The Book of Revelation

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1 The Book of Revelation A study using 18 questions per chapter The purpose of this study is to find out What the Bible says. THE WORD FOR THE WORLD STUDIES IN THE NEW TESTAMENT by Bill DeLaughter

2 Bill DeLaughter P.O. Box 193 Crown Point, In U.S.A. Phone - (219) Bill desires that this study be made available to everyone to be used for their further understanding of What The Bible Says. This study may be photo copied for single church use and/or translated into any language where it can be used with permission from the author. INSTRUCTIONS or suggestions as to how to conduct this study. I can only suggest how this study was originally conducted and it was very successful. First of all, we tried to arrange a very informal atmosphere with the folks sitting in a loose circle. We would begin the session by having tea, or cokes and an informal time of fellowship. Then we would have a prayer time with everyone suggesting names of those for whom we should pray. It was also mentioned each session that we expected that each individual have at least one person for whom they would agree to pray for in regards to that person s salvation. To actually begin the study the entire chapter would be read aloud with each one willing to read, taking the number of verses and dividing it by the number of people present and each one reading a portion. Then the first one on the left (a habit of mine) would begin by reading the first question and giving their answer. The verse where their answer was found must also be given. Then the leader asks if everybody agrees. Let discussion carry on as necessary but not too long. Then go to the next question and the next person until all of the fifteen questions are answered. For the discussion questions (numbers ) each person present should give their answer once again going from the first one on the left and so on. Answer one question at a time, with each person present giving their reasons for their answer to each question. Discussion can be long or short depending on how the group feels. Do not carry the class session on too long. Encourage each one to prepare his answers BEFORE the session begins if at all possible only because they will get more out of the discussion if they have thought about it.

3 REVELATION - CHAPTER 1 1. Whose revelation is this?. Verse 2. To whom is this book written?. Verse 3. To what does John testify?. Verse 4. Who stood among the seven golden lampstands? Describe him. 5. What are the seven stars in his hand and the seven golden lampstands? 6. John wrote about things that were going to happen. 7. Jesus Christ is called the ruler of the kings of the earth. 8. John was on the Island of Crete when he was given this vision. 9. Jesus now has the keys of death and Hades. 10. Some events were to take place then and some later. 11. Is Jesus Christ eternal? 12. Is the "Lord God" the same as "The Almighty"? 13. Was John a victim of religious persecution? 14. Was John afraid when he saw the Son of man? 15. Did John see God? 2

4 REVELATION - CHAPTER 2 1. What was held against the church in Ephesus? 2. How long will the Church in Smyrna suffer persecution? 3. Where does Satan have his throne?. Verse 4. Which Church tolerated "that woman Jezebel"? 5. How many different names are given to Jesus Christ in this chapter? And what are they? (descriptions for this purpose will count as names) Verses 6. There are different rewards promised to each Church that overcomes. 7. Some claim to be Jesus but are not. 8. Eating food sacrificed to idols is a sin. 9. Repentance is still available to all. 10. Each individual will receive payment according to his deeds. 11. Does Jesus praise each Church? 12. Should we hate the practice of the Nicolaitans? 13. Is it wise to know Satan's so called dark secrets? 14. Will Jesus give authority to others just as God gave authority to him? 15. Will Christians some day eat of the "Tree of Life? 17. What is they key verse? 3

5 REVELATION - CHAPTER 3 1. What was the reputation that the church at Sardis had? 2. What claim did those make who are actually of the synagogue of Satan? 3. What new names are to be written on those who overcome? 4. To whom does the following description refer? "Him who holds the seven spirits of God - Him who is holy and true - Him who holds the key of David - The Amen -the faithful and true witness - the ruler of God's creation."? Verse 5. Who does the Lord rebuke and discipline? 6. Those who overcome will be dressed in white, will walk with Jesus, and have their names forever in the book of life. 7. Those in Philadelphia who kept Jesus' command to endure patiently will be kept from the hour of trial. 8. There are three verses in this chapter that refer to the 2nd. coming of Jesus. 9. It is possible to have ears yet not hear. 10. Some who think they are rich are actually wretched, pitiful, poor, blind and naked. 11. Is the term "I know your deeds" said to the 3 churches of this chapter? 12. Is it possible for a name to be erased out of the Book of Life? 13. Will there be an hour of trial to test the whole world? 14. Does Jesus say he is coming soon? 15. Is the idea of choice and freewill in this chapter? 4

6 REVELATION - CHAPTER 4 1. What does the scene of the vision shift to now? 2. What did the voice sound like that John first heard? 3. What encircled the throne?. Verse 4. When did the 24 elders worship the one sitting on the throne? 5. By whose will were all things created?. Verse 6. This chapter does not tell us who is sitting on the throne. 7. There are 26 thrones in this part of the vision. 8. There was a sea of glass before the throne. 9. Each of the 4 "living creatures" had 6 wings and many eyes. 10. The one sitting on the throne lives forever and ever. 11. Was John going to be shown future events? 12. Is it your impression that John is trying to describe the Divine Glory? 13. Does this throne in heaven remind you in any way of something that happened on Mt. Sinai? 14. Were any 2 of the 4 "living creatures" alike? 15. Is it your impression that worship is the main function of the 24 elders? 5

7 REVELATION - CHAPTER 5 1. Why did John weep in this chapter? 2. What are the seven horns and the seven eyes? 3. When the 24 elders fell down before the Lamb, what did they have and what did they stand for? 4. Who is the Lamb that was slain?. Verse 5. How many angels joined in the new song?. Verse 6. The Lion of the tribe of Judah is the slain lamb. 7. Him who sat on the throne is NOT Jesus. 8. People from every tribe, and language, and people, and nation will make up Christ's kingdom. 9. The four creatures did not sing, they only said, "Amen". 10. Every creature in the earth sang as John listened. 11. Is the number "7" used 7 times in this chapter? 12. Does the "Root of David" mean Christ? 13. Did the elders worship Christ as well as the one who sat on the throne? 14. Are there many angels in this vision? 15. Will there be loud singing in heaven? 6

8 REVELATION - CHAPTER 6 1. What did the first of the four living creatures show John? 2. What color was the second horse and what power was given to him? 3. Who were given white robes and told to wait a little longer? 4. What fell to the earth like late figs dropping? 5. What one thing will all mankind have in common when the 6th seal is opened? 6. The 4 living creatures said "Come" when the 1st four seals were opened. 7. Only 6 seals were opened in this chapter. 8. Death and Hades were given power to kill by sword, famine, plague, and wild animals. 9. The blood of those killed because of the Word of God will be avenged. 10. The earth was greatly disturbed when the 6th seal was opened. 11. Were the words "a quart of wheat for a day's wages" spoken by one of the four living creatures? 12. Was the 4th horse called "Death"? 13. Were others to be killed because of the Word of God? 14. Did something happen to the sky as well as the earth? 15. Will the Lamb bring wrath to the earth's inhabitants? 7

9 REVELATION - CHAPTER 7 1. Why were the 4 angels standing at the 4 corners of the earth? 2. How many will be sealed from the tribe of Joseph?. Verse 3. How many were standing before the throne, how were they dressed, and what did they have in their hands? 4. Who were these people in front of the throne? 5. Who is the shepherd of these people?. Verse 6. The 4 angels would be responsible for harming the land, sea, and the trees. 7. All 12 tribes are to have 12,000 sealed. 8. Verses 1-8 take place on earth while verses 9-17 occur in heaven. 9. The great tribulation was passed when the events of this vision occurred. 10. The 12 tribes listed are the 12 tribes of the nation of Israel. (See Numbers chapter 1). 11. Is the seal going to be put on the forehead of the servants of God? 12. Did John see this seal put on these people? 13. Are only 144,000 people going to be saved? 14. Is the angel's song in this chapter similar to the one recorded in Revelation 5:12? 15. Were all these countless millions once sinners? 18 What did you learn from this chapter? 8

10 REVELATION - CHAPTER 8 1. What happened in heaven immediately after the 7th seal was opened? 2. What was given to the angel with the golden censer? 3. What part of the earth is to be affected when the first trumpet is sounded? 4. What caused a third of all ships to be destroyed? 5. What affect did the star named "Wormwood" have? 6. The seven angels are named in Scripture. 7. The thunder, rumblings, flashing of lightning and the earthquake all took place in heaven. 8. Only one third of earth's trees were burned up. 9. Many people died when the waters turned bitter. 10. A third of the day was darkness. 11. Is there always a calm before the storm? 12. Are 4 trumpets sounded in quick succession? 13 Do these trumpets portray complete destruction? 14. Is there a slight break in the vision after the fourth trumpet? 15. Is the number "3" repeated again and again in this chapter? 9

11 REVELATION - CHAPTERS 9 AND What happened when the sky was opened? 2. Who was the leader of the locusts?. Verse 3. How many soldiers were gathered on the other side of the Euphrates? 4. How did the horses inflict injury?. Verse 5. Who said "There will be no more delay"? 6. Those who had God's seal on them were not to be hurt. 7. The locusts were actually horses. 8. Those survivors of the plagues repented. 9. John recorded the things that the seven thunders spoke. 10. The little scroll was bitter to the taste when John ate it. 11. Were those seeking death able to find it? 12. Did the locusts wear crowns of gold? 13. Was a third of mankind killed by the plagues of fire, smoke, and sulfur? 14. Did men stop their worship of idols? 15. Was the little scroll open? 10

12 REVELATION - CHAPTER What were the two witnesses called? 2. What power were these two witnesses to have? 3. In what city will the bodies of the two witnesses lie? 4. How many people died in the earthquake?. Verse 5. What was seen in God's temple in heaven? 6. John measured the temple of God in this chapter. 7. The two witnesses will finish their testimony. 8. Sending gifts to each other will be the way in which Christians will celebrate the raising of the two witnesses. 9. Terrified survivors gave glory to God. 10. The seventh trumpet revealed the events of the very end of time. 11. Is it revealed how those must die who would harm the two witnesses? 12. Were the two witnesses Christians? 13. Will their enemies see the two witnesses go up to heaven? 14. Did the seventh trumpet introduce the anticipated kingdom of Christ? 15. Is the very end of time described in this chapter? 11

13 REVELATION - CHAPTER What was the first great and wondrous sign in this chapter? 2. Why did the dragon stand in front of the woman? 3. Who is the enormous red dragon?. Verse 4. How did the brothers overcome Satan? 5. How did the earth assist the woman? 6. Christ and his angels fought against Satan and his angels. 7. The woman gave birth to a male child. 8. Satan was hurled to the earth. 9. The woman was safe in the desert. 10. The other offspring of the woman were attacked by the dragon also. 11. Is the ascension of Jesus referred to in this chapter? 12. Is Michael stronger than Satan? 13. Is Satan called the accuser in this chapter? 14. Was the devil filled with fury? 15. Is 1260 days the same as "a time, times, and half a time? 12

14 REVELATION - CHAPTER What did the dragon give to the beast? 2. How long was the beast to exercise his authority? 3. Who will worship the beast?. Verse 4. Who performed great and miraculous signs? 5. What is the mark of the beast?. Verse 6. Both beasts came out of the sea. 7. The first beast would conquer the saints. 8. Those whose names were written in the Lamb's Book of life will also worship the beast. 9. Patient endurance and faithfulness is called for in the saints at this time. 10. The image of the beast could speak. 11. Will men worship the dragon, the first beast, and the second beast? 12. Has the number 42 been used before this chapter? 13. Did the beast blaspheme those who live in heaven? 14. Will the second beast deceive anyone? 15. Is the mark of the beast a man's number? 13

15 REVELATION - CHAPTER Where was the Lamb standing when John saw him? 2. What task was given to the angel who said, "Fear God and give him glory"? 3. What will happen to anyone who has the mark of the beast? 4. What was the one sitting on a cloud commanded to do? 5. Where was the winepress of God's wrath? 6. The seal on the forehead mentioned in Chapter 7:3 is described in this chapter. 7. Only 144,000 could learn the new song. 8. An angel will announce the fall of Babylon the Great. 9. The ones with the mark of the beast will be punished by being banished from God's presence. 10. The wine from the winepress was as high as the horses' bridles. 11. Did a loud peal of thunder sound like harps to John? 12. Will only virgins go to heaven? 13. Is this chapter a glimpse of the Great Judgment? 14. Has John mentioned Babylon the Great before? 15. Are those who obey God's commandments and remain faithful to Jesus, called "saints"? 14

16 REVELATION - CHAPTERS 15 AND Why does John call these seven plagues the LAST plagues? 2. When the first bowl was poured out, who broke out in ugly sores? 3. Men refused to repent after two bowls were poured out, which ones were they? 4. What came out of the mouths of the dragon, beast, and false prophet? 5. Who was given the cup filled with the fury of God's wrath? 6. Those who sang of their own victory over the beast, sang Moses' song and the song of the Lamb. 7. When the second angel poured out his bowl, every living thing in the sea died. 8. Demons have the power to perform miraculous signs. 9. Armageddon is the Greek name for the place of the last great battle. 10. When the 7th plague was poured out, men DID repent. 11. Will God give a harp to his saints? 12. Were any of the saints harmed as the bowls of wrath were poured out? 13. Can you identify an "unholy trinity" in 15/16? 14. Was the great River Euphrates a hindrance to the Kings of the East? 15. Is the Battle of Armageddon described in these chapters? 15

17 REVELATION - CHAPTER Where was the Great prostitute when John saw her? 2. What did she hold in her hand and what was in it? 3. What does the angel say are the 7 heads upon which the woman sits? 4. What is the one purpose of the 10 kings who have not yet received a kingdom? 5. What are the waters that John saw? 6. Everybody on earth is drunk in this chapter. 7. The beast is in the Abyss. 8. The beast is also an 8th king who is to come. 9. The kings and the beast will make war against the Lamb. 10. The great prostitute both sat on the beast and was eaten by the beast. 11. Did the great prostitute have a name on her forehead? 12. Did the angel explain who the beast and the woman were? 13. Does it require wisdom to understand the angel's explanation? 14. Will the Lamb overcome these who make war against him? 15. Is the woman a great city? 18 What did you learn from this chapter? 16

18 REVELATION - CHAPTER What illuminated the earth?. Verse 2. What commands were given to God's people by the voice from heaven? 3. How long will it take for Babylon to fall? 4. Why will merchants of the earth weep and mourn? 5. Why were the saints, apostles, and prophets to rejoice? 6. Babylon the Great brought her trouble on herself. 7. Babylon the Great will be destroyed by fire. 8. All of this great City's riches and splendor will be gone but will return. 9. A millstone it too heavy even for an angel. 10. All nations were led astray by magic. 11. Are God's people to share in Babylon's punishment? 12. Is it God who judges Babylon the Great? 13. Does the chapter indicate what goods were traded in this great city? 14. Is the destruction of this city to be complete and final? 15. Was this city guilty of killing both prophets and saints? 17

19 REVELATION - CHAPTER When the great multitude shouted, what did it say belonged to God? 2. Who cried, "Amen, Hallelujah"? 3. What did John say had come in this chapter? 4. What two great feasts are mentioned in this chapter? 5. What names are mentioned that refer to Christ in this chapter? 6. The Great Prostitute smokes forever and forever. 7. The Lamb is preparing to get married. 8. John again tries to worship an angel. 9. Jesus Christ is King of Kings and Lord of Lords. 10. The Dragon, the Beast, and the False Prophet were thrown alive into the lake of burning sulphur. 11. Is the vengeance of God shown in this chapter? 12. Do the "true Words of God" deal with a wedding invitation? 13. Does Christ ride a white horse that is called Faithful and True? 14. Is the final battle pictured in this chapter? 15. Were the kings of the earth thrown into the fiery lake? 18

20 REVELATION - CHAPTER Where did the angel come from and what did he do? 2. Why was Satan thrown into the Abyss? 3. What is called the First Resurrection? 4. What will be the final end of the devil? 5. What will happen before the great white throne? 6. Those who were given authority to judge sat on 12 thrones. 7. There are two resurrections. 8. We finally see the great battle of Armageddon here. 9. Earth and sky fled away from the one on the throne. 10. Each person will be given another chance after he dies. 11. If Revelation says a thousand years, is it really a thousand years? 12. Did all who had part in the first resurrection die by being beheaded? 13. Is the Camp of God's people in the city he loves? 14. Were all of the following thrown into the lake of fire: Satan, the beast, the False Prophet, death, hades, and all whose names were not in the book of Life? 15. Will every person be judged according to what he had done? 19

21 REVELATION - CHAPTER Why was there a new heaven and a new earth? 2. What things are called - "the old order of things"? 3. What is the Holy City, Jerusalem, called in this chapter? 4. Whose names were written on the 12 gates, and on the 12 foundations? 5. Why was there no temple in the city? 6. The cowardly, the liar, and murderer are all grouped as a part of the lost. 7. The Holy City came down from heaven. 8. The New Jerusalem is a very small city. 9. Each gate of this city was made up of 12 pearls. 10. The Lamb is a lamp to hold the light of the glory of god. 11. Will God finally dwell with men? 12. Will the unbelievers be thrown into the lake of fire? 13. Is the New Jerusalem a perfect cube? 14. Will the sun shine all of the time in this city? 15. Are the gates to be closed only at night? 20

22 REVELATION - CHAPTER What things are restored in this chapter that were lost in Genesis? 2. When were the events of this book to take place? 3. What was John prohibited from doing that he had been prohibited before? 4. By what measure will each person be rewarded? 5. Who gives the invitation to come?. Verse 6. The Tree of Life is on both sides of the river of the water of life. 7. Those who serve God will also reign with him. 8. John is called a brother to the prophets. 9. There are 12 names given to Christ in this chapter. 10. There are dogs outside the Holy City. 11. Do God and the Lamb share a throne? 12. Is Jesus coming again soon? 13. Are these words to be sealed up? 14. Is the angel who spoke to John called Jesus? 15. Can anyone who wants to, come to Christ for Eternal Life? 21