51: They Overcame … by the Blood of the Lamb” (Revelation 6–14)
In Revelation 6–14, we learn amazing insights about the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. While these chapters appear to be about horses, seals, and signs at first glance, the Savior is truly the central figure. In this episode, we'll discuss what we learn about Him and what will happen when He comes again.
Segment 1
Scriptures:
Doctrine and Covenants 77 (Explanation of Revelation)
New Testament Teacher Manual
Segment 2
Scriptures:
Revelation 6:1–2 (The White Horse)
Moses 6:32–34 (Conquering with the word of God)
Revelation 6:3–4 (The Red Horse)
Moses 8:20, 24, 27 (Noah calls to repentance and finds grace)
Revelation 6:5–6 (The Black Horse)
Abraham 1:2, 16 (Jesus delivers Abraham)
Segment 3
Scriptures:
Revelation 7:4 (144,000 priesthood holders)
CR: Doctrine and Covenants 77:11
Revelation 7:9 (Symbols of Christ)
Revelation 7:12–13 (Glory to turn to Christ)
Revelation 7:16–17 (God will wipe away tears)
Segment 4
Scriptures:
Revelation 8:3 (Prayers of the saints)
2 Nephi 2:15 (Opposition)
Revelation 10:1–2 (The angel brings a little book)
Segment 5
Scriptures:
JST Revelation 12:1–17 (War)
1 Peter 5:8 (Satan is like a lion, ready to devour)
Isaiah 40:28 (God never wearies)
Words of the General Authorities:
"Not only would they die for the Lord, but more important they want to live for Him" (Ezra Taft Benson, “Born of God”, October 1985 General Conference).
Segment 6
Scriptures:
Revelation 13:8–9 (The Atonement)
Revelation 14:1–5 (Good news of the gospel)
CR: Alma 5:19
Revelation 14:12–13 (Patience of the saints)
Words of the General Authorities:
"Life isn’t over for a Latter-day Saint until he or she is safely dead, with their testimony still burning brightly" (M. Russell Ballard, as quoted by F. Burton Howard, “Commitment”, April 1996 General Conference).
Quotes:
"In ancient Jewish thought, cosmic order depended upon man’s obedience to God. They felt that when man became so wicked that he attempted to set up his own system against God, the constellations would abandon their harmony and the universe would begin to disintegrate" (Richard Draper, Opening the Seven Seals: The Visions of John the Revelator).
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