2023 THEME: Victory!

Series: The Lamb Wins

TITLE: Here Comes Trouble!

Scripture:  Revelation 6:9-17

I. THE PROMISE OF PERSECUTION

Recap of the first 4 seals and the horses. They describe the conditions that will prevail on earth
until (the coming of the Lord in judgment).

5 th Seal: Followers of Christ can expect (to suffer), to be (martyrs) in some cases. Persecution will
come in some way.

“Revelation is written not as a guide on how to avoid persecution, but rather as encouragement
to endure persecution faithfully.” (Guthrie-p.112)

6 th Seal:

1. 1. 1. 1. When we die, we go (directly to heaven).
         2. Although God’s judgments are delayed, (they will come).
         3. God’s verdict (will overturn) man’s verdict against His people.

II. THE PROMISE OF DISASTER

One aspect of the 6 th seal which will not go away: the (terror of judgment day).

Notice the response of the people in verse 16.

A summary of chapter 6:

1. 1. 1. 1. The church should expect to live (adventurously).
         2. The church should expect to live (dangerously).
         3. The church should expect to live (fearlessly).

Next Week: Theme: Victory! Series: The Lamb Wins!

Title: Here Comes the Umbrella! Revelation 7:1-17