Summary of Revelation 20:4-6
John saw thrones where those who had been given authority to judge sat. Those who had been beheaded because of their testimony about Jesus and because of the word of God were there. They came to life and reigned with Christ a thousand years. This is the first resurrection. Blessed and holy are those who share in the first resurrection. The second death has no power over them, but they will be priests of God and of Christ and will reign with him for a thousand years.
BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 25, Day 3: Revelation 20:4-6
6a) They had been beheaded because of their testimony about Jesus and because of the word of God. They were risen and reigned with Christ for the thousand-year period.
b) God is good and just, and He rewards those who serve Him.
7) The first resurrection is the raising of all believers. This takes place in various stages. This is before the second resurrection where the wicked will be judged by God. The second resurrection is the raising of the unbelievers. The Millenial kingdom divides these two resurrections. Those who have done what is good will share in it.
8a) The second death (that is eternal damnation to hell).
b) “The second death has no power over them, but they will be priests of God and of Christ and will reign with him for a thousand years.”
c) It gives me such hope that I will live again forever with Jesus.
d) It gives me the strength to get through my days.
Conclusions BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 25, Day 3: Revelation 20:4-6
Such powerful news that believers will rise again and avoid the second death. Praise be to God and Jesus!
End Notes BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 25, Day 3: Revelation 20:4-6
Great explanation on the first and second resurrections HERE
Those given authority to judge could be the 24 elders (Revelation 4:4), the apostles (Matthew 19:28), or the saints (1 Corinthians 6:2-3).
These people reign with Jesus while Satan is bound.
These people are those God resurrects before the Tribulation and the martyrs and those who come out of the Tribulation alive.
Fun Fact: The New Testament uses the word resurrection 40 times, which refers to the physical resurrection every time except in Luke 2:34.
The righteous will rise in phases:
- Christ rose first
- The “many”
- The church
- Tribulation saints
- Old Testament saints
All of the righteous rise before the wicked and before the Millennium.
The second death here means separation from Christ.
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