Our Text …

1 And I saw when the Lamb opened one of the seals, and I heard, as it were the noise of thunder, one of the four beasts saying, Come and see. 2 And I saw, and behold a white horse: and he that sat on him had a bow; and a crown was given unto him: and he went forth conquering, and to conquer. 3 And when he had opened the second seal, I heard the second beast say, Come and see. 4 And there went out another horse that was red: and power was given to him that sat thereon to take peace from the earth, and that they should kill one another: and there was given unto him a great sword.

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The “Tribulation” will impact both Jews and Gentiles.

The Jews … Jeremiah 30:7 … Alas! for that day is great, so that none is like it: it is even the time of Jacob’s trouble; but he shall be saved out of it.

The Gentiles … Isaiah 34:2 … For the indignation of the LORD is upon all nations (Gentiles), and his fury upon all their armies: he hath utterly destroyed them, he hath delivered them to the slaughter.

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Much of the Book of Revelation alludes to the Old Testament Scriptures. I suspect even the “horses” in chapter 6 …

Zechariah 6:1-7 … And I turned, and lifted up mine eyes, and looked, and, behold, there came four chariots out from between two mountains; and the mountains were mountains of brass. 2 In the first chariot were red horses; and in the second chariot black horses; 3 And in the third chariot white horses; and in the fourth chariot grisled (spotted, like rounded patches) and bay (gray) horses. 4 Then I answered and said unto the angel that talked with me, What are these, my lord? 5 And the angel answered and said unto me, These are the four spirits of the heavens, which go forth from standing before the Lord of all the earth. 6 The black horses which are therein go forth into the north country; and the white go forth after them; and the grisled go forth toward the south country. 7 And the bay went forth, and sought to go that they might walk to and fro through the earth: and he said, Get you hence, walk to and fro through the earth. So they walked to and fro through the earth.

An “allusion” is an implicit reference, not a direct quote.

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Looks like I covered most of the material, not much “I forgot to say!”

May I invite you to watch the Class?

— Dr. Mike Bagwell

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Our Text …

11 And I beheld, and I heard the voice of many angels round about the throne and the beasts and the elders: and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands; 12 Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing. 13 And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, heard I saying, Blessing, and honour, and glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever. 14 And the four beasts said, Amen. And the four and twenty elders fell down and worshipped him that liveth for ever and ever.

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One author noticed the vast sweep of “time” involved in this Pean of Praise to the Lord …

The Four Living Creatures … praising Him since their creation!

Elders … focusing on the Cross, where Jesus was slain!

Every creature … praise yet future, but sure!

Heaven is about praise!

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Scrolls in John’s day …

Greek Manuscripts … were generally up to 30 feet long!

WRITTEN WITH ALL CAPS AND NO SPACES!

Called “uncials” …  an ancient style of writing characterized by capital letters. (Technically called un’-shells.)

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Think on this. We Christians will be in this glorious throng for 7 years initially!

From Rapture to Revelation!

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So far, the Doxologies in Revelation …

Twofold in Revelation 1:6!

Threefold in Revelation 4:11!

Now, sevenfold in Revelation 5:12!

An example, a preview …

Psalm 148:7-13 … Praise the LORD from the earth, ye dragons, and all deeps: 8 Fire, and hail; snow, and vapour; stormy wind fulfilling his word: 9 Mountains, and all hills; fruitful trees, and all cedars: 10 Beasts, and all cattle; creeping things, and flying fowl: 11 Kings of the earth, and all people; princes, and all judges of the earth: 12 Both young men, and maidens; old men, and children: 13 Let them praise the name of the LORD: for his name alone is excellent; his glory is above the earth and heaven.

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This grand “Assembly” reappears in Revelation, of course …

Revelation 7:11 … And all the angels stood round about the throne, and about the elders and the four beasts, and fell before the throne on their faces, and worshipped God …

Revelation 11:16-17 … And the four and twenty elders, which sat before God on their seats, fell upon their faces, and worshipped God, 17 Saying, We give thee thanks, O Lord God Almighty, which art, and wast, and art to come; because …

Revelation 14:3 … And they (the 144,000) sung as it were a new song before the throne, and before the four beasts, and the elders: and no man could learn that song but the hundred and forty and four thousand, which were redeemed from the earth.

Revelation 19:1 … And after these things I heard a great voice of much people in heaven, saying, Alleluia (one of our) …

Revelation 19:14 … And the armies which were in heaven followed him upon white horses, clothed in fine linen, white and clean.

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Jesus is worthy!

 All inclusive praise …

Psalm 69:34 … Let the heaven and earth praise him, the seas, and every thing that moveth therein.

Psalm 150 …

1 Praise ye the LORD. Praise God in his sanctuary: praise him in the firmament of his power. 2 Praise him for his mighty acts: praise him according to his excellent greatness. 3 Praise him with the sound of the trumpet: praise him with the psaltery and harp. 4 Praise him with the timbrel and dance: praise him with stringed instruments and organs. 5 Praise him upon the loud cymbals: praise him upon the high sounding cymbals. 6 Let every thing that hath breath praise the LORD. Praise ye the LORD.

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Now, I invite you to watch the class …

— Dr. Mike Bagwell

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I generally share a Bible few thoughts (every other night) which are left over from the most current video class. Because time just did not allow me to teach all my research material!

Our Text tonight …

“7 And he (Jesus, the Lamb) came and took the book out of the right hand of him that sat upon the throne. 8 And when he had taken the book, the four beasts and four and twenty elders fell down before the Lamb, having every one of them harps, and golden vials full of odours, which are the prayers of saints. 9 And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation; 10 And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth.”

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Singing in the Bible …

Its 1^st mention … Exodus 15:1 … Then sang Moses and the children of Israel this song unto the LORD, and spake, saying, I will sing unto the LORD, for he hath triumphed gloriously: the horse and his rider hath he thrown into the sea.

Isaiah 53, the Death of Jesus, is immediately followed by … Isaiah 54:1 … Sing, O barren, thou that didst not bear; break forth into singing, and cry aloud …

The 1^st use of the verb “to sing” in Revelation … is right here in verse 9 … “They sung a new song!”

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Prayer as incense?

Yes, as in Psalm 141:2 … “Let my prayer be set forth before thee as incense; and the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice.”

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Jesus’ Blood as God’s Blood?

Yes!

Paul preaching in Acts 20:28 … “Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.”

Proof!

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Kings and Priests, not a foreign idea in Scripture!

Exodus 19:5-6 … “Now therefore, if ye will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto me above all people: for all the earth is mine: and ye shall be unto me a kingdom of priests, and an holy nation. These are the words which thou shalt speak unto the children of Israel.”

1 Peter 2:9 … “But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light …”

Wow!

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I say GLORY …

Jesus on Calvary was maligned to an incalculable degree!

Jesus in Glory will be worshipped to a far more incalculable degree!

He is worthy to be so praised!

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They worshipped the Father back in Revelation 4:10!

Now they (in like fashion) worship the Son here in Revelation 5:8!

Rightly so!

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Watch the entire class if you can …

— Dr. Mike Bagwell

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Our Text …

“And I saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book written within and on the backside, sealed with seven seals. 2 And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, Who is worthy to open the book, and to loose the seals thereof? 3 And no man in heaven, nor in earth, neither under the earth, was able to open the book, neither to look thereon. 4 And I wept much, because no man was found worthy to open and to read the book, neither to look thereon. 5 And one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Juda, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof. 6 And I beheld, and, lo, in the midst of the throne and of the four beasts, and in the midst of the elders, stood a Lamb as it had been slain, having seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God sent forth into all the earth.”

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Daniel the Old Testament Prophet saw a Book much like this. Notice what God told him to do … “But thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end: many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased.” Daniel 12:4

But now in the Book of Revelation, our Lord Jesus is going to unseal that Book! The time has come!

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Dr. Henry Morris, born-again scholar and Bible commentator, says that Revelation chapter 5 is … “One of the most glorious chapters in all the Bible!”  Personally, I agree.

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Jesus claims this august Title … Revelation 22:16 … “I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star.”

Jesus can say this truthfully, being eternal!

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I wonder if the “seven horns” of verse 6 might at least allude to … the ancient walls of Jericho?

Joshua 6:4 … And seven priests shall bear before the ark seven trumpets of rams’ horns: and the seventh day ye shall compass the city seven times, and the priests shall blow with the trumpets.

Remember, the walls fell down!

Learn this for sure … “horns” in the Bible bespeak of “power!”

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The Holy Spirit in equal Relationship with the Father and the Son …

Revelation 1:4 … John to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace be unto you, and peace, from him which is, and which was, and which is to come; and from the seven Spirits which are before his throne …

Revelation 4:5 … And out of the throne proceeded lightnings and thunderings and voices: and there were seven lamps of fire burning before the throne, which are the seven Spirits of God.

Revelation 5:6 … And I beheld, and, lo, in the midst of the throne and of the four beasts, and in the midst of the elders, stood a Lamb as it had been slain, having seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God sent forth into all the earth.

John 14:16 … And I (Jesus) will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter (the dear Holy Spirit), that he may abide with you for ever …

John 15:26 … But when the Comforter is come, whom I (Jesus) will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me …

John 16:7 … Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I (Jesus) go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you.

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Watch the lesson now if you can.

— Dr. Mike Bagwell

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Our Text …

9 And when those beasts give glory and honour and thanks to him that sat on the throne, who liveth for ever and ever, 10 The four and twenty elders fall down before him that sat on the throne, and worship him that liveth for ever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying, 11 Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.

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It seems that when the “bests” (“living creatures”) praised God, the twenty-four elders followed in their steps, praising God all the more! Your excitement and worship just may impact others!

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Next to the Cross, the greatest Christian icon (symbol) is the Crown!

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One of my favorite “crown” verses …

Psalm 65:11 … “Thou crownest the year with thy goodness; and thy paths drop fatness.”

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Jesus as Creator …

John 1:3 … All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.

Colossians 1:16-17 … For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: and he is before all things, and by him all things consist.

Hebrews 1:2 … Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds …

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I included in the class lecture today most of my notes. All the more reason for inviting you to watch …

— Dr. Mike Bagwell

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