Pastor Bruce introduces the book of Revelation and its human author, the apostle John. The number “seven” figures prominently in the vision given to John by the Lord.
Revelation 2
Jesus addresses the first four of the seven churches, Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamos, and Thyatira.
Revelation 3
Jesus’ addresses to the final three churches of Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea.
Revelation 4
John’s first glimpse of the throne room of God includes the worship of the 24 elders and the four creatures.
Revelation 5
Jesus Christ, the Lamb, appears in the throne room. Only He is qualified to open the seals of the scroll in God’s hand. This reality leads to praise and worship by a great multitude.
Revelation 6
Jesus opens the first six seals, loosing the four horsemen of the apocalypse. The judgment of the world has begun.
Revelation 7
The 144,000 are sealed and the Tribulation saints praise the Lord. Pastor Bruce cautions against being overly dogmatic about future prophecy.
Revelation 8
The seventh seal is opened, followed by the first four trumpet judgments. One third of the plants are destroyed, one third of the water is contaminated, and one third of the light from the sun, moon, and stars is extinguished.
Revelation 9
The fifth and sixth trumpets are sounded, unleashing demonic locusts and an army of 200 million. One third of the world’s population is killed, yet people are not willing to turn from their evil ways.
Revelation 10
An interlude between the sixth and seventh trumpet judgments. John encounters an immense angel and eats the little book the angel holds.
Revelation 11
The ministry, death, and resurrection of the two witnesses is reported. They are empowered by the Holy Spirit to proclaim God’s word and His coming judgment to a doomed earth.
Revelation 12
A brief account of Satan’s activity, past, present, and future. This includes his hatred of Jesus, his rebellion in heaven, his activity among humanity, and his vengeance on believing Israel.
Revelation 13
The false prophet is empowered by the Antichrist to force everyone on earth to receive the mark of the beast, on penalty of death.
Revelation 14
After all of humanity’s disobedience and it’s desire to follow the Antichrist, God still offers one more chance for repentance. Once this has occurred, the final judgment begins.
Revelation 15
The shortest chapter in the book provides an interlude before the seven bowl judgments. John observes the throne room of God, where the Tribulation saints sing the Song of Moses and the Song of the Lamb.
Revelation 16
The seven bowl judgments are unleased on the earth, yet mankind is unrepentant.
Revelation 17
The first of two chapters on the fall of Babylon, which symbolizes the lusts and arrogance of man.
Revelation 18
The continuation of the destruction of Babylon, which is a symbol of humanity’s pride and arrogance.
Revelation 19
In the aftermath of Babylon’s destruction, the church is called to the marriage supper of the Lamb, and then Jesus returns to earth victoriously.
Revelation 20
Satan is imprisoned in the bottomless pit, and Jesus reigns on the earth for one thousand years. After the millennium, Satan leads a final rebellion, is defeated, and he and his followers are cast into the lake of fire.
Revelation 21
The new heaven and the new earth are described, while a final challenge is presented to those who refuse to further the gospel message.
Revelation 22
The final chapter of Revelation and of the New Testament has four quotes from Jesus which present His followers with specific directives.