Transcript
Today's Bible Translation
Bible translation used in today's episode: Ch. 7-9 NASB, Ch. 10-11 WEB
Executive Producer
Kevin Dills
Podcast Introduction
It’s Prophecy Friday. We’ll read Revelation 7-11. I’m calling this episode “The Seventh Seal.“
Design: Scott Snider | Photo: Midjourney
Summary
In Revelation chapters 8 and 9, the story continues from earlier chapters where a mysterious book with seven seals is introduced. No one in heaven or on earth could open it except for Jesus, referred to as the Lion from the tribe of Judah.
Chapter 6 reveals the opening of the first six seals, leaving only one unopened. But in Chapter 7, there is a break in the narrative as 144,000 people from twelve different tribes are marked as God's servants. A vast multitude from all over the world praises God and the Lamb.
In Chapter 8, picture a grand scene in your mind's eye: a multitude in Heaven before God's throne, including believers, angels, and Jesus Himself. The seventh and final seal is about to be opened, and all eyes are fixed on the book. When the seal is finally broken, an astonishing silence descends for half an hour, creating a moment of intense anticipation and wonder.
During this silence, an angel appears at the altar with incense, symbolizing the prayers of believers rising before God. This underscores the importance of prayer and how God pays attention to it. The focus of Heaven is on these prayers as they are presented at this critical moment in history.
This passage highlights that the prayers of God's people play a vital role in shaping the course of the world's final moments. It emphasizes the significance of prayer, even more powerful than any worldly forces, according to theologian T. F. Torrance. In light of this, it becomes clear that God values and considers our prayers as incredibly important.
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Steve Webb 0:00Everyone has been waiting for this moment.
Steve Webb 0:03It's the Lifespring! One Year Bible coming to you from Riverside, California and podcasting since 2004. and just a little bit late with this episode, I am your OG Godcaster. Steve Webb, it's prophecy Friday, and our reading today is Revelation seven through 11. I'm back from my surgery, and this episode is well over 12 hours late. and I'll give you a brief account of things after the reading and the commentary today. The website is Lifespringmedia.com. and I'll have contact information at the end of the show.
