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The sealing, part 1

The sixth seal, as we have seen, starts with the martyrdom and persecution of the saints and ends with “the great day of their wrath” (Revelation 6:17). This day of “wrath” is… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2016/03-2016/the-sealing-part-1/

The sixth seal, Part 3

More than a month ago we left off with Revelation 6:14, which speaks of the “scroll” of the word being rolled up, implying that the revelation was sealed up. While no seal is… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2016/03-2016/the-sixth-seal-part-2/

The sixth seal, Part 2

The judgment upon the kings and other great men of the earth at the end of Revelation 6 is referring to specific events that occurred in the early fourth century. Though the basic… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2016/02-2016/the-sixth-seal-part-2/

The sixth seal, Part 1

We now come to the sixth seal, which speaks of divine judgment upon the Roman Empire, which began in 310 A.D. when Constantine became Emperor. Revelation 6:12 says, 12 And I… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2016/02-2016/the-sixth-seal-part-1/

The martyrs' reward

In Revelation 6:10 the souls under the altar seem to complain that God was not avenging their murder soon enough. But this is a misperception. Their complaint was that God was not… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2016/01-2016/the-martyrs-reward/

The fifth seal

The first four seals are broken by the four living creatures around the throne. These four were pictured on the flags of the four leading tribes of Israel that were encamped… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2016/01-2016/the-fifth-seal/

The fourth Seal

Revelation 6:7, 8 says, 7 And when He broke the fourth seal, I heard the voice of the fourth living creature saying, “Come.” 8 And I looked, and behold, an ashen [chloros,… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2016/01-2016/the-fourth-seal/

The Second and Third Seals

The first four seals in Revelation 6:1-7 reveal the four colored horses that were released to bring divine judgment upon the fourth beast empire (Rome). The white horse, which is… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2016/01-2016/the-second-and-third-seals/

The book is opened

The sixth chapter of Revelation correlates with the sixth letter of the Hebrew alphabet, the vav, which is a connector. It literally means a nail or peg, something that joins two… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2016/01-2016/the-book-is-opened/

All creation sings in 4-part harmony

When the question arose in the divine Council meeting: “Who is worthy to open the book and to break its seals?” the answer was: “Behold, the Lion that is from the tribe of Judah.”… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2016/01-2016/all-creation-sings-in-4-part-harmony/

The New Songs

The Lamb (arnion) in the book of Revelation is the prize creation of God. While it took seven days to create the first heavens and the first earth, it takes another seven “days”… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2016/01-2016/the-new-songs/

Who is worthy to open the book?

The fifth chapter of Revelation correlates with the fifth letter of the Hebrew alphabet, the hey, which is the breath of God. It also serves as their number five, which is the… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2016/01-2016/who-is-worthy-to-open-to-book/

Cause for True Worship

The four living creatures in Revelation 4:8 have a purpose: 8 And the four living creatures, each one of them having six wings, are full of eyes around and within; and day and… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2016/01-2016/cause-for-true-worship/

The Four Living Creatures

[Note: I fixed the previous weblog from January 13, which had been missing the first line. I also made other corrections throughout the weblog.] Revelation 4:6-8 says, 6 …… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2016/01-2016/the-four-living-creatures/

The Songs that Overcomers Sing

Revelation 4:5 tells us that there were “seven lamps of fire burning before the throne, which are the seven Spirits of God.” It is not the lampstands, but the “fire burning before… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2016/01-2016/the-songs-that-overcomers-sing/

Thunder and Lightning

Revelation 4:5 says, 5 And from the throne proceeds flashes of lightning and sounds and peals of thunder. And there were seven lamps of fire burning before the throne, which are… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2016/01-2016/thunder-and-lightning/

The Council and the Throne

The twenty-four elders that John saw surrounding the throne of God in Revelation 4:4 are part of the Council of God. The Council (sode) is mentioned many times in the Old… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2016/01-2016/the-council-and-the-throne/

The Twenty-Four Elders

Revelation 4:4 says, 4 And around the throne were twenty-four thrones; and upon the thrones I saw twenty-four elders sitting, clothed in white garments, and golden crowns on… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2016/01-2016/the-twenty-four-elders/

Revelation from the throne room

In Revelation 4:3 the One sitting on the throne was likened to a jasper stone and a sardius, which is another precious stone. We have already seen how the city of Sardis was named… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2016/01-2016/revelation-from-the-throne-room/

Revelation 4: After These Things

The fourth chapter of the book of Revelation correlates with the fourth letter of the Hebrew alphabet: daleth, “an open door.” It begins with Revelation 4:1, 1 After these… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2016/01-2016/revelation-4-after-these-things/