The 1st Six Seals

It is important to look back at what has happened thus far. John was given a vision while on Patmos.

He saw Jesus among the seven lampstands and He had seven stars in His right-hand

He was told to write a message to seven churches

He saw God seated on His throne

There were four creatures

There were 24 elders

They all sing and worship

He saw a scroll in the right-hand of God

No one was found to open it.

Jesus took the scroll

4 creatures /24 elders bow before Jesus

Sing a New Song

Angels sing

Every living creature sings

There is no rapture, no return of Christ yet. This would suggest that the seven seals would be broken while believers were still alive. Each seal is figurative and can mean any multitude of things. However there is only one true meaning and it would not be 100% known until it takes place. The Lamb opens the seals.

Seal 1

One of the 4 Living Creatures says, “Come.”

White Horse came (from where, the scroll?)

Rider had a bow and he was given a crown

He went out to conquer

Seal 2

2nd Living Creature said, “Come.”

Bright Red Horse came

Given a sword and takes peace from the earth

People kill one another

Seal 3

3rd Living Creature says, “Come.”

Black Horse came

Had a Pair of scales

(Voice in the midst of living creatures)

“Wheat and Barley cost a days pay”

“Do not damage oil and wine”

Seal 4

4th Living Creature said, “Come.”

Pale Green Horse (Death - Only one with a name)

Hades followed behind him

Authority over 1/4 of the earth

Kill: People

By: Sword, famine, disease, and wild animals