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Revelation 19:1-15: The Triumph of Christ

An outline for a Bible study on Revelation 19:1-15

1. The Hallelujah Chorus: Praise for God's Judgments (Revelation 19:1-5)

1.1 Ascription of Praise

Verses: Revelation 19:1-2
  • The multitude in heaven ascribes salvation, glory, honor, and power to the Lord our God.
  • This is a direct response to the fall of Babylon, celebrating God's justice and righteousness.

1.2 Eternal Consequences and Worship

Verses: Revelation 19:3-4
  • The smoke rising forever signifies the eternal consequences of sin and rebellion against God.
  • The twenty-four elders and the four living creatures worship God, affirming the truth and righteousness of His judgments.

1.3 A Call to Worship

Verses: Revelation 19:5
  • A voice comes from the throne, calling all servants of God to praise Him.
  • This call emphasizes the importance of reverence and fear of God, regardless of status.

2. The Marriage Supper of the Lamb (Revelation 19:6-10)

2.1 Proclamation of God's Reign

Verses: Revelation 19:6
  • The sound of a great multitude is likened to the sound of many waters and mighty thunderings, proclaiming that the Lord God omnipotent reigns.
  • This signifies the overwhelming power and majesty of God's rule.

2.2 The Bride Made Ready

Verses: Revelation 19:7
  • The call to rejoice and give honor to God is because the marriage of the Lamb has come.
  • The bride, the church, has made herself ready.

2.3 Righteousness of the Saints

Verses: Revelation 19:8
  • The bride is arrayed in fine linen, clean and white, which represents the righteousness of saints.
  • This emphasizes the purity and holiness required to be part of God's kingdom.

2.4 Blessed are the Called

Verses: Revelation 19:9
  • Blessed are those who are called to the marriage supper of the Lamb.
  • These are the true sayings of God, emphasizing the importance and truthfulness of this event.

2.5 Worship God Alone

Verses: Revelation 19:10
  • John falls at the angel's feet to worship him, but the angel refuses, declaring himself a fellow servant.
  • Worship is reserved for God alone, and the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.

3. The Rider on the White Horse (Revelation 19:11-16)

3.1 The Faithful and True Rider

Verses: Revelation 19:11
  • Heaven opens, and a white horse appears, with the rider called Faithful and True.
  • He judges and makes war in righteousness.

3.2 Attributes of the Rider

Verses: Revelation 19:12
  • His eyes are like a flame of fire, and on His head are many crowns.
  • He has a name written that no one knows except Himself.

3.3 The Word of God

Verses: Revelation 19:13
  • He is clothed with a robe dipped in blood, and His name is called The Word of God.
  • This signifies His divine nature and the sacrifice He made.

3.4 The Heavenly Armies

Verses: Revelation 19:14
  • The armies in heaven, clothed in fine linen, white and clean, follow Him on white horses.
  • This represents the saints who are with Him in His return.

3.5 Judgment and Wrath

Verses: Revelation 19:15
  • Out of His mouth goes a sharp sword, that with it He should strike the nations.
  • He will rule them with a rod of iron, and He treads the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God.

3.6 King of Kings and Lord of Lords

Verses: Revelation 19:16
  • He has on His robe and on His thigh a name written: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.
  • This declares His ultimate authority and sovereignty over all.