Book of Revelation – a series presented by pastor Michael Walker Lesson #8 – Revelation, chapter 8 The dramatic portrayal of the coming judgements is about to commence as the 7 trumpets prepared to sound. The first four of those trumpets sounded the warning upon the Western Empire of Rome. When the apostle John received this vision, the Roman Empire…
Book of Revelation – a series presented by pastor Michael Walker Lesson #7 – Revelation, chapter 8 Chapter 7 is in parenthesis between Revelation 6:17 and Revelation 8:1 in order to answer the question posed at the close of the 6th Seal. It then continues with the opening of the 7 Seals: (1) The scenes as well as the chapters in the Book of Revelation…
Book of Revelation – a series presented by pastor Michael Walker Lesson #6 – Revelation, chapter 7 Chapter 7 Between the visions of the 6th and 7th Seals, there is a pause in the prophecy to answer the question in Revelation 6:17. The answer is a call aimed specifically at God’s professed people for special preparation before the return of Jesus.…
Book of Revelation – a series presented by pastor Michael Walker Lesson #5 – Revelation, chapter 6 The Prophecies in Revelation are repetitive rather than in successive order. This principle was even recognized by Victorinus, who was martyred in AD 303 during the Diocletian persecutions. He wrote a complete commentary on the Book of Revelation in which he emphasizes the…
Book of Revelation – a series presented by pastor Michael Walker Lesson #4 – Revelation, chapter 4 The initial introduction has been given in chapters 1-3 in which Jesus has introduced Himself and given a brief panoramic survey of church history from the early Christian Church in AD 31, down the corridor of time to these last days during the time of the…
Book of Revelation – a series presented by pastor Michael Walker Lesson #3 – Revelation, chapter 3 SARDIS vs. 1-6Sardis – meaning: “that which remains”. The Reformation Period c. 1517- c. 1755. Following the centuries of apostasy and persecution, there remained very few amongst the true faith. This remnant stepped forward towards a renewed spiritual life, yet that life which began with good…
Book of Revelation – a series presented by pastor Michael Walker Lesson #2 – Revelation, chapter 2 Christ’s messages to His Church are meant for His followers throughout the ages from the Early Church to Christ’s return. The names of the churches represent the condition of the church during the forthcoming periods of church history. The Imperial post road of Asia…
Book of Revelation – a series presented by pastor Michael Walker Lesson #1 – Revelation, chapter 1 v. 1 “Revelation” — Greek apocalypsis = ‘an uncovering’, ‘laying bare’, ‘a disclosure of a divine truth’, ‘a manifestation from God’ (Greek Lexicon of the New Testament by Abbott-Smith). NB. Only divine revelation can come from God (cf. 1 Corinthians 2:10-12) Author: John (Revelation 1:1-2) v. 2John the…
Attention now focuses on the final phase of the Last Judgement that transpires at the close of the Millennium. What will take place during this thousand-year period before that final phase?
Once again, we are directed to the Last Judgement. Whereas we were previously shown the contrast between the Two Harvests, we now view the contrast between The Marriage Supper of the Lamb and The Great Supper of God. Questions, however, need answering such as when does the wedding between Christ and His bride take place, when does the Marriage Supper take place, when does the betrothal happen and how much was the wedding dowry? Clarification concerning the gruesome portrayal of the destruction of the wicked also needs answers. These questions are all found in the Bible.
