The Lion and the Lamb (eBook)

Chapter One: The Risen Lord
Introduction
Background Information
Explanation of the Text
Verses 1-3 Preface
Verses 4-8 The Opening of the Letter
Verses 9-20 Appearance of Jesus
Application
For Thought and Discussion
Chapter Two: Seven Churches
Introduction
Background Information
Explanation of the Text
Application
For Thought and Discussion
Chapter Three: Heavenly Worship
Introduction
Background Information
The Old Testament
Explanation of the Text
Verses 1-2a Beginning of the Vision
Verses 2b-3 God the Lord
Verse 4 The Elders
Verses 5-6a The Throne of God
Verses 6b-8 The Living Creatures
Verses 9-11: Praise
Application
For Thought and Discussion
Chapter Four: Lion and Lamb
Introduction
Background Information
Explanation of the Text
Verses 1-4 No One Worthy
Verses 5-6 The Lion = The Lamb
Verse 7 The Book
Verses 8-14 Praise and Worship
Application
For Thought and Discussion
Chapter Five: Six Seals
Introduction
Background Information
Explanation of the Text
Verses 1-8 The Four Seals
Verses 9-11 The Fifth Seal
Verses 12-17 The Sixth Seal
Application
For Thought and Discussion
Chapter Six: The Seventh Seal
Introduction and Background
Explanation of the Text
7:1-3 Calm Before the Storm
7:4-8 Sealing 144,000 People
7:9-12 An Innumerable Multitude
7:13-17 Glory after Tribulation
8:1-5 The Seventh Seal
Application
For Thought and Discussion
Chapter Seven: The Two Beasts
Introduction
Background Information
Explanation of the Text
Verses 1-4 The Beast from the Sea
Verses 5-10 Attack on the Faithful
Verses 11-13 The Beast from the Earth
Verses 14-18 Seduction
Application
For Thought and Discussion
Chapter Eight: Babylon
Introduction
Background Information
Explanation of the Text
17:1-6 The First Vision
17:7-18 The Angel Explains the Vision
18:1-24 The Second Vision
Application
For Thought and Discussion
Chapter Nine: Victory
Introduction
Background Information
Explanation of the Text
19:1-5 A Song of Praise
19:6-8 The Wedding Feast of the Lamb
19:9-10 Interlude
19:11-21 The Final Victory (1)
20:1-6 A Thousand Years
20:7-10 The Final Victory (2)
Application
For Thought and Discussion
Chapter Ten: The New Heaven and the New Earth
Introduction
Background Information
Explanation of the Text
21:1-8 The New Heaven and Earth
21:9-21 The New Jerusalem
21:22-27 The City of God
22:1-5 The New Paradise
22:6-21 Conclusion
Application
For Thought and Discussion
Bibliography