Understanding Prophecy

Understanding Prophecy (Rev 6-7:4)
Introduction: Review
Revelation was written when Christians were entering a time of persecution. Since Roman authorities at this time were beginning to enforce the cult of emperor worship, Christians -- who held that Christ, not Caesar, was their Lord--were facing increased hostility.

The Purpose of the Book
Rev 1:1, "The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show His servants -- things which must shortly take place" (see 1:3, 22:10,16).

Exposition: "These things must come to pass first"

Signs |Matt 24|Mark 13|Luke 21|Rev 6

1. False messiahs | 5 | 6 | 8 | 1-2
2. Wars and rumors | 6-7a | 7-8a | 9-10 | 3-4
   of wars | | | |
3. Famines | 7 | 8 | 11 | 5-6
4. Pestilences, | 7 | 8 | 11 | 7-8
   earthquakes, | | | |
   troubles & signs| | | |
5. Persecution amid| 9-14 | 9-13 | 12-19 | 9-11
   worldwide gospel| | | |
   preaching | | | |
6. De-creation, | 15-21 | 14-25| 20-25 |12-17
   tribulation, | | | |
   siege | | | |

Then, RUN!

Conclusion