The Revelation of Jesus Christ
This lesson has been prepared by
Pastor Ralph H. Flynn
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I. Who was the only One worthy to open the book and loose the seven seals?
The Lamb
II. John was commanded to do what in verses 1, 3, 5, and 7?
Come and see
III. What color was the first horse? White (AntiChrist)
Describe the rider: Had a bow (no arrows)
and a crown was given to him
What did he do? He conquered (politically without war)
IV. What color was the second horse? Red (war)
Describe the rider: Power was given to him
A great sword was given to him
What did he do? Takes peace from the earth
V. What color was the third horse? Black (famine)
Describe the rider: He held a pair of balances
What did he do? He sold wheat and barley for a penny
One meal of wheat for one penny
Three meals of barley for one penny
Note: The silver coin designated as a penny is actually the Roman
denarius, worth about fifteen cents. In the wage scale of that time it
was common for a person to receive one denarius for an entire day's work.
VI. What color was the fourth horse? Pale (death)
Describe the two riders: Death and Hell
Note: These two have been riding together throughout the Bible since man's fall
In Rev. 20:14 Death and Hell will finish their ride as they are tossed into the Lake of Fire
What did they do? They have the power to kill and they do
VII. How much of the earth will be affected by them? 1/4 of the earth
They are to kill:
(1) with sword
(2) with hunger
(3) with death
(4) with beasts of the earth
VIII. Who is describing to John what will come? Four beasts or creatures
XI. There are a total of 7 seals. We have looked at the first 4