Revelation 6: Opening the Seals

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Revelation 6 Opening the Seals
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The Four Horsemen61-8

• Zech. 17-11
• Sent to patrol the earth
• All the earth remains at ease
• 115 God is angry at the nations at ease
• Zech. 61-8 the result of their patrol is the
  temple built by the Branch

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The Four Horsemen61-8

• Horses in Revelation God battling the forces of
  wickedness for the building of the spiritual
  temple

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The White HorseVs. 1-2

• Rider with a bow a crown (stephanos victory
  crown)
• Symbol of conquering the world with the gospel
  Gird your sword on your thigh, O mighty one, in
  your splendor and majesty! In your majesty ride
  out victoriously for the cause of truth and
  meekness and righteousness let your right hand
  teach you awesome deeds! Your arrows are sharp in
  the heart of the kings enemies the peoples fall
  under you.

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The Red HorseVs. 3-4

• The preaching of the gospel did not bring peace
  (Mt. 1034)
• Sword (machaira short sword used to sacrifice
  animals Mt. 1034)

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The Black HorseVs. 5-6

• A famine of necessities, luxuries are not touched
• Both Jew and Roman practiced this type of
  persecution

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The Pale HorseVs. 7-8

• Gods initial response to persecution
• Calamities limit the ability of the enemy to
  persecute

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Fifth Seal Vs. 9-11Saints under the Altar

• The appearance of saints defeated crying out to
  be avenged
• White robes they stand justified before God
• rest a little longer (1212 201-6)
• Killed for the word of God their testimony
• More would be killed!

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Sixth Seal Vs. 12-17Judgment

• Isa. 136-13
• Isa. 341-4
• Judgment on Jerusalem or Rome?
• Notice how their attitudes change when judgment
  comes
• Who can stand before Him?