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Revelation Lecture 13

TAKE THE SCROLL AND EAT IT

Revelation 10:1-11

Key Verse 10:10

1. How is the mighty angel described, and who do you think he is (1)? What does he hold in his hand (2a)? What might his stance suggest about the scope of his message and authority (2b)? Why might God tell John to seal up what the seven thunders said (3-4)?
2. What is the significance of the angel swearing by the eternal God and declaring, “There will be no more delay” (5–6)? How does this declaration relate to the martyrs’ cry (6:9–11)? What is “the mystery of God” that will be accomplished when the seventh trumpet sounds (7)?
3. What might taking and eating the scroll symbolize (8-9a)? What does it mean that the scroll tastes sweet in John’s mouth but turns his stomach sour (9b–10)? In light of this passage, what attitude should we have toward God’s word?
4. What does “You must prophesy again” reveal about John’s calling (11)? What does the reference to “many peoples, nations, languages and kings” reveal about the scope of his message? How does this chapter encourage you to take God’s word seriously and share it faithfully with others?