“The Wrath of the Lamb”

Revelation 6:9-17
November 21, 2021

Main Point: John records what it will be like when the fifth and sixth seals are opened and the wrath of the Lamb comes.

I. The Saints Seek Justice, Verses 9-11

II. The Signs Announce Judgment, Verses 12-14

III. The Sinners Hide in Fear, Verses 15-17

Questions for Spiritual Growth

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1. What did John see when the fifth seal was opened in Revelation 6:9-11? What is the meaning of the slain souls being at the base of the altar?
   

2. What did they request? Is it “Christian” for these martyred saints to pray for vengeance on their murderers?
   

3. Why do the saints call God “holy and true”? How does their request relate to the theme of Revelation?
   

4. What is the significance of the white robes given to the martyrs?
   

5. Read Joel 2:28–32. How does this Old Testament prophecy of the great and terrible Day of the Lord compare to the description by John in Revelation 6:12–17?
   

6. What happens when the sixth seal was opened in 6:12-14? What effect do these events have on people?
   

7. What do they want the mountains and rocks to do in 6:16? Why?
   

8. What does a healthy fear of God look like? In what areas of your life do you fail to revere God and treat Him as holy?
   

9. As you study John’s vision of the future and ponder all that is to come, how specifically are you motivated, challenged, and convicted to: walk with Christ? share your faith? worship God? study the Word? grow deeper in your relationship with God?