Revelation 6: Horsemen of the Apocalypse - The First Six Seals are opened by the Lamb

Revelations 6 Why does Jesus the Lamb of God unseal the scrolls? What are the horsemen of the Apocalypse and what can we learn about God's righteousness and goodness through this terrible description of difficult things to come for humanity? We will learn that God is just and cannot allow evil to continue unmitigated to humanity's demise. We'll see today God has a plan and purpose in revealing His perfect Judgment when we have witnessed the height of wickedness and sin reign in the world. Outline: I. God’s Wrath: What happens when God lifts His hands from in human life and affairs (6:1-8) A. Loss of Freedom (6:1-2) B. Loss of Peace (6:3-4) C. Loss of Provision (6:5-6) D. Loss of Life (6:7-8) P: Even as God’s wrath executes justice, Jesus still calls II. God’s Sovereign Consolation: What happens when God gives us His perfect consolation (6:9-11) A. Awaiting Justice (6:9-10) B. Awarded for Faithfulness (6:11) P: Believers can trust Jesus’ sovereign timing for His justice and His very great reward. III. God’s Wrath: What happens when God lifts His hand from His Creation (6:12-17) A. When Released on the Planet (6:12-14) B. When Released on People (6:15-17) P: God’s love is displayed when Jesus endured God’s wrath on the cross.