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BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 24, Day 3: Revelation 19:6-10

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Summary of Revelation 19:6-10

The celebration in heaven continues after the fall of Babylon with the great multitude shouting and praising the Lord. The wedding of the Lamb has come. The angel says blessed are those who are invited to the wedding supper.

BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 24, Day 3: Revelation 19:6-10

6a) Jesus’ salvation of those who believe in him and their final dwelling place in heaven.

b)

John 14:15-21: Jesus asked God to send us the Holy Spirit to guide us. Jesus died so that we may live.

John 15:9-17: Jesus loves us as much as God loves him. We are Jesus’ friends and he has given us knowledge of him to guide us. Jesus chose us to bear fruit. He gives us what we ask for. He offers us love and compassion.

2 Corinthians 11:2: “I am jealous for you with a godly jealousy. I promised you to one husband, to Christ, so that I might present you as a pure virgin to him.” Godly jealousy is intense, showing us God’s continued love for us. We will be pure when we are married to Christ forever.

Ephesians 5:25-33: God gives us spouses to love one another as Christ loves us.

7) Believers

8a) Angels are below Jesus and God. We are not to worship anyone but the Lord and Jesus.

b) Nothing should be above God, so I try to ensure that nothing is.

Conclusions BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 24, Day 3: Revelation 19:6-10

I’ve always loved the picture of believers/the church as Christ’s bride. It’s such a relatable image, and it’s wonderful that one day the final wedding will take place and we’ll be with Jesus forever!

End Notes BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 24, Day 3: Revelation 19:6-10

We see the concept of the church as Christ’s bride often in Scripture (2 Corinthians 11:2, Ephesians 5:25-32)

We see Israel/God’s people as God’s wife in the Old Testament (Hosea 2:19-20, Isaiah 54:5, Ezekiel 16)

Being clean is being pure, loyal, and faithful.

We are to be presented to Jesus as pure.

Nothing created (including angels) should ever be worshipped. Angels worship Jesus (Hebrews 1:6)

Prophecy reveals Jesus.

Fun Fact: The bride is the 4th and last woman mentioned in the book of Revelation in the Bible.

Here, we see the 4th beatitude or blessing in Revelation: “Blessed are those who are invited to the wedding supper.”

Beatitudes of Revelation:

  1. Revelation 1:3
  2. Revelation 14:13
  3. Revelation 16:15
  4. Revelation 19:9
  5. Revelation 20:6
  6. Revelation 22:7
  7. Revelation 22:14

The bride is the church, and the wedding guests are believers.

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BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 24, Day 2: Revelation 19:1-5

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Summary of Revelation 19:1-5

Those in heaven (including the 24 elders and 4 living creatures) shouted after Babylon’s fall, praising God for His goodness, judgments, and revenge for His servants.

BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 24, Day 2: Revelation 19:1-5

3) Salvation, glory, and power belong to God. Salvation is Jesus’ sacrifice for us so that we can have eternal life with God. Glory is God’s magnificence and His goodness, giving Him praise. Power is how God is in control of everything and how He can do whatever He wants.

4) Omniscence, omnipotent, just judgments, and how He keeps His promises. I would say all are important in some way to me. All offer me hope, encouragement, and courage to keep going, doing His will in this world.

5a) Babylon’s fall and final judgment

b) Worship in heaven is definitely inspiring. I’m not by nature very worshipful in terms of singing (maybe because I can’t sing), so seeing heaven so full of worship and singing helps me to express myself too.

Conclusions BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 24, Day 2: Revelation 19:1-5

Seems like those in heaven have been waiting a long time for God’s judgment. This gives us encouragement and hope as it can seem like we wait a long time for things to happen in our lives, too. Great lesson on keeping the faith and then celebrating when it happens!

End Notes BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 24, Day 2: Revelation 19:1-5

We first saw the great multitude in Revelation 7:9-14. Their prayer is answered here (Revelation 6:10) as Babylon falls.

Fun Fact: We’ll see the word “Hallelujah” 4 times in Revelation 19  It appears nowhere else in the New Testament. Hallelujah means “praise the Lord.”

God is being praised here for His righteous judgment.

The voice is most likely an angel’s voice.

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Friday’s Digest BSF Revelation: The Hope Lesson 23

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW IN BSF REVELATION: THE HOPE LESSON 23

  • We are called to live differently
  • Our values are not the world’s values
  • We depend on God
  • God accomplishes good in our lives
  • God’s plans are always good and often lead to personal growth
  • We are to help grow the kingdom
  • God’s gifts are for His glory

TAKE AWAY: God always hears our cries for help.

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Friday’s Digest BSF Revelation: The Hope Lesson 22

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW IN BSF REVELATION: THE HOPE LESSON 22

  • Every day is an opportunity to choose God’s will over your own
  • God limits the power of those who persecute us
  • Always remember we were chosen by God to be His
  • God empowers us to follow Him
  • Those against God will face destruction
  • God always prevails
  • The power of God within us is stronger than the evil around us

TAKE AWAY: God will use anything or anyone to accomplish His purposes.

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Friday’s Digest BSF Revelation: The Hope Lesson 21

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW IN BSF REVELATION: THE HOPE LESSON 21

  • Every sin is against God Himself
  • The fact that Jesus had to die to save us should tell you just how serious sin is to God
  • God always comes to our aid
  • Because God loves us so, He has to discipline us and respond to our sin
  • Everyone will face God as judge
  • Justice is deserved; grace is undeserved
  • God’s purposes always prevail
  • Jesus satisfied God’s justice with his merciful sacrifice, freeing us from sin
  • Our sins cause us to repent

TAKE AWAY: God is just and merciful because of His love for us.

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Friday’s Digest BSF Revelation: The Hope Lesson 20

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW IN BSF REVELATION: THE HOPE LESSON 20

  • God brings justice, mercy, and grace
  • God knows you are faithful
  • Everything God does is good
  • God perfectly loves His children
  • God judges those who persistently reject Him
  • God’s timing is always right
  • God molds us to Him
  • Humility is the proper response to God
  • Always seek God and His purpose in your life

TAKE AWAY: God’s judgments are always righteous.

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Friday’s Digest BSF Revelation: The Hope Lesson 19

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW IN BSF REVELATION: THE HOPE LESSON 19

  • Grow with God by studying His Word and walking with Him in life
  • Believers live with purpose in their lives
  • Believers look to Christ always
  • Only God offers the redeemed hope, comfort, and eternal salvation

TAKE AWAY: Only believers will stand at the end.

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Friday’s Digest BSF Revelation: The Hope Lesson 18

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW IN BSF REVELATION: THE HOPE LESSON 18

  • God accomplishes His good purposes in your suffering
  • God can be glorified in your suffering
  • You grow in faith and Godly character when you suffer
  • Choose to pray, learn, and grow in your suffering
  • God draws you close to Him in your suffering
  • God uses what is difficult for us for our own good
  • God is always in control
  • God is our source of comfort in our sufferings
  • God is always at work doing much more than we realize
  • Everything that is good is from God
  • God uses all things for our good and to accomplish His divine purposes
  • We share in Christ’s suffering to share in His glory
  • Suffering keeps us dependent on God
  • We must trust God in our sufferings
  • God has a bigger purpose for your pain

TAKE AWAY: God gives us the strength for our sufferings.

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BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 18, Day 5: Read the Passages Accompanying the Following Questions

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BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 18, Day 5: Various Passages

10)

Psalm 23: God gives His presence. He gives His comfort. He refreshes your soul. He gives you His strength and courage. He guides God prepares a table for you, anoints your head with oil. God gives His goodness and love and protection. This helps me to know I am not alone in my struggles.

Matthew 11:28-29: God gives rest and knowledge. This lets me know that God holds my burdens, too.

1 Corinthians 10:13: God won’t let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. He also provides a way out when you are tempted so that you can endure it. This is comforting when your temptation causes your suffering.

2 Corinthians 12:6-10: God offers His grace and strength in our weaknesses. This is encouraging when our sufferings seem to be unending.

Hebrews 4:14-16: God offers us mercy and grace in our time of need. Jesus knows our temptations and our weaknesses. Therefore, we can take comfort in the fact that God forgives us and offers us all that we need in our times of need.

Revelation 21:4: God promises that there will be no more tears, death, mourning, crying, or pain in the Second Coming. It is comforting to know that one day, all of humanity’s suffering will end.

11a) We are called to love each other as God has loved us. We should praise God for our sufferings that bear his name and be overjoyed when his glory is revealed and continue to do good in the work as we’ve been called to do. We are blessed as the Spirit of glory and God rests on us. Since God comforts us in our troubles, we are to comfort others in their troubles with God’s comfort. You will have patient endurance.

b) I think I’m good at encouraging others and helping others understand His word. I hope my life is a testimony to others as to what God can do in your life when you are faithful. I hope I help others.

Conclusions BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 18, Day 5: Various Passages

Some of the best Bible passages for being comforted during our sufferings and struggles and helping others, too.

End Notes BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 18, Day 5: Various Passages

Suffering is a part of life, and while it’s never fun, having a healthy, Godly perspective can make it easier to bear. After all, you have to walk through your struggles anyway, so wouldn’t you rather have God by your side than no one?

It’s a choice. Go through life alone, or go through it with the help of God. It’s really that simple for choosing to believe in Christ, too.

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BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 18, Day 4: Read the Passages Accompanying the Following Questions

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BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 18, Day 4: Various Passages

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Psalm 73:26-28: So that we rely on God and come to Him. Suffering most definitely brings me closer to God. I pray more. I learn more. I change more.

Proverbs 3:11-12: God disciplines us because He loves us. God is trying to teach us things, and He uses suffering to do so. This brings us closer to Him, too.

Romans 5:3-4: Suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. We all need perseverance and hope in our lives. When we suffer, we grow as people and we gain more hope for the future.

Romans 8:17: We share in Christ’s sufferings so that we can share in His glory. It’s hard for me to feel “glory” but I do anticipate it more when I suffer.

Romans 8:28-30: Suffering is for our good and for God’s ultimate purpose. We were predestined to be called, justified, and glorified. Sometimes suffering is exactly what we need to grow and to accomplish God’s purpose for our lives.

Philippians 3:8-9: Nothing is as important in this world as knowing Christ. And, because Christ suffered, we suffer and this draws us closer to Him.

Hebrews 5:8-9: Suffering teaches obedience to God and God’s will. Suffering can make us choose God and the harder path rather than the easier path.

9) Losing all of my animals in 14 months was very rough. It still hurts every day, and I miss them so. I don’t think I ever doubted God, but it was a very rough season where I leaned on Him the most.

Conclusions BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 18, Day 4: Various Passages

Suffering can be a very interesting thing. It hurts, but at the end, you come out stronger. As long as you keep that perspective, God will take you to heights you never imagined possible.

End Notes BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 18, Day 4: Various Passages

Great passages about Christ’s suffering and how we can get through the times we suffer. It may be worth it to bookmark these passages and refer to them when you need them.

Lots of wisdom, advice, and reminders here.

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