MON, 9th November
Revelation 14:6-13
Questions
- What was the content of this eternal gospel proclaimed by the first angel in verses 6-7? Why was this good news?
- Looking at God’s judgement in more detail in verses 8-11: who would be judged, and what would happen to them?
- How do you feel about God’s judgement of the wicked? Does it comfort or offend you?
- Does God delight in punishing the wicked? (See: Ezekiel 18:30-32.) What does God want wicked people to do? What is our role in this?
- Are there people you need to warn about the coming judgement? What stops you from warning people of God’s judgement?
Prayer Suggestions
- Spend some time to praise and worship God because he will not leave evil unpunished. Praise him that he has set a time of judgement for all the powers and forces in the world that are against him and his people.
- Pray for yourself. Ask God to increase your love so that your love and concern for the lost would compel you to speak of both God’s mercy in Jesus and the coming judgement on those who are unrepentant. Pray for the people that God has placed on your heart.
- Pray to God about an injustice of the world that you are concerned about.
TUE, 10th November
Revelation 14:14-20
Questions
- In verses 15-16, who was harvesting and what was being harvested? What does it represent? (Also see: Matthew 9:36-38, Matthew 13:24-30, Mark 4:26-29.)
- In verses 17-19, who was harvesting and what was being harvested? What does it represent? (Also see: Isaiah 63:1-6, Joel 3:13.)
- What is the relationship between Revelation 14:1-13 and the passage today?
- Do you truly believe that this day will come? Think of the people you interact with regularly. Write down their names. Reflect on the passage what it means for them.
Prayer Suggestions
- Give thanks that Jesus, the Son of Man, will one day bring in the great harvest. Ask God to raise up more gospel workers (evangelists, pastors, missionaries) from within our church.
- Pray for the people you listed out above. If they are Christians, ask God to strengthen their faith and that they may become mature in him. If they are not, pray for their salvation.
- Pray for those you know who are caught in sin and addiction. Ask God to free them from their bondage and help them to repent of their sins.
WED, 11th November
Revelation 15:1-10
Questions
- This passage includes a song of praise to the Lord (v3-4). If you were to compose a song to praise God based on what you’ve learned so far from the Book of Revelation, what are some things you would include in the lyrics? Write at least five lines down.
- The temple being filled with smoke signifies the presence of the Lord in the temple (Exodus 40:34-35, Isaiah 6:1-4). Why is it significant that no one could enter into the temple until the seven plagues of the seven angels were completed (v8)?
Prayer Suggestions
- Use what you have written from this study to praise God.
- Give thanks to God for three things related to church today.
- Pray for wisdom and understanding to engage with the rest of Revelation.
THU, 12th November
Revelation 16:1-7
Questions
- How have you experienced or seen the failings and limitations of human justice? Does that make you long for God’s justice?
- State the similarities and differences between these:
- First trumpet (8:7) and first bowl (16:2)
- Second trumpet (8:8-9) and second bowl (16:3)
- Third trumpet (8:10-11) and third bowl (16:4)
- Who were being judged in this passage, and why?
Prayer Suggestions
- Praise God for his righteous judgement. Pray for yourself and our church: may we desire God’s justice and not try to define justice ourselves, or let the world define what justice is. Pray that we would trust in God’s justice.
- Pray for our church’s parents and children: may God help the parents to love and teach their children like God the Father does. Pray for the children to be true followers of Jesus from a young age.
FRI, 13th November
Revelation 16:8-16
Questions
- State the similarities and differences between these:
- Fourth trumpet (8:12) and fourth bowl (16:8)
- Fifth trumpet (9:1-6) and fifth bowl (16:10)
- Sixth trumpet (9:13-14) and sixth bowl (16:12)
- From yesterday and today, what have you learned about the bowls?
- Verses 12-16 tell us that a battle would take place at Armageddon (also known as “Megiddo”). In Israel’s history, this was the site of key battles (Judges 5:19-23) and where Davidic kings had suffered defeat (such as in 2 Kings 9:27, 23:29-30). This time round, who would participate in this battle? What do you think would be the outcome of this battle?
- How would people respond to the plagues? Is this surprising? What is our role in all of this?
Prayer Suggestions
- Give thanks that King Jesus will be triumphant at the battle of Armageddon.
- Mission Friday: pray for our mission partners Martin and Deborah in Cambodia.
SAT, 14th November
Revelation 16:17-21
Questions
- Compare and contrast Revelation 6:12-17, 11:19, and 16:17-21. What things do we learn?
- Read 16:15 again. Will Jesus find you awake and clothed, or naked and shamefully exposed? What does it mean to be awake and clothed? (See also Matthew 24:42-44.)
- Jesus said “it is done” in John 19:30, and then God says “it is done” in Revelation 16:17. What is the significance of each one? Discuss this with your life group.
Prayer Suggestions
- Pray that Jesus would find us to be awake and clothed at his second coming. Repent of our laziness and sleepiness. Ask God to show you what does it mean to live for him today, and ask for strength to be obedient.
- Praise the Lord that Jesus’ work on the cross is fully sufficient and effective to bring us back to God. Give thanks that one day God’s justice will be fully realised in this world.
- Pray for the new people at church, that they may find belonging with God and with us.
SUN, 15th November
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