Revelation Chapter 20
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Satan’s Final Rebellion and the Great White Throne
Satan’s Final Rebellion and the Great White Throne Revelation 20:7-15 Scripture Reading and Insights Begin by reading Revelation 20:7-15 in your favorite Bible. As you read, notice how the Word o f God is purifying your life (John 17:17-18).In the previous lesson, we focused on Christ’s es tablishment of His glorious millennial kingdom on earth. In today’s lesson, we read of His final defeat of Satan after the millennial kingdom. With your Bible still accessible, consider the following insights on the biblical text, verse by verse. Revelation 20:7-10 When the thousand years are ended, Satan will be released (20:7) : We haveseen that the bottomless pit serves as a prison for demonic spirits (Luke 8:31; 2Peter 2:4). The devil and all demonic spirits will be bound here for the 1000years of Christ’s ...
Christ’s Millennial Kingdom
Revelation 20: 1-6 Christ’s Millennial Kingdom Scripture Reading and Insights Begin by reading Revelation 20:1-6 in your favorite Bible. As you read, notice how the Word of God is purifyin g your life (John 17:17-18).In yesterday’s reading, we focused on Chris t’s victory over the armies that gather to fight Him. In today’s reading, we zero in on Christ’s establishment of His millennial kingdom on earth. With your Bible still accessible, consider the following insights on the biblical text, verse by verse. Revelation 20:1-3 I saw an angel coming down from heaven, holding in his hand the key to the bottomless pit and a great chain (20:1) : The bottomless pit serves as the place of imprisonment of demonic spirits (Luke 8:31; 2 Peter 2:4). He seized the dragon, that ancient serpent, who is the devil a nd Satan, andbound him for a thousand years (20:2) : “Dragon” is an apt metaphor that points to the ferocity and cruelty of this evil spirit being. “Serpent” is apparentl...
The Campaign of Armageddon
The Campaign of Armageddon Revelation 19:17-21 Scripture Reading and Insights Begin by reading Revelation 19:17-21 in your favorite Bible. As you read, notice how the Word of God is purifying your life (John 17:17-18).In the previous lesson, we focused on the glorious appearing of Jesus Christ. Now let’s find out about how Christ will conquer the armies that gather to wage war against Him. With your Bible still accessible, consider the following insights on the biblical text, verse by verse Revelation 19:17-18 “Come, gather for the great supper of God” (19:17) : The main battle of Armageddon is now about to occur. An angel, therefore, invites birds to gather for a hearty feast. The angel is “standing in the sun, “where birds could easily see him. He cries out with a loud voice so birds everywhere will hear him. Jesus prophesied about Armageddon and mentioned that birds would have a feast on the battlefield: “Wherever the corpse is, there the vultures will gather” (Ma...
Revelation Chapter 19
Shouts of Hallelujah and the Marriage Supper of the Lamb Revelation 19:1-10 Scripture Reading and Insights Begin by reading Revelation 19:1-10 in your favorite Bible. As you read, stop and meditate on any verses that speak to your heart (Psalm 1:1-3; Joshua 1:8). In the previous two readings, we witnessed the destruction of commercial Babylon and its effect on the entire earth. In today’s reading, we focus on an outbreak of praise in heaven. With your Bible still accessible, consider the following insights on the biblical text, verse by verse. Revelation 19:1-3 After this I heard…a great multitude in heaven, crying out, “Hallelujah” (19:1) : The phrase “after this” tells us that what now takes place follows the destruction of Babylon, just prior to the second coming of Christ. John hears a “loud voice” of a great multitude offering praise in heaven (see Revelation 7:9-10). The imminent second coming of Christ may be among the reasons for this eruption of ...