Revelation 15-16 Study Questions
Revelation 15:
- What did John see the seven angels possessing and for what purpose?
- Where in Revelation have we read about a sea of glass previously, and where was it located?
- Read Moses’s song in Exodus 15. What similarities do you see between that song and the song in Revelation 15:3-4?
- What is God being praised for in Rev. 15:3-4?
- What had John observed in the heavenly temple in Revelation 11:19? What did he observe coming out of the temple in Rev. 15?
- What were the seven angels given and by whom in Rev. 15:7?
- When the temple was filled with smoke in the Old Testament, what did it signify? (See Ex 19:18, Ex. 40:34-35, 1 Kings 18:10-11:2, 2 Chronicles 5:13-14, Isaiah 6:4, Ezekiel 10:4)
Revelation 16:
- Record the 7 bowls of God’s wrath and who each bowl impacted. Compare the judgements of the 7 trumpets and the 7 seals from earlier in Revelation with the judgements of the 7 bowls. What is similar, what is different?
- Define “just” or “justice”. What is the difference between justice and fairness?
- Considering Rev 16:6. How do we see God’s justice is perfectly measured in this passage?
- What do you learn about the people who receive God’s judgement in chapter 16?
- What has God done over the course of all time to help people avoid His judgement and wrath?
- What does repentance require?
- Do you think God takes delight in the death of the wicked? Why or why not? (Read Ez. 18:30-32)
- Where else in the Bible have we heard God proclaim “It is done”? (Hint: read John 19)
- Why is eternal punishment eternal?
- What does it mean to be alert and remained clothed as we expect the second coming of Christ?
Application Questions:
- If I were to write a personal song of praise to God, what would be some examples of the words I would use from how I have experienced God in my life?
- Are there any parts of my life that I might be resisting God’s call to repent and submit to Him?
- How has Jesus equipped me to to be able to be alert and ready for His return? What active part to I play in being prepared for what is to come?
- From what scriptures can I find assurance that anyone who truly wants to be with God, will be with Him in the end?