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III. Preliminary Considerations For Verses 9-17-Chapter 7 represents an interlude (i.e. a reprieve or delay in action) between the events represented in the breaking of the first 6 seals and the events represented by the breaking of the seventh seal/seventrumpets (8:1-6).-The events represented in the breaking of the six seals = The Jewish War from its beginning to w/in 5mos of its end (MAR/67 AD – APR/70 AD).-Chapter 7, therefore, takes place sometime close to APRIL of 70 AD.-What else is going on at this same time: Titus has surrounded Jerusalem ready to siege; Jewish Christians are among those being allowed to leave the city w/o harm; Titus’ father Vespasian is now on the throne of Rome as her new Emperor (Dec 21st, 69 AD) and has canceled the edict against Christians issued by Nero.Historical support:-Both ancient historian Dio Cassius, and early church father Tertullian, identify Vespasian as the one who canceled the edict of persecution against the Christians.“Vespasian sent a dispatch to Rome rescindin

I. Preliminary Considerations-Verses 1-8 represent an interlude (i.e. a reprieve or delay in action) between the events represented in the breaking of the first 6 seals and the events represented by the breaking of the seventh seal/seven trumpets (8:1-6).-The events represented in the breaking of the six seals = The Jewish War from its beginning to w/in 5mos of its end (MAR/67 AD – APR/70 AD).-Where this places Titus and his Roman armies = they have surrounded the city of Jerusalem in anticipation of a full-scale siege on her walls. This is seen most specifically through what is communicated to us in the sixth seal (as discussed in the prev. study). It is the beginning of the end, the abomination of desolation, the prophetic consequence of Israel’s rejection of Christ/Son of God (Luk 21:20 w/Mat 24:15; Luk 19:41-44); regarding Daniel (Dan 12:11)Historical support:Re: Daniel and the regular sacrifice:-According to Josephus, all of the priests (including the High Priest) were slaughtered by the zealots who took

Constantly explaining and reiterating what God has done (the historical context) (1:5-3:29, 4:3-4, 10-14, 20-22, 45-49, 5:2-6, 22-31, 6:20-23, 7:7-8, 17-19), what God requires or promises and Who God is (the theological context) (4:1-2, 5-9, 15-19, 23-40, 5:1, 32-33, 6:1-4, 10-19, 24-25, 7:6, 9-16a, 20-24) is essential to establishing: 1) God’s justice (4:41-43, 6:25, 7:16b) and 2) covenant laws (4:44-45a, 5:7-21, 6:5-9, 7:1-5, 25-26).Obeying God’s “commandments/statutes/rules” is the repeated prerequisite to possessing: 1) abundant life/God’s promises and avoiding God’s wrath (4:1, 3-4, 40, 5:29-33, 6:17-19, 7:9-26), 2) a good reputation with outsiders/evangelizing others (4:6-8).Obeying God’s “commandments/statutes/rules” requires: 1) continual instruction (4:1, 5 – “taught” [perfect participle – continually teaching], 14, 5:1, 6:1), 2) not adding or taking away from the list (4:2, also 5:32 – “You shall not turn to the right hand [add] or the left [take way]”), 3) carefulness & diligence (i.e. investing lo

non dispensational interpretation of symbolism in Revelation 6.

What is gained in the breaking of the seals?

3) God will not have relationship with man outside of covenant. 4) Why is Christ worthy to break the seals?

1) What is the book (scroll) and why can no one open it and break the seals? 2) Why is John weeping? 3) Who can break the seals?

What is the Kingdom of God? points 8 & 9 of 9. 8) The Kingdom of God is in this world but not of this world, and 9) The Kingdom of God is always associated with Israel (or David) but it’s ethnic and geographical identity has changed.

What is the Kingdom of God? points 5-7 of 9. 5) The Kingdom of God is what we seek as our first priority. 6) The Kingdom of God of Earth is where God’s salvation is. 7) The Kingdom of God is a covenant community bound be obedience to God’s commands.

Revelation 5; Matthew 13:24-30What Is the Kingdom of God? Points 1 through 4 of 9. 1. The Kingdom of God is the place where God’s Name and Spirit, Throne and House reside. 2. The Kingdom of God often goes by other names in the Bible. 3. The Kingdom of God is on earth while in Heaven. 4. The Kingdom of God on earth determines the Kingdom of God in Heaven.

God’s people are to respond in worshipful acceptance and submission. Our acceptance and submission is demonstrated not just through our words but also our ACTIONS.