THE APOCALYPSE AND THE TEMPLE CODE

 Both saw the judgments strike Israel and Jerusalem

- Ez. 14

- Rev. 11:13 - Rev. 12:17

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Both saw a Jewish remnant

- Ez. 12:16

2. The vision reveals the types of judgments against the nations

a. Rev. 5-7 There are six judgments released from a seven-sealed book b. Rev. 8-10 There are six judgments released by seven angels with trumpets c. Rev. 16 There are six judgments released by seven angels with vials or bowls d. On the 7 th seal there is silence and the seven angels with trumpets are released. e. On the 7 th trumpet the 7 th angel says, “The kingdoms of the world belong to Christ. ” f. On the 7 th vial judgments the 7 th angel says, “It is done.”

3. The vision contains many references that originate in the Old Testament

The Apocalyptic Vision

The Old Testament Reference

 Woman clothed with the sun, moon and stars (12:1) Joseph’s vision in Gen. 37:9-10  A great tribulation for 42 months (11:2; 13:5) Daniel revealed the time in Dan. 7:25  Gog and Magog battle (20:8) Ezekiel 38 and 39  Michael fighting Satan in a cosmic war (12:7) Daniel spoke of Michael in Dan. 12:1  The beast with ten horns (13:1) Daniel’s vision in Daniel 7:7; 20; 24  The battle of Armageddon (16:16) Zech. 14:1-2-3  The binding of Satan in the abyss/pit (20:2-3) Isaiah ’s prediction in Isa. 14:15  The return of the Messiah to Jerusalem (19-20) Zechariah’s prediction in Zech. 14:4-5

Key: John’s vision pulls it all together (like taking chapters and combining them for one book)

THE INTRODUCTION TO REVELATION

Revelation is the only book in the entire Bible that is completely Apocalyptic in nature. In early history it was called, The Apocalypse of John, The Apocalypse of the Theologian , and the Revelation of Jesus Christ .

Main Verses : Revelation 1:1-8

A. The author of the book (John)

1. John was given care of Mary (John 19:25-27) and the apostles left Jerusalem in 37- 44 AD 2. John settled in Ephesus with Mary (67 AD ) ; lived there 27 years; then he was arrested at age 90 3. John penned his name 3 times (Rev.1:1; 1:4 and 1:9) 4. John wrote the book from Patmos, an island off the coast of Turkey (Rev. 1:9) 5. John was a political prisoner on the island (tradition says for about 18 months) 6. About 93 AD, John was arrested and went to Rome; he was boiled in oil and survived 7. After his survival, the Emperor Domitian ordered him banished to Patmos

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