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REVELATION 19

THE BRIDE OF THE LAMB + THE FINAL VICTORY

After God’s victory is revealed, John hears a loud voice from a great multitude. They are praising God, crying out “Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God.” God’s judgment is not unwarranted, but exhibits His truth and justice. The twenty-four elders and four creatures all bow down before the throne, worshipping and honoring God.

The multitude continues praising God, rejoicing and exulting Him as Lord. The angel instructs John to write all of this down and states that those who are invited to the wedding feast are blessed. The wedding feast is a celebration of the Lamb and the bride, which represents the church. In heaven, God and His people are finally unified!

John falls to worship the angel, but the angel quickly stops him. The angel corrects John, stating that only Jesus is worthy of worship.

Suddenly John sees the heavens open, revealing a white horse. The rider of the horse is called “Faithful and True,” wearing many crowns and having eyes like flames. He wears a white robe that was dipped in blood, symbolizing purity and sacrifice. Within his mouth is a sharp sword, an image of truth.

The great beast, the enemy of God and false prophet, is captured. This beast is a deceiver, leading astray everyone who received the mark of the beast. Jesus is ultimately victorious over the beast, as the beast is thrown into a lake of fire! The rest of God’s opposers are slain by the sword of His mouth.

STUDY QUESTIONS

In Revelation 19, we shift from mourning Babylon to celebrating the marriage supper of the Lamb. What does the image of the bride teach us about our identity as the Church? How does this image contrast with the earlier image of the prostitute?

Revelation 19:10 (ESV) says, “The testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.” What do you think this phrase means? How does it help us understand the purpose of prophecy throughout Scripture?