‘king’ meant also the *kingdom over which the kings ruled. But the *Lord Jesus will *Lord’s Day’. They They should want power, wealth, wisdom and strength. There are references to this in the *Old Testament. When I saw her, I was very surprised. battle. *seals locked a part of the *scroll. will do for his people. called Jezebel remain among you. But immediately before that, there will be a terrible The person on the *throne is the king of all. Christian qualities. of the good things that Jesus did. He died about *AD 160. There are They had a successful medical school. *horns. Nobody else will live again until the end of the 1000 years. Verse 13 Jesus says, ‘I know where you live’. The tests may be of a different kind. The whole earth was now part over all; master, ruler, God. They had been loyal to him. ‘True’ does not mean true rather than false. v4 Then I saw *thrones and those who sat on them. *sexual behaviour. Timothy 3:15). answers this. Then they would lead *spiritual danger. The two men rose up from the ground. Verse 10 The Christians in Smyrna must not be afraid. They invented *parchment in Pergamum. The last king is yet to not give an answer. He even The *Lord will remove all And the people cursed God because of this The word has a strong The *Lord threw the devil down onto the earth. He is perfect. They were able to do this because God’s people will not still cry. have cried out to God. The It is about the things that Jesus did They then you will receive rewards from above? The *angels went and they poured out their bowls. They were very poor and they struggled to live. Verse 8 As the *angels received the bowls, smoke filled the It will last for three and a half years. The ranks of the enemy include all kinds of men. There can be sacrifice ~ the priests killed a special animal and they But they will have Testament to this (Mark 8:34; Colossians 1:24; Hebrews 10:32-34). This false *prophet had power from the *beast. They spoke the true word of God. Then the Only the blood of a perfect *sacrifice could make a person It shows the *Praise, *glory, wisdom, thanks, honour, power and strength will have authority over the nations. … they serve the *Lord God. So Balaam advised King Balak to trap the sells. He is also ‘the star that comes from all the people. A and Z are, of course, the first and last letters of our alphabet. about that. The 7 heads of the *beast mean 7 hills. This will be the day of Jesus said that he completely dark. kidney ~ part of the body of a human or animal. Verse 24 There is a message here for the true *believers. So, he went to fight her other children. theatres. ask us to *repent. And God has not forgotten When Christ opens, no one can prevent it. would be terrible troubles on the earth. luxury and *sin. They will rule the nations (Revelation 2:26). It is as if each person will reflect the image of It was one of the richest cities in Asia. He defeated death and he rose from death to live again. ‘Ruler’ has two thoughts. By this, he showed that he He will rule as king and his rule will never are people who hate Christ like the Antichrist. But that injury will have some responsibility in God’s *kingdom. But those The letter to this church is the most severe one. This name has a secret meaning. Verse 14 God gave to the woman a pair of wings. v18 The woman whom you saw means the most Verse 9 The bodies were in the street for three and a half days. v14 Write to the *angel of the *church in Laodicea. They must know that he is the God of all power. They would suffer much. hand (see 1:16). this is what the *angel said. They were sun, the moon and 11 stars. that only they can learn. in *Jerusalem hear him. Some suggest that He was Create or log in to your Bible Gateway account. But the end of Babylon will be very sudden. had happened. In the first 8 verses, it describes because of Jesus Christ. the lamps in order to give light. Each stone represented one of the 12 tribes of *scroll as a kind of lock. They were as faults in one another. So, person and an *eagle. The city is holy because it belongs to God. him.’. They praised praising the *Lamb. Heaven is where God is. ‘I know what message of hope in the *gospel. *Eternal life is to know God and his Son Jesus Christ (John v14 His head ~ the part of a person that we cannot see. Verse 1 This chapter is in the style of a song at the funeral of All the time he accused God’s people of *sin. That the good things stronger. person’s spirit, which lives in the body. They He had good news to tell. He makes them perfect. He would be The *trumpet makes a loud and should listen to what the Spirit says to the churches. ceremonies. someone has made from black hair. That city is Jerusalem. The *Lord will punish him. will be my children.’. The false teachers claimed that they were not destroying the church. This publication is written in EasyEnglish Level B (2800 words). The two terms are the same. strength of that light was like the sun. amount of money. The person who holds the key has the power. Like someone This crowd stood in front of the *throne. Chapter 17. The *Satan will not be able to work on earth for those The moon meant Jacob’s wife. This truth gave great hope to the early Christians. It is an insult to him. And he who sits on the *throne will be with them. reason, Babylon’s punishment will come suddenly. *worshipped the *beast and his image instead of God. ancient snake and he is the devil and *Satan. They could ‘Asclepios’ means ‘the We also see some of their qualities. His eyes were like burning torches. We can partly understand it. Verse 3 Christ’s warning is, ‘remember what you have received’. altar ~ a table for people to burn animals and other gifts The *dragon waited to kill the child as soon as it was born. These evil *angels 2. see some of the history of each church. v3 The second *angel poured the contents of his bowl was the most holy place. To turn one’s mind and heart away from *sin is to repent. His birth gave him certain rights. The nations will be like pots broken into time, the great city was in *ruins. God or false gods. It cuts with both edges. To them, wrong behaviour was And I will tell you the secret of the *beast that carries you all. They ‘You do not love me now as you through the *gospel (2 Timothy 1:10). Paul talks about this problem in 1 Verse 9 Christ knows that the members of this church suffer. That wine means the fierce anger of God. God. flame of fire. Most Christians in Thyatira did not follow Jezebel. name of God, the name of the city of God and his own new name. This refers to the *gospel. The authorities put some of them into prison. *Nicolaitans. It is Love is more important than good *beast. Babylon. will not believe. Verse 9 There were many *Jews in Philadelphia. They cursed God because of all that they suffered. either *Jews or *Gentiles. The *Lord says; ‘but you remain true to my name’. the Christians. Chapter 7. a woman who sells her body for sex. name on it (Revelation 2:17). *Earthquakes will have no effect on them. Those who know the name will be close It was a great red *dragon. never end.’, v4 God was sitting on his *throne. the 1000 years. were two more *trumpets still to come. *Lamb. *balance. There is no other real god. Zechariah asked an *angel what these meant. His name is *Antichrist. It was like something sweet because the So, he will cause the fierce anger of the *Jewish people were telling lies about Verses 9-10 The four *creatures praise God because he is always He fought against them and he killed them. The people were surprised at the power of the *beast. on both sides of the river. like a high place. or on the front of their heads. And they will weep and be sad. them. Ephesus It was on the road Verse 8 The bride (the *church) must make herself ready. The river Lycus, however, dried The city was like a woman who has dressed for her wedding. And the *Lamb will be angry with all those who are on the earth. We cannot hide from God. And the door means the events that Jesus controls. *eternal life with God. Those who are not in the book of life will go to the lake of The city called Sardis was about 30 miles south east from Like Elijah, these men could stop the rain (1 Kings 17:1). themselves. It has walls But the gates of the New There was another book in front of God. But they God is By this, *beast come to life. here is that these people were like a *sacrifice. They obtain it *Grace remains until the end of the world. storm. would fall from the sky. He saw in ointment ~ a soft, oily medicine to apply to the skin. The ancient people had a tradition. He was angry that they would not accept his revelation ~ something that God shows to people. Here, John fell down through the power of Christ. He had made a new will finish his hidden plan. They There is no music. could have a free visit to the circus. believed this. Jesus explained that the 7 *lampstands represented the 7 churches That *kingdom is the last great *kingdom on earth before Christ comes to rule. v6 The woman was like those who drink too much wine. The *Old Testament speaks about the king who would come. And with loud voices, they sang to praise Jesus the *Lamb. Then they cut off their heads. the word of God and the truth about Jesus. You can do anything that pleases you. tested what they said. alive. He, the Son of God, was by birth a state. terrible burns. Babylon’s magic that caused all the nations to believe lies. That will be a time of joy for Christians. come from *Satan (the *dragon). Those who *sin are called ‘stay’. example what the *thunders said. Jesus is there at the beginning and at the end. They are the people who obey God. who believes in Jesus as the Christ. John saw that the tree had plenty of fruit. your love for people outside the church. He gives life to the world (John 6:31-35). two words. when they served in the *temple. they will dine with the *Lord in heaven. bring people to God. For And they will rule as kings with Christ for 1000 years. They must destroy half of the fields where they grew *grapes. sharp sword’ (Isaiah 49:2). But Jesus said that they were rich. They things. For Balaam, see note on the *Nicolaitans and the Jesus is always with them. Jezebel in Thyatira brought new ways into the church. the rulers would kill them. This new life is to be with Jesus always. The name Philadelphia means ‘love of a brother’. sheep have on their heads. in *AD 60. It was not for other people to *tribe, language, people, and nation. He knew what they did. People The contents of the *scroll were secret. These are in chapters 15 and 16. would now live a clean (good) life. life full of luxury. earthquake ~ when the earth shakes, that is an We shall have confidence. people used to burn it in lamps. Christ. From We know less about Thyatira than the other cities. all honour and praise. *Baal as well. 1. teeth were like the teeth of lions. in its mouth. I was there because I taught There was a rainbow round the *throne. The voice said that now God would rescue his The give protection to these people. He emptied the contents of Christ himself is ‘the had warned that evil men would come to the church. Everyone who is a real Christian overcomes the devil. But the say to his churches. end of things before they start. And they *worshipped God. It is work that makes you very tired. people from the family of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob; Israel is the group of The *angels Later he *repented. 4:13-17). Moses and Elijah. A wall on this They knew that their *sins had gone. was. He encourages the Christians to The next two and a half chapters give more detail of the it reflected all the lights that flashed about the *throne. The During this short time, completely destroyed it. It may have been difficult for them to find They will form a union, which will be the seventh *kingdom. They ran into caves or among the rocks in the The *believer who remained loyal would receive a crown of the tree of life. We mean to carry on until the end. v9 And they sang a new song. This *angel had great power. all things is in his hands. The Christians would not have accepted that either (see Verse 21 Each of the 12 gates was a single *pearl. ruined ~ a description of a city when its enemies have It may He knows all things. the *throne of God and of the *Lamb. deeds caused people to believe the false *prophet. name on it. called with a loud voice to the *angel with the sharp tool. Verse 17 John describes what he saw. Babylon. Christ has hard things to say to the Christians in the churches. v5 The *Lamb opened the third *seal. He is like someone who is They will trust him and they they had made rather than in God. At the same time, the sun became dark. real God. alive. They were able to overcome people. He threw it into the sea. This means that we she gave to other people. Happy and holy are those whom God raises from death at this time. the last great *kingdom on earth. has to choose whether to open the door or not. and rich city. His eyes were like a fought against God’s people. He had to offer this on the gold *altar with the prayers of all God’s They So, *angels fought against the *dragon. And I saw the holy city, which is the New Jerusalem. But a voice from heaven stopped him. This means that Christ mouth. will’ means ‘him who does my works’. ‘The city of my God’. It is also for It was This the south and east to Laodicea. They caused a lot of trouble. The jasper was probably a clear stone like a diamond. neighbours did. It gives full life to people who accept it Chapter 7. ‘Come up here’, the voice said. These Christians did not love as they used to. Verses 17b-18 (Verse 17b means the last part of verse 17.) *church must keep awake. flute ~ a musical instrument; it makes a sound when a She argued that an *idol was not important (see 1 Corinthians 8:4). The *temple was the place where people went to meet with God. everyone will respect you and everyone will give honour to your name. glad. Verse 16 The *angel, who showed John this *prophecy, came from It the local people. the *gospel. *Antichrist and *Satan. anything that was useful. about sex were not what Christians should believe. could not do anything until the exact time in God’s plan. I also saw The heart meant the mind (thinking). He wants people to *repent. them *manna to eat (Exodus 16:11-15). now rules as king over all. He had a name written on him, but nobody except himself knows it. The city gets its name from him. Israel ~ God gave Jacob the name Israel; Israel is all the He will press his enemies as one presses *grapes. the sign of *victory and authority. Israelites ~ *Jewish people; or people who live in Hold on to what you have. The 12 *tribes Buy it so that you can become rich. the word of God. because of Babylon. eternal ~ this describes something that has always been; On behalf of the *dragon, this new *beast would lead the v20 This place was outside the city. of *Israel. But it seems that they is yellow. exist. If not, God might take it from him. It The *beast pretended that he was as good as the *Lord Jesus. *vision of Daniel. Asia Minor was an area that is now a part of modern Turkey. Everything that lived in the sea died. Go and gather For those who do not suffer in the lake of fire, there is no more Christ’s future action. Babylon. 12:1). drank. The armies of heaven followed him on white horses. So, be eager person respects God. awful that the great city had gone. the Cayster Valley went into Ephesus. these problems in every age. They know the commands of God is sure and strong. He could not the desert. 14:18). But some ask whether he was responsible for the behaviour of the Christians at be the same as the problems in Smyrna. You will not remember They sold things that people made from Babylon. Jesus’ statements begin, ‘truly, truly I say to you’ (John 1:51; 3:3, 5, 11). Verse 1 John saw a great *angel come down from heaven. tribe ~ a large family from one man. and gold bowls full of *incense. Verse 6 During the last three and a half years, *Satan will try They were doing more now than they did before. He is ‘Enoch walked with God. Because of Christ, Christians can now approach God the Father. We can know God only because of Jesus. But the power came from tell us who these two witnesses are. He alone can make us clean. harbour in Asia. There are many wrong beliefs. Verses 12-13 The voice came from behind John. things or tell lies. All that was in The animal’s feet in Ezekiel shone with a bright light. He lives for all time and he will never die. v11 And God John saw a woman who was ready to give birth to a son. final battle. The key was to open the entrance of the hole whose depth As they suffer, the holy *angels and the *Lamb will see them there. It is about the trouble itself. In front of the their trade unions. The cup was full. Afterwards, I fell down at his feet. Christians chose the first day of the week in order to respect Christ. It must turn from its wrong actions. emotions. had put him in prison on the island called Patmos. *Antichrist. nations were angry, but your anger has come. These were in honour of the gods The pain and trouble that they have there army centre near Pergamum. God sent Jesus with his parents to Egypt. for the world. What we do for each other shows our love. But they did not realise something. Christians were always in danger. Therefore, he knew who would trust him. Smoke came up from the Justin: I do not think; I know. ‘you have obeyed my commands’. members of a family would become Christians. He include: 1.         what he has seen. All the They accused them of accepting The new earth will not These kings were worried. Christ will be safe. gives life. John But John gives us impressions of things that we could not imagine. In that garden, there *angel told him to take it and to eat it. They represented the Praise him for all that he has done! The darkness made the people’s pains feel much worse. We cannot know how soon this will be. Their synagogue ~ a place or building where *Jews gathered for witness. So, he attacked God’s people There were wars across the whole earth. *temple to her. *sin (Luke 23:43). what was in the books, God decided on the future of each person. She had excess There was ‘I know where you live.’ He called v9 On their bodies, they had what the *throne. They should live for the *Lord. There is a link with these people and the *Nicolaitans. happen after this.’ v2 At once, I was in the Spirit. have first place in our lives. Ephesus. And I will reward them or I will punish them. Babylon fought against them. *faith in the *Lord Jesus. This represents speed. All people from Adam to the end of time were there. It was is in chapter 4 verse 2, chapter 17 verse 3 and chapter 21 verse 10. They would make him do very hard and heavy work. His power and his *kingdom will never end. v13 The second *beast did great acts of power. Chapter 5. One day there will be a *feast in Although he is so great, Christ loves us. There is the same problem in heads. church. There is nobody on earth or The *beast was the *Antichrist that came out of the By that death, he made us free from our *sins. Verse 6 God’s people are a *kingdom. The *angel now explains the meaning of loud. I Revelation 12, Spurgeon's Verse Expositions of the Bible, One of over 110 Bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is from the most widely read and often quoted preacher in history, Charles Haddon Spurgeon They were shouting, ‘Praise God! Verse 1 An *angel gave John a stick that he could use to measure. The v26 Those who overcome must do my deeds until the They will see him as he is Worse than that, it was the great enemy of God’s people. There was a road that Now John says that Some *Satan (Revelation 12:9). Verse 12 A loud voice from heaven called to the two witnesses. lamp or several lamps. Instead, the waters flow into the sea. This is what God has said. the reality about their situation. It would be easy for But here, Christ opened the *seal that caused this wants us to do; the evilness that is in us which we have from birth. The sun and the air became (John 14:19). When they have finished, God was there before time began. Here is the *angel’s promise. Their actions must show love for each other. They went one Nobody can shut Jesus gave himself to die as a v11 They have a king who rules them. not still serve the *Lord as they used to do. of us deserves a reward. v8 I am John. You have been and you are A large crowd stood on the sea. woman controls many rivers. Christ’s eyes are still like These represent a new character. He made the heavens and the earth, This is They have continued in the *faith. chapter 19. In other v2 And he called out with a loud voice. The effect of all these v3 Then the *angel carried me away by the Spirit to *palm branches in their hands. Verse 15 The forces of the devil will gather for the final or of loud *thunder. Some people consider Revelation to be the most difficult book in the Bible. It was not in heaven earth’ (Haggai 2:6). Verse 6 The sea of glass adds to the effect of what John saw in death was the end. but they did not finish. The Verse 3 John did not write about God as having a physical body. We do not yet know who the *Antichrist will be. Christ. false. (verse 20). are the same. power of the *Lord Jesus Christ. They were not like hot could walk in the gardens with him. He came with great authority Michael threw *Satan and his *angels out of heaven. All that you do is right and perfect. They held in their hands the *harps that God had given to them. Babylon. They were patient as they suffered for The Chapter 14 . to God. Jesus has sent him into all the earth. everything that exists. He calls us to share in his suffering. They starved to death. to come from his mouth. The *angel delivered these letters to 7 churches in Asia. the Euphrates. These words grass. I am coming soon. things. He is also the 7 Spirits of God. Jesus writes as God and as the true Christ. But his power came from the *dragon. The But they did The *Roman army destroyed locked the door so that *Satan could not escape. Esau of the smoke onto the earth. their actions. future is sure. comes for the second time. They used to have a special kind of They sea is the capital city, called Pergamum. The *Lord knows their situation. This phrase appears in each of the the table of false gods. So their enemies accused them of wrong Jesus will come and remove the lamp holder. He told John not to He said, ‘The end has come.’ v18 Then there were flashes of 2. It was loud like the sound of many rivers. v16 You saw the 10 *horns and authorities. It proved that he was *Caesar’s friend. It is future should be for each person. The beauty and greatness This place is the city that Nobody can earn the right further argument. v21 To those who overcome, I will give a place with God gave sex for a good purpose. Who can break the *seals?’. He is still alive. That mark was the number of the name of the *beast. king. Christ grips all the churches in his hand. it easy for those who would come from the east to cross over it. synagogue ~ the place where the *Jews met to *worship God. It shows our *sins. the mountains and to the rocks. Here is a reference to the Urim and Thummim (Exodus They did not see it happen. patient and you have suffered much trouble for my name. They cried out seven things about God. There was a problem at Only those the *kingdom. This is like breaking clay pots. The message relates to The 7 stars are the *angels of the churches (1:20). Christ is always At the end of that time, the *Lord Jesus will come. These *pearls were large enough to be city gates. complete. could be good things from God.

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