Revelation (Adults)

Chapter 10

Lesson written by David Riggs and Murray Wade

Please read the chapter and be ready to discuss your answers to the questions below.

 

SOME BACKGROUND INFORMATION

At this point we have an interlude between the sixth and seventh trumpets or the second and third woes as there was between the sixth and seventh seals. John sees another strong angel coming down out of heaven arrayed with a cloud. Notice the vivid description of this angel. He had "a little book (or scroll) open" in his hand (verse 2). He set his right foot upon the sea and his left foot on the earth. John is told by the angel to take the little book (or scroll) and eat it.

 

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR REVELATION 10

 

1. Describe the angel of verses 1-3.

 

 

2. What did the angel have opened in his hand?

 

 

3. With the description of the angel from question 1 in mind; was the message he was to deliver important and who was the message for? Please explain the reasons for your answer.

 

 

4. A voice from heaven tells John to seal up what the seven thunders uttered and not to write them. Similar to the revelations to Daniel in Daniel 8:26, 12:4, and 12:9, what might this mean?

 

 

5. Who does the angel swear by?

 

 

6. What is to be delayed no longer?

 

 

7. From verse 7, what do you think the mystery of God is that was declared to His servants and prophets? 

 

 

8. John is told to take the little book (or scroll) from the angel. Then the angel tells John to eat the little book (or scroll). What does the angel say John will taste when he eats the book? 

 

 

9. Why do you think John was to eat this little book?

 

 

10. What does verse 11 indicate to you about God’s plans for John?