18:11-15

Pride Self-glorification18:7,23

Power17:18

Social acceptance18:3, etc

Pleasure Sins18:4-5

Immorality18:3

Alcohol17:2; 18:3; 14:8

Corrupting influence

Kings/nations/merchants17:2; 18:3,9; 14:8

Deceive by sorcery18:23

What she wore17:4; 18:16

Persecution Blood of the saints17:6; 18:24

Rejoicing18:20; 19:2

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Devil’s allies, their methods, how to deal with them

Sea beast Makes war (persecution) Perseverance 13:10

Earth beast Deceives (false religion) Understanding 13:18

Harlot Seduces (worldliness) Flee 18:4

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Reaction to Babylon’s fall

Kings of the earth Great multitude in heaven

Merchants of the earth 24 elders and 4 living creatures

People in shipping Great multitude

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Silencing of BabylonBabylon Not found any longer

Sound of harpists/musicians/flautists/trumpeters Not heard any longer

Craftsman Not found any longerSound of a mill Not heard any longerLight of a lamp Not shine any longerVoice of bridegroom and bride Not heard any longer

Reason for Babylon’s downfallYour merchants were the great men of the earthAll the nations were deceived by your sorcery

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ClothingJesus Long robe 1:13

Robe dipped in blood 19:13; see Isa 63:1-6Angels White 4:4

Cloud 10:1Linen 15:6; 19:14

Christians Not naked 3:17-18; 16:15Washed robes 7:13-14; 22:14White (overcomers) 3:5; 6:11; 7:9Fine linen/unsoiled 19:8; 3:4

2 women Sun/bride 12:1; 21:2Babylon: gaudy 17:4; 18:16

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Triple fulfillment

In general in Christ

Specific in victory over beast

Ultimate in heaven

Fall of Satan Lk 10:18; 1 John 3:8 20:1-6 20:10

Resurrection Romans 6 20:4-6 1 Cor 15Divine reign Matt 28:18 11:15-17; 19:6,16 1 Cor 15:20-28

New heaven/earth Isa 65-66 21:1 2 Pet 3:13

No mourning Isa 25:8; 30:19; 35:10; 61:1-3 21:4 7:17

Church’s reign 5:10 20:4-6 2 Tim 2:12

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Death and resurrectionDeath implies defeat Isa 26:13-14; Dan 12:2; Rev 11:7-10

Resurrection implies triumph Isa 26:19; Ezek 37; Dan 12:2; Rev 11:11

Rev 20 mentions or implies 2 deaths and 2 resurrectionsFirst death Martyrdom 6:9-11First resurrection Victory of saints 20:4-6Second resurrection Wicked to face God 19:21; 20:11-15Second death Defeat of persecutors 20:14-15

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Importance of deedsChurches 2:5-6,19,22-23; 3:1-2,8,15Babylon and followers 9:20; 16:11; 18:6All 20:12-13; 22:12

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Earth and heaven fled away 20:11 New heaven and new earth 21:1Babylon Isa 13:13 Messianic age Isa 65:17; 66:22

Edom Isa 34:4-5 Victory over the beast Rev 21:1

Babylon? Isa 51:4-6 Heaven 2 Pet 3:13Judah Jer 4:23-26Nineveh Nah 1:1-6Judah Zeph 1:2-4

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Those in the lake of fireCowardly No courage to confront beasts; not “overcomers”UnbelievingAbominable

Murderers Consider martyrs: Antipas, souls under altar, 2 witnesses

Immoral 2:14-15, 20-23; those with BabylonSorcerers 9:21; 18:23Idolaters 9:20All liars 2:2; 3:9; 14:15; 21:27; 22:15

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Liars/deceivers vs. faithful/true

False/liars Faithful/true

So-called apostles 2:2 Jesus Person 19:11; 1:5; 3:7,14; 6:10

So-called Jews 2:9; 3:9 Ways 15:3

Lake of fire 21:8 Judgments 16:7; 19:2

Outside 21:27; 22:15 Words 21:5; 22:6; 19:9

Lead astray/deceive Servants Smyrna 2:10

Jezebel 2:20 Antipas 2:13

Satan 12:9; 20:3,8,10 With Him 17:14

Earth beast 13:14; 19:20 No lie 14:5; Psa 15:4; Zeph 3:13

Babylon 18:23

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New JerusalemAppearance 21:9-14Measurement 15-17Material 18-21Internal features 22-27Provision 22:1-5

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Language of blessing in the prophets (part 1)New heaven and earth Isa 65:17; 66:22New Jerusalem Isa 65:18-19Bride adorned for her husband Isa 61:10Tabernacle of God with men Ezek 37:23,27-28God dwelling with man Jer 24:7; 30:21-22; 31:33; Zech 2:10-11

No death, mourning, pain, tears Isa 25:8; 30:19; 35:10; 51:11; 61:1-3; 65:19-20

Everything becomes new Isa 42:9; 43:18-19; 48:6Water of life Isa 41:17-18; 49:10; 55:1; Joel 3:18Glory of God Isa 60:1-3; Ezek 43:1-5Gates of city Ezek 48:31-34Measuring of the city Ezek 40-42; Zech 2:1-2City foursquare Ezek 48:16-20

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Language of blessing in the prophets (part 2)Walls of jewels Isa 54:11-12God as the only light Isa 24:23; 60:19-20Nations walk in its light Isa 2:3; 60:3-14; Jer 3:17; Zech 8:20-23Gates never close Isa 60:11No night Isa 30:26; 60:19-20; Zech 14:6-7Glory and honor of the nations Isa 45:14; 49:22-23; 60:5,11-14; 61:6Nothing unclean comes into it Isa 35:8-10; 52:1; Ezek 44:9River of life Isa 43:20; Ezek 47:1-12; Zech 14:8Tree of life Ezek 47:12No curse Zech 14:11Throne of God Jer 3:17They shall reign forever Dan 7:18,22,27

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Comparisons between dragon’s woman and God’s womanA city alsoHave children 17:5; 12:177 bowl angel: come here, I will show you 17:1; 21:9And he carried me away in the Spirit 17:3; 21:10Seen in wilderness 17:3; 12:6,14Name on forehead 17:5; 22:4Receives glory and wealth of the nations 18:12-17; 21:24-26Ends with attempted worship of angel 19:10; 22:8

Appears in book before we are introduced to 14:8;16:19; 19:7; 21:2

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Contrasts between dragon’s woman and God’s womanBabylon/JerusalemHarlot/brideSeated on waters/comes down from heaven 17:1; 21:2Clothed with purple/glory of God 17:4; 12:1; 21:11Wilderness/great and high mountain 17:3; 18:2; 21:10Unclean things 18:2; 21:27Names in book of life 17:8; 21:27Exhortation to flee/blessing to enter 18:4; 22:14Source of glory 18:7; 21:11,23Dwelling of demons/God 18:2; 21:3,22Kings destroy/bring glory 17:15-18; 21:24-26

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What was lost in Eden is now restoredNo death 21:4No pain 21:4River 22:1Tree of life 22:2No curse 22:3Presence of God 22:4Expelled from God vs reign forever 22:5Serpent is defeatedEntrance is open 21:24-25Precious metalsUse of garden of Eden in prophets: Isa 35; 51:3; Ezek 36:35

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Fulfillment of “overcomer” promisesTree of life 2:7; 22:2,14Not hurt by second death 2:11; 20:6; 21:7-8New name 2:17; 3:12; 22:4Authority over the nations 2:26; 3:21; 20:4; 21:24-26; 22:5Morning star 2:28; 22:16Clothed in white 3:5; 21:2; 22:14Bok of life 3:5; 21:27Pillar in temple 3:12; 21:9ffNew Jerusalem 3:12; 21:2,10Dine with Him 21:3

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Beatitudes in RevelationRead, hear and heed the prophecy 1:3Those who die in the Lord 14:13Stays awake and keeps his clothes 16:15Those invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb 19:9Has a part in the first resurrection 20:6Heeds the prophecy 22:7Wash their robes (or keep his commandments) 22:14

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Introductory notes sounded in conclusionTo show to His bond-servants 1 6The things which must soon take place 1 6His angel 1 6Testify 2 20Saw 2 8Blessed … heed … words of the prophecy 3 7For the time is near 3 10The seven churches 4 16Grace 4 21Faithful 5 6The Alpha and the Omega 8 13I, John/I, Jesus 9 16Amen 6,7 21 71

Important OT Background1:15 Micah 1:4; 4:13; Malachi 4:3

2:14 Numbers 22-25; 31:8,16

3:7 Isaiah 22:22

4:7 Ezekiel 1,10; Isaiah 6

6:10 Genesis 4:10; Job 16:18

7:1-8 Ezekiel 9:1-7

8:11 Jeremiah 9:15; 23:15

9:1-11 Joel 1-2

10:9-10 Ezekiel 2:8-3:3

11:15 Daniel 7:13-14,18,22,27 72

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Important OT Background Continued12:1-2 Micah 4:9-5:4; Isaiah 9:6-7

14:15 Jeremiah 51:33

14:20 Joel 3:13; Lamentations 1:15

16:16 1 Kings 18

18:11-14 Ezekiel 27

18:21 Jeremiah 51:63-64

19:13 Isaiah 63:1-6

19:17-18 Ezekiel 39:17-20

20:7-9 Ezekiel 38-39

20:11-15 Daniel 7