Revelation Bible Class by Hiram Kemp Part 10

Aug 20, 2023 - Sunday AM MPR Bible Class

 

Questions for Revelation 11

Summary of last week’s class:

After the plagues and punishments of chapter 9, John described a mighty angel coming on the scene with great power (Rev. 10:1-3). The angel had a message that was going to come to pass soon and there would no longer be a delay (Rev. 10:5-7). John was told to take the scroll and consume it. Though there were sweet aspects to God’s message there also were hard truths that John needed to digest and be willing and ready to share (Rev. 10:8-10). After John eats the scroll he is told that he must go again and prophesy to many peoples and nations about the things he has heard. The message of devastation for God’s enemies needed to be embraced and announced, but God’s people needed to be ready to endure hardship as they patiently waited for God to vindicate them. Chapter 11 contains the message John was told to eat and consume. In chapter 11 we find out what made the message sweet but also what made it bitter for God’s people.

Questions for chapter 11

1. What is the temple of God that is being measured in Revelation 11:1?
2. Why is the court outside the temple not measured (11:2)? What does the measuring symbolize/refer to?
3. Who are the two witnesses (11:3)? How can we know?
4. What two Old Testament figures are the witnesses representing (11:6)? What do you think this is designed to communicate to readers?
5. What is the great city referenced in Revelation 11:8?
6. What theme is repeated in Revelation 11:13 concerning the punishment on God’s enemies?
7. Did some of God’s enemies genuinely repent in Revelation 11:13?
8. What does Revelation 11:15 mean? Describe it in your own words.
9. What psalm is echoed in Revelation 11:18? —Hint: it’s one of the first two psalms.
10. What does the ark of the covenant represent (11:19)?

Duration 46:22