Revelation 6 Leaders Questions

Revelation 6, Study Questions

1. What are some ways our views of God are limited?

2. Matthew 24:1-14 is called the Olivet Discourse. Jesus talks about the end times. In 4, what is Jesus practical application to all that he is about to say?

3. In what ways does white symbolize holiness or cleanliness?

4. What are some symbols of bright red? What are the most common red images that we see and what do they mean?

5. Is peace ever based on force? How is that manifest today?

6. The black horse represents famine. Do you think this is wholly physical? What are some ways humans experience famine?

7. The pale horse represents death. Is there anything worse than death?

8. Why are the saints under the altar?

9. Revelation 6:10, do you think that people in heaven are aware of what’s going on down on earth?

10. How could John “see” souls?

11. Revelation 10:12-14 describe “de-creation.” Why might it be described as a “return” of creation?

12. The Bible emphasizes God’s ability to punish the enemies of the Gospel and the church. What are some ways the church herself does not trust God to punish enemies?

Is Christianity today resistant to the idea of a God who judges the nations?

Sometimes people say, “In the Old Testament God was wrathful, but in the New Testament God is loving and merciful.” What do you think about that statement? Back up your view with examples.