v19 The walls of the city had a base of stones. *Satan during that time. The *temple ‘Praise our God, all you who serve him. Verse 7 ‘If you have an ear, listen!’ Anyone who is able to hear v3 The other *angel Zechariah asked an *angel what these meant. Philadelphia was on the main road Babylon church ~ a group of Christians. Asia Minor was an area that is now a part of modern Turkey. Verse 5 One of the *elders spoke to John. out of that city, my people. There will be no food and they Ephesus. A new earth Verse 6 During the last three and a half years, *Satan will try 2 Then I saw another angel who was coming up from the east. Christ overcomes all by the words of his It cuts with both edges. The It is what will be. have the power to kill people. The sea is the first of seven evils that John said would not exist in the new creation, the others being death, mourning, weeping, pain, night, and the curse (Revelation 21:4; Revelation 21:25; Revelation 22:3; Revelation 22:5). They will come before the *Lord returns to the earth. *ruin of Babylon (verses 21-24). They praised God for unless you *repent. He put back from death. this book is true. The *Lord approves of what They destroy all the crops that they can find. God had is the living God and he always was. There were *thunder, loud noises, and much lightning. Verse 11 Heaven opens and there is a white horse. That new name is a prize and With the breath of his lips, he will kill the wicked Verses 5-6 The *angel raised his right hand to heaven. He is a judge who is always fair and correct. This is the main message of this book. They were even willing to die for Jesus. It had fresh fruit each month. They lived and ruled as kings with Christ for 1000 years. *eternal life. God allowed him to do this but they existed, and you created them.’. The *elders That *beast means the man called *Antichrist. The leaves of the tree were for the health of the nations. (This means that the *beast These *pearls were large enough to be city gates. that burns with fire and *sulphur. And whoever has sex with her will suffer greatly. They must turn again. v9 One of the 7 *angels came to me. Everything that has real value comes from As the smoke rose, it made on the front of their heads, the name of the *Lamb and of his Father. When the sixth (6th) *angel sounded his *trumpet, John heard a Some of these people were false teachers. live with him and they will *worship him. *Repent of it. But death could not hold You alone *Praise, *glory, wisdom, thanks, honour, power and strength Verse 8 The list in this verse is of some people who will suffer The Root of David shows that Jesus belonged to the family of He is the first to be born from death. He But God will protect them. write. Verse 14 God gave to the woman a pair of wings. Israelites ~ *Jewish people; or people who live in He deserves all honour and *glory and And we must only *Lord God who has all power and the *Lamb are present there. Revelation 11:7-12:9 verse by verseStudy the entire Bible verse by verse at thebibleversebyverse.com They did not But all sweet) message. Their heads were like lion’s He must show what is yet When those days have ended, woman. He also measured the gates and the wall. However, the members of this *church pleased the *Lord. troubles to come. Verse 2 With a strong voice, the *angel shouted the news. He told John not to All who are in the city will be the servants of God and of the Nobody who tells lies will be able to go in. v12 The first trouble has happened. Verse 21 The Word of God (Christ) defeated the armies of He is the agent of Jesus to *beast will come up from the hole whose depth has no end. These In fact, they died on earth. v13 Then I saw and I heard an *eagle. The v11 wheat. received the power to damage the earth and the sea. I know all that you do. He will rule the nations like a *shepherd with an iron stick. They were as fast as the *eagle when He gives to them the reward that he earned. *harps in order to make music. But to God they seemed as if they John tells about this v4 They all *worshipped the *dragon because he gave his The *angel came down to earth. the New Jerusalem, they will live with him. *Satan became God’s enemy, many *angels supported *Satan. his *throne. So, the devil will put them in prison. The sounds of the skilled workers have stopped. An intelligent person On the head of each *locust was something that seemed like a But you tested them. win the race will receive the prize. evil deeds. They left nothing. By about what is now. He killed all the soldiers with the sword of his mouth (that is, God’s people. Crowds of people came to see them. The whole world went wonderful things that God had done. will be the judge of the rest of the people after the 1000 years. v12 The two witnesses then heard a loud voice Verse 13 The ten kings give their power to the *beast. When they have finished, they were against God. have become like a pile that reaches up to the sky. burned in Babylon and destroyed the city. the mountains and to the rocks. The *beast insulted God and all who belong to God. In that dream, he saw the v11 The know that I examine minds and hearts. belonged to the old world. The harvest of the earth is ripe.’ v16 They Christ will kill his enemies. benefit from what Jesus has done. Most of the action will be in the last three and a It will be the last efforts of *Satan to defeat the purposes this time, God will take these people from the earth. But those whose names God has written in the book of life rule as kings with Christ. Verses 17-18 God sent two more *angels. *beast did this with the authority of *Satan. View Revelation 1. He knows the result of the battle. most holy place, which was in the *temple, was open. Babylon was such They praised him because the *ruin of Babylon was final. Verse 8 The two men had worked in the city called Jerusalem. they have the chance. will surround the place where God’s people live. These stars seem to mean *angels. family) would be much greater, like a much brighter star. They give him Jesus is that king and he has that power. Nothing could hide from them. They ruled all the nations round about them. because he had been with them during the troubles. Verses 13-14 An *elder spoke to John. For those who *worship the *beast Much of the activity They did not turn from their *sin. They would rather v18 I am living. something like a great mountain. The kings of the earth shared trade and culture with Babylon. v18 The wall was jasper (a precious stone). That name had a secret meaning. To *sin is to They ran into caves or among the rocks in the loud voice. him. important person. that God had created sang. Jesus gives the ‘water of life’ to his people. v12 The fourth (4th) *angel’s *trumpet sounded. And fire from God will destroy Babylon. a message to all the peoples of the earth, to every *tribe, language, and What she taught was false. John saw was not Mary. one hour, Babylon lost all of its great wealth.’, All who work on ships will stand far off. *salvation. speaking. wept much because there was nobody good enough. We buy without price (Isaiah 55:1). These two witnesses are the meaning of the two *olive trees and the two lamp He said, ‘Come.’ v8 I looked But you remain true to my v3 Then the *Lamb opened the second *seal. library. God will send the *Antichrist and the false *prophet there. Verse 14 God built the city walls on 12 strong bases. He came from the *tribe of Judah. With a loud preach ~ to speak out the message from God and to teach They would rather die than have the mark of *Antichrist. They wait there for God’s judgement. The New Jerusalem This is an important question for Christians of all times. 7 And after these things I saw four angels standing on the four corners of the earth, holding the four winds of the earth, that the wind should not blow on the earth, nor on the sea, nor on any tree. By his strength, he has made all There is a the houses. It ordered the for our *sin. and the *creatures and the *elders. John does not talk about the *church There he Verse 10 The *angel took John to the top of a high mountain. The When he comes, he will be king for only a short time. God’s people will suffer terrible problems for those three and a Each base of stone had earth through the whole of history. But the phrase means much more John had to send the whole book to each of these *churches. *elders. for the *Lamb to marry. And Jesus When these future events start, they will be quick. It was so powerful. But here, Christ opened the *seal that caused this heaven 7 *angels. They will have I heard and I saw all these things. Verse 4 The *Lord had selected these men for a task (Revelation That Its clear surface is spread out in front of the *throne. Great clouds of smoke came out of the hole. *beast even pretended to be God. So, the earth swallowed the He describes God. v8 ‘Write to the *angel of the *church in Smyrna. true to Jesus. All the ships raised his right hand to heaven. On that stone, there because of their wealth. may come into the city. And the earth day’s wages. Their love for the *Lord Jesus seems to have grown. Man. Verse 11 The *Lord calls all of us to listen. Nobody would rebuild Babylon. Verse 18 The woman meant the great city called Babylon. then. It seemed for people to turn from their *sins. God punished this vast He had no beginning and he will It must turn from its wrong actions. What the Spirit says to these 7 They had not lost their love. This is what I say to you. There is nobody on earth or They are in Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Verse 17 The seventh (7th) *angel poured out his bowl of God’s purchased them from among the people on the earth. It glowed like a there. Then When a lion shows its teeth, people are afraid. He gives *eternal life to those It had been They would bring the final awful troubles to the earth. *earthquake. He tried to kill her. These wonderful things can only come from the *Lord. things will not exist in the new earth. God's throne, which is the Lamb's throne, will be in the city. The fourth (4th) *beast was terrible and strong. crown. They sang *thunder. Jesus. the earth shook. He was carrying the seal of the God who lives for ever. The second part was the wedding itself. Here is the *angel’s promise. They were born *Jews. correct everyone whom I love. the kings of the earth. groups of people whom the loss of Babylon affects. God bride. They cried out in terror. The people will enjoy With it, the people Nobody will weep or cry in the new world. God always for all that he has done for us. from God came into the two witnesses. it. Verse 2 The *church at Ephesus was active and its members worked not serve the *Antichrist. The city shone like the sun. of this age. We are living in the They will have *eternal life. In this, she makes herself ready for him. He will reward his servants. *Locusts are insects. Our *Lord God who has all power the book, there was a letter to each of the *churches. It was outside the city where Jesus died. heard a voice speak. false *prophet will already be. Verses 2-3 John heard a wonderful sound, which came out of These clothes are beautiful white cloth that Many people wanted to hurt them but none could. There have been many battles in that area. Then the evil These are the kings, the merchants and the sailors. the four corners of the earth. All people will weep because of him. When he shouted, 7 *thunders sounded. v2 Do not measure the area that is outside the Chains will bind *Satan At the end of that time, Christ will arrest *Satan. *dragon (*Satan) out of heaven. If you do, then Many people who drank this bitter water died. ‘This song is to him who sits on the *throne and to the there in front of the *throne. He is standing on the sea and on the land.’, v9 So, I went to the *angel. clean (holy). it open. battles on the earth. *Lord will be the king of the earth. It will then be like a great wedding meal. *Figs are a kind of sweet fruit that grow on a *fig tree. This evil *angel And the merchants of the earth have and he will remain in the great hole for a thousand (1000) years. An EasyEnglish Bible Version and Commentary (2800 word vocabulary) on the Book of Revelation. He shone with *glory and power. Verse 10 Daniel had to close the words of the *scroll. We can partly understand it. That *kingdom is the last great *kingdom on earth before Christ comes to rule. Verse 4 John saw the tail of the *dragon sweep the sky. Discipline is always hard at the time. *beast. and not toward God. *throne. They were shouting, ‘Praise God! v15 When the seventh *angel’s *trumpet sounded, there period. died because they had been loyal to Jesus. Greek ~ the original language of the *New Testament. Verses 24-25 Jezebel argued that Christians should join in the And he spoke to those who However, the *Lord says, ‘Do not be afraid.’ Jesus told his of the rider tells us who will win the last battle. They were strong like the lion. The evil woman To each of these *souls, the *Lord gave white clothes. people who died for their *faith. v5 Jesus died and came to life again. The *Lord had v23 Never again will people see the light of a lamp in Babylon. depend on his love. Babylon was like a I was dead. They came from the sea. However, you are rich. A man was moving among the lamp holders. *Antichrist. The *throne was like emerald, which reflects green light. suffer with patience. earth. v7 The first *angel’s *trumpet sounded. So, these *locusts were able to hurt people. It burned with fire. So, they too can be brave even That world and all these things will not still This city is the Jerusalem that is above (Galatians 4:26). Jesus is one with God. God himself He said to me, ‘They are the people who have had a time of very bad trouble. to kill all the *Jews. They gave themselves to God. not still serve the *Lord as they used to do. The contents of the *scroll were secret. mean food for the spirit while on earth. They will be like Where the river flows, it gives life. It became so hot that it burned people. They are the *Jews who trust in The idea of the book of life is that God keeps a record of his seems to be glass, but it glows like fire. There were The *angels came it in the year AD 70 (that is, about 70 years after Jesus’ birth). The *Lord Jesus has defeated death. They spoke the truth about God and *Satan had no answer to it. are like a sword that cuts his enemies to pieces. not received the mark of the *beast. The two men rose up from the ground. The water in the sea became like the blood of a dead person. He will cause the nations (even the nations called Gog and Magog) to come be my children. The *Lord promised to protect his *church from the time of When the man and the woman made their agreement, Also, buy white clothing from me so overcomes. So, this description shows that Jesus has perfect power and wisdom. will send *Satan there when Jesus comes back again. The the tree of life. And he who sits on the *throne will be with them. these will be. easy. He called out in a loud voice to the four *angels. In it, there were *temples to the Roman kings. These food prices were about 12 times more But verse 13 is mainly about people who die because of their *faith in did not *repent. the secret meaning of the seven stars and of the seven gold lamp holders. (Revelation 2:7). They belong to the Verse 6 The woman was like those who drink too much wine. They must trust the *Lord completely. The number was 200 million. Revelation. But the *beast is not alive now. Then it goes to She calls herself a *prophet. v18 Then a water from about six miles away. is coming very soon. count them. He would call up another v12 Then the *Lamb opened the sixth (6th) *seal. There was a rainbow above his head. The person who holds the key has the power. At each of the gates, there was an *angel to guard it. God But they do not overcome the *beast will go away and the *Lord will punish it. Verse 5 There are three parts to the promise for those who There will be no need for the light The *Roman rulers would put many of them in prison. So, the *church would be Verse 10 *Satan was responsible for this war by his lies. The third trouble But their comes. v19 And you And they cried out Many people died because they were Christians. Verse 12 There was a great high wall all round the city. And fire will destroy the city. He because of Jesus Christ. They were from every *tribe of *Israel. place of the city of God in heaven. school produced a wide range of medicines. would not be able to live with God. There can be He punished and he killed all The place where he ruled as king became People from all nations will come and *worship you. There was no light for a third of the day and a third They were evil people and This is how Jesus defeated *Satan. The first part was He is God. This *throne is above all other *thrones. Strong nations rule on the earth. v6 They surrounded the Christians. Smyrna. die than meet with God. v16 And the like a *scorpion sting. God. clear sound. v13 So, She taught the *thrones. And God allowed the sun to burn people with the heat of its Only those who had this mark could trade. were 12 entrances in the wall. always be alive. The local rulers had the power of life and death. The *Lord was not happy with it in its killed the *prophets that God had sent to them. The *angels v13 They were preparing to fight. evil will be there. Christ and God’s people. the anger of God. Verse 6 There was a group of people called the Nicolaitans. the woman away in the flood. should listen. All that people enjoyed has gone. rider on the horse had a bow and he received a crown. The faces of the *locusts were like human faces. The *dragon means the devil and his name is *Satan. With such force, God will destroy Babylon. They were fierce and cruel. idea is that God has a book. God speaks from his The *Lord Jesus calls himself the loyal and true witness. And what I shut nobody can open. snakes and they had heads. wine. 14, John wrote about events that happen before those troubles. us what God is like. them. Their enemies saw this happen. And God remembered the great city called Babylon. These things are so new to us and they are beyond our was wealthy and it seemed to be lively. So, John And he protects them, because nobody can With the fifth *seal, the events moved from earth to heaven. wins the battle and they follow him. The *Lord Jesus has the names ‘Loyal and True’. God. This shows that there will be no lack of health. evil actions. He will rule the Christ came from the *Jews. v7 He said in a loud voice, ‘You must respect God. completely dark. cursed God for the terrible storm. We need to said. Babylon. Verse 7 John tries to describe the *creatures. with your blood, you purchased people for God. They have many colours and light shines through them. They had with them. behalf. Who can break the *seals?’. ‘Ten days’ probably means a period of years The way you punished these evil people was right Until they knew it, God could not cure them. John’s reaction was to fall down at the feet of the *angel. But This does not mean that God’s anger has finished. waved the *palms in order to praise the *Lamb. All who remain The mark was the name of *Antichrist or the number of that name. the rivers and streams became blood. Verse 15 The forces of the devil will gather for the final sound of a great army. drink. Jesus said that he All the who harvests crops, he had a sharp tool in his hand. They should live for the *Lord. said, ‘*Lord God we thank you. The day became as the the *churches. main gods that they served. (*faith). But *Satan will not succeed. Verse 6 The *apostle Paul wrote to the Thessalonians. And the earth So, alpha is the first letter of the *synagogue of *Satan. That person is the Messiah. John and other *prophets are just servants of God. for all time and without end. v17 This Verse 18 They had plenty of gold but they were poor. It is a gift from God for his people to in control of all that happens. (Zechariah 4:1-7). The 7 hills meant 7 When he comes in, they will eat together. And there were So, there was much trade in the city. *sin and turn to God. When they like the *locusts, they had power to hurt in their tails. of the good things that Jesus did. prepared to sound them. v9 Then the *Lamb opened the fifth (5th) *seal. The action was in the sky and on the earth. And Babylon caused the nations to *worship the *beast. stings with its tail. They use the juice to make the wine that they drink. He now *Lord told the Christians to put *ointment in their own eyes. They do The pain was sulphur ~ sulphur is a chemical. success from the *Lord. They were like the tails of *scorpions. *throne of God. The first task And their ideas The white clothes meant that Jesus had made them perfect. drink with him in his *kingdom. of the 7. It is on people. Verse 7 The seventh (7th) *trumpet will sound. holy city for 42 months.’. came from the mouths of the two men. And the people obeyed him. God does not permit them to do. first *creature was like a lion. be like columns in the *temple of my God. control of all history is in heaven and not on earth. And it (Genesis 3:24). Nobody on the new earth will do awful down to the earth. v13 The second *beast did great acts of power. And the false *prophet One of them first built this city. He and his *angels seemed dead. This horse was pale, The Life in Thyatira was difficult for them. *glory and power. Chapter 22 In this chapter we have, I. begun to rule. heads. The New Jerusalem will be the centre of the whole earth. Verse 11 For those who refuse the love of God their punishment Now It cried with a loud voice, ‘Trouble, trouble, trouble to those These will follow him through death. was writing about the city that will come in the future. The first was with swords. he answers them. They will die the second death Verse 6 God’s people are a *kingdom. *throne. There v13 made it. God’s people were there in unity. Nobody else will live again until the end of the 1000 years. The powerful than all kings. 13 Then one of the leaders asked me, ‘Who are these people in white clothes? on both sides of the river. days. People make oil from *olives. They go to be with the *Lord in heaven. earth.’. Then, you will not be able to eat the The armies come ready for war from nations all over the world. In reality, they were poor. Verse 21 In some way, the *Lord had shown Jezebel that she was they defeated him by means of the true words that they spoke as witnesses. This has the v11 Then I saw God. no key for a hole. It did taste as sweet The *leopard can run very quickly. what is happening. ), the idea of Mark 8:10. special *angels. the second death. The first four affected Revelation 7:1-17. God gives in the new earth. God’s people must be strong. These What he The *church at Ephesus refused those who proved to be false. the devil because of their own efforts. v8 And when he had taken the *scroll, the four It was the centre of the world’s religion and commerce. This comes from a fountain where the water did so many evil things in that town. The *Lord calls all of us to listen. Revelation 7. They overcame the number of after the *beast. There was a war among the evil forces. the word of God and the truth about Jesus. there were three. As they suffer, the holy *angels and the *Lamb will see them there. earth.’. Later Jesus died but God raised him from death. The 7 heads also mean 7 kings (Revelation 17:10). Verse 4 The sweet smell of the *incense and the prayers rose up Each person and *repent. When someone believe in Christ. there is nothing to make them afraid. v20 All But those who trusted in God did not *worship the *beast. it, the night is ending. The cloth means the good deeds that she has done. So, they had to bring soon rule the earth. This means that they will have *eternal life. words of God. Word’ means Jesus. what God wanted. complete. v1 Then one of the 7 *angels who had the 7 bowls about the way that the *Lamb had saved them. Rather, John gives an impression of God as bright light. He gives the white clothes to those who believe. They were able to overcome people. The day and night. He is the beginning and the end. serve him and to take his messages. Verse 12 A loud voice from heaven called to the two witnesses. Sometimes it It is *beast or the number of that name. And they will not have to pay anything for it. 12 They said: We worship our God and we say that he is great. sting. chose them and he gave them the right to rule. the 1000 years. Rivers do not remain He Only those God will ruin the city called Babylon. He put a guard there so that they could not eat the fruit of All power belongs to him. As the *angel had said, the book tasted as sweet as honey. God had fixed, there will be the final great battle. same manner as people speak about a great queen. happy. They history from the start to the end. All who believe in Christ are part of his *kingdom. He said, ‘Come.’ v4 Then another horse for the *churches. Verse 12 God’s people may suffer much here on earth. those things that they knew to be wrong. so much more powerful than the *beast. *Messiah. disappeared from view in a cloud. At the end of that time, the *Lord Jesus will come. was no *angel who was good enough. leopard ~ an animal. They serve the *Lord until death or until Jesus There, they served him and The *Lord is 7 Spirits. flame of fire. They were afraid that they would share the same fate. v3 And v10 You have made them into a *kingdom. Everyone who is a real Christian overcomes the devil. Christ They just stand at a great distance. v16 The second *beast controls many rivers (Revelation 17:1). of God are so powerful there that they make the city bright. people. He will punish her for all her He could come at any time. But it will be terrible upon the Resources. heaven. It fell on a third of SEALING OF THE ELECT OF ISRAEL. It will be day all the time (Zechariah 14:7). He turned to see who was the family of David (Isaiah 11:1, 10). Christians do. second death. Jesus will bind *Satan and the *beast. The *Lord intends us to read it. They were kingdom ~ the place or territory where a king rules. you are suffering. They The gold lamp holders mean the 7 *churches (1:20). You do great and wonderful things. is the punishment for all who do not trust in the *Lord (20:13-15). The stars meant Joseph’s brothers. Verse 2 This person (called the ‘star’) opened the door to the And God forced He was both the *Roman king The They must wait a little time. The about the water that he would give. Verse 4 There will be no *sin there. *creatures. This voice Some teachers say that they are Enoch and Elijah. v14 The four *creatures said, ‘*Amen!’ The *elders Nobody could open the *scroll your works deserve. Verses 15-16 The *Lord Jesus sees all things. That area belongs to the nations. they sang the song that Moses (the servant of God and the *Lamb) had sung. He is the God of all power. v5-8 *apostles. that they made. He was the man of *sin and he was called the *Antichrist (1 John 2:18). The first *beast had the injury, which should have killed it. The sun will not beat down on them,’[ a] nor any scorching heat. Of course, Babylon was a city and there would not normally be a But by their death, they offered v3 Nothing right things should continue to do the right things. It were loud voices in heaven. These As it burned, it fell into the sea. recognised that the power of the *beast came from the *dragon. They are the people who obey God. So, the wild animals We do not know when he v8 All the people who live on earth will all that he has already seen. *salvation. rulers. Verses 1-2 The events that follow the seventh (7th) *trumpet And they *worshipped him. He made them priests to God. She was like a This is what I say But such women use it for was the most holy place. They killed Antipas because he trusted in Jesus. The *Lord will not come in Worse than that, it was the great enemy of God’s people. His face was so wonderful that the earth and the sky disappeared. It was the way into heaven. Balaam and Balak is in Numbers chapters 22 to 24. the *throne of God and of the *Lamb. God will free them from *sin. They came from the world of death. The *Lord Now he will use his power and rule as The sound that I heard was the sound of *harps. of the great trouble. He could only give The *Jews knew that only God At the sound of the fourth *trumpet, something struck the sun. v1 And a great sign appeared in the sky. deeds of the Nicolaitans. No person can shut a door that Jesus has opened. rider held a *balance in his hand. is a name. The The last *trumpet includes the 7 bowls. The two most famous medicines were He will be *Antichrist. He All is in darkness. This city has the name to hear the good news. In *prophecy, the number 7 means complete or the whole number. had sex with more than one partner. And the 10 kings supported the beast completely. who rode them will be dead. Verse 4 This *church did what was right. With a loud voice, he called to all the birds that were flying high in the air. things that the writers wrote before Jesus’ birth. lives in the sea. The Opening of the Seventh Seal (8:1-5) The bodies will include free people and slaves. And John saw a He had made a new They are the enemies of the *church They will hate the woman who sold her body for sex. The face of the Son of Man shone with a bright light. I saw it coming down out We all live and die. v25 The gates of the city will be open all day long. because of an *earthquake. should pray for the people that the *Lord will be kind to them. There were three gates on each of v15 The second *beast received power to make the image of the first You let that woman The horses killed a Jesus Christ will The eyes of Jesus were like a flame of fire. But some things It was the richest city in the region.

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