Introduction: The spirit of Revelation changes in this chapter. It is no longer the gloom of the tribulation but now looks forward with victory to the coming King.

1. THE ALLELUIA CHORUS (Revelation 19:1-6 [1] And after these things I heard a great voice of much people in heaven, saying, Alleluia; Salvation, and glory, and honour, and power, unto the Lord our God: [2] For true and righteous are his judgments: for he hath judged the great whore, which did corrupt the earth with her fornication, and hath avenged the blood of his servants at her hand. [3] And again they said, Alleluia And her smoke rose up for ever and ever. [4] And the four and twenty elders and the four beasts fell down and worshipped God that sat on the throne, saying, Amen; Alleluia. [5] And a voice came out of the throne, saying, Praise our God, all ye his servants, and ye that fear him, both small and great. [6] And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of mighty thunderings, saying, Alleluia: for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth.
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1. First Verse (Revelation 19:1-2 [1] And after these things I heard a great voice of much people in heaven, saying, Alleluia; Salvation, and glory, and honour, and power, unto the Lord our God: [2] For true and righteous are his judgments: for he hath judged the great whore, which did corrupt the earth with her fornication, and hath avenged the blood of his servants at her hand.
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1. Their response to Revelation 18:20Rejoice over her, thou heaven, and ye holy apostles and prophets; for God hath avenged you on her.
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2. A great voice of much people in heaven (Revelation 19:1And after these things I heard a great voice of much people in heaven, saying, Alleluia; Salvation, and glory, and honour, and power, unto the Lord our God:
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3. Alleluia, salvation, glory, honor, power unto God (Revelation 19:1And after these things I heard a great voice of much people in heaven, saying, Alleluia; Salvation, and glory, and honour, and power, unto the Lord our God:
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4. True and righteous are His judgments (Revelation 19:2For true and righteous are his judgments: for he hath judged the great whore, which did corrupt the earth with her fornication, and hath avenged the blood of his servants at her hand.
   See All...; Psalm 19:9The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether.
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5. He hath judged the great whore (Revelation 19:2For true and righteous are his judgments: for he hath judged the great whore, which did corrupt the earth with her fornication, and hath avenged the blood of his servants at her hand.
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6. He hath avenged the blood of His servants (Revelation 19:2For true and righteous are his judgments: for he hath judged the great whore, which did corrupt the earth with her fornication, and hath avenged the blood of his servants at her hand.
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2. Second Verse (Revelation 19:3And again they said, Alleluia And her smoke rose up for ever and ever.
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1. They again said Alleluia
2. Her smoke rose up forever and ever
3. Third Verse (Revelation 19:4And the four and twenty elders and the four beasts fell down and worshipped God that sat on the throne, saying, Amen; Alleluia.
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1. By the 24 elders and four beasts
2. They fell down and worshipped God
3. Saying, Amen, Alleluia
4. Fourth Verse (Revelation 19:5And a voice came out of the throne, saying, Praise our God, all ye his servants, and ye that fear him, both small and great.
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1. A solo: a voice coming out of the throne
2. Saying, Praise our God
1. All ye His servants
2. Ye that fear Him
5. Final Verse (Revelation 19:6And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of mighty thunderings, saying, Alleluia: for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth.
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1. The voice of a great multitude
1. As the voice of many waters
2. As the voice of mighty thunderings
2. Saying, Alleluia, for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth
2. THE MARRIAGE SUPPER OF THE LAMB (Revelation 19:7-10 [7] Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready. [8] And to her was granted that she should be arrayed in fine linen, clean and white: for the fine linen is the righteousness of saints. [9] And he saith unto me, Write, Blessed are they which are called unto the marriage supper of the Lamb. And he saith unto me, These are the true sayings of God. [10] And I fell at his feet to worship him. And he said unto me, See thou do it not: I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren that have the testimony of Jesus: worship God: for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.
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1. A Time of Rejoicing (Revelation 19:7-8 [7] Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready. [8] And to her was granted that she should be arrayed in fine linen, clean and white: for the fine linen is the righteousness of saints.
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1. Be glad and rejoice (Revelation 19:7Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready.
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2. Give honor to Him (Revelation 19:7Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready.
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3. The marriage of the Lamb is come (Revelation 19:7Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready.
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4. His wife has made herself ready (Revelation 19:7Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready.
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5. She is arrayed in fine linen (Revelation 19:8And to her was granted that she should be arrayed in fine linen, clean and white: for the fine linen is the righteousness of saints.
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1. Clean and white
2. The righteousness of the saints (see Ephesians 5:26-27 [26] That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, [27] That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.
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2. Special Note on the Marriage Supper of the Lamb
1. The Biblical pattern for marriage
1. First, the marriage contract
1. It was consummated before the two came together as husband and wife
2. However, it was a legal contract and the couple were at this time considered legally married
3. At this time, a proper dowry would be determined and paid
2. Second, the wedding
1. This often occurred years after the marriage contract had been signed
2. In this ceremony, the bridegroom would go to the house of the bride and escort her to his home
3. Third, the marriage feast
1. This followed the actual wedding
2. Guests would be invited and a great feast would take place (John 2:1And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there:
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2. The Biblical fulfillment of this pattern
1. The Lamb is Jesus Christ (John 1:29The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.
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2. His bride is the New Testament church in glory (Ephesians 5:25-27 [25] Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; [26] That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, [27] That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.
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3. The marriage contract was settled when He died on the cross
4. The contract is settled and the bride is already considered to be His wife (Revelation 19:7Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready.
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5. He left the dowry (earnest) of His Spirit for the believer (Ephesians 1:13-14 [13] In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, [14] Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory.
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6. He will come and take us to His home in heaven (John 14:1-3 [1] Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. [2] In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. [3] And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.
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7. Later, guests will be invited and the marriage feast will take place (Revelation 19:9And he saith unto me, Write, Blessed are they which are called unto the marriage supper of the Lamb. And he saith unto me, These are the true sayings of God.
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3. A Source of Blessing (Revelation 19:9And he saith unto me, Write, Blessed are they which are called unto the marriage supper of the Lamb. And he saith unto me, These are the true sayings of God.
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1. Blessed are those called to the marriage supper of the Lamb
2. These are the true sayings of God
4. A Cause to Worship (Revelation 19:10And I fell at his feet to worship him. And he said unto me, See thou do it not: I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren that have the testimony of Jesus: worship God: for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.
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1. Not a cause to worship
1. A fellow servant
2. A brother who has the testimony of Jesus
2. But a time to worship God (see Revelation 22:8-9 [8] And I John saw these things, and heard them. And when I had heard and seen, I fell down to worship before the feet of the angel which shewed me these things. [9] Then saith he unto me, See thou do it not: for I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren the prophets, and of them which keep the sayings of this book: worship God.
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3. The cause for worshipping God
1. Because of the testimony of Jesus
2. Because of the spirit of prophecy
3. THE CONQUERING CHRIST (Revelation 19:11-16 [11] And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war. [12] His eyes were as a flame of fire, and on his head were many crowns; and he had a name written, that no man knew, but he himself. [13] And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood: and his name is called The Word of God. [14] And the armies which were in heaven followed him upon white horses, clothed in fine linen, white and clean. [15] And out of his mouth goeth a sharp sword, that with it he should smite the nations: and he shall rule them with a rod of iron: and he treadeth the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God. [16] And he hath on his vesture and on his thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.
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1. The Vision (Revelation 19:11And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war.
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2. His Horse (Revelation 19:11And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war.
   See All...) – “a white horse” – compare 2 Kings 6:17And Elisha prayed, and said, LORD, I pray thee, open his eyes, that he may see. And the LORD opened the eyes of the young man; and he saw: and, behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha.
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3. His Description
1. His eyes were as a flame of fire (Revelation 19:12His eyes were as a flame of fire, and on his head were many crowns; and he had a name written, that no man knew, but he himself.
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2. On his head were many crowns (Revelation 19:12His eyes were as a flame of fire, and on his head were many crowns; and he had a name written, that no man knew, but he himself.
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3. Clothed with a vesture dipped in blood (Revelation 19:13And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood: and his name is called The Word of God.
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4. Out of His mouth goes a sharp two-edged sword (Revelation 19:15And out of his mouth goeth a sharp sword, that with it he should smite the nations: and he shall rule them with a rod of iron: and he treadeth the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God.
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4. His Names
1. Faithful (Revelation 19:11And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war.
   See All...; Revelation 3:14And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God;
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2. True (Revelation 19:11And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war.
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3. A name written (Revelation 19:12His eyes were as a flame of fire, and on his head were many crowns; and he had a name written, that no man knew, but he himself.
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1. No man knew (Judges 13:18And the angel of the LORD said unto him, Why askest thou thus after my name, seeing it is secret?
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2. But he himself
4. The Word of God (Revelation 19:13And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood: and his name is called The Word of God.
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5. KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS (Revelation 19: 16; 17:14
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1. Written on His vesture; the vesture of Christ (Psalm 22:18They part my garments among them, and cast lots upon my vesture.
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2. Written on His thigh
1. The thigh of Abraham (Genesis 24:2And Abraham said unto his eldest servant of his house, that ruled over all that he had, Put, I pray thee, thy hand under my thigh:
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2. The thigh of Jacob (Genesis 32:25And when he saw that he prevailed not against him, he touched the hollow of his thigh; and the hollow of Jacob's thigh was out of joint, as he wrestled with him.
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3. The thigh of Joseph (Genesis 47:29And the time drew nigh that Israel must die: and he called his son Joseph, and said unto him, If now I have found grace in thy sight, put, I pray thee, thy hand under my thigh, and deal kindly and truly with me; bury me not, I pray thee, in Egypt:
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4. The thigh of Ehud (Judges 3:16But Ehud made him a dagger which had two edges, of a cubit length; and he did gird it under his raiment upon his right thigh.
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5. The sword on the thigh (Psalm 45:3Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O most mighty, with thy glory and thy majesty.
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6. Smiting on the thigh – a sign of shame (Jeremiah 31:19Surely after that I was turned, I repented; and after that I was instructed, I smote upon my thigh: I was ashamed, yea, even confounded, because I did bear the reproach of my youth.
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7. The name on the thigh (Revelation 19:16And he hath on his vesture and on his thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.
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5. His Work
1. In righteousness (Revelation 19:11And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war.
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1. To judge (John 5:22For the Father judgeth no man, but hath committed all judgment unto the Son:
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2. To make war
2. He shall smite the nations (Revelation 19:15And out of his mouth goeth a sharp sword, that with it he should smite the nations: and he shall rule them with a rod of iron: and he treadeth the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God.
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3. He shall rule the nations with a rod of iron (Revelation 19:15And out of his mouth goeth a sharp sword, that with it he should smite the nations: and he shall rule them with a rod of iron: and he treadeth the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God.
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4. He treads the winepress of Almighty God (Revelation 19:15And out of his mouth goeth a sharp sword, that with it he should smite the nations: and he shall rule them with a rod of iron: and he treadeth the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God.
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1. The fierceness
2. The wrath
6. His Armies (Revelation 19:14And the armies which were in heaven followed him upon white horses, clothed in fine linen, white and clean.
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1. With Him in heaven
2. Followed Him on white horses (1 Thessalonians 3:13To the end he may stablish your hearts unblameable in holiness before God, even our Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all his saints.
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3. Clothed in fine linen (Revelation 19:8And to her was granted that she should be arrayed in fine linen, clean and white: for the fine linen is the righteousness of saints.
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1. White
2. Clean
4. THE SUPPER OF THE GREAT GOD (Revelation 19:17-21 [17] And I saw an angel standing in the sun; and he cried with a loud voice, saying to all the fowls that fly in the midst of heaven, Come and gather yourselves together unto the supper of the great God; [18] That ye may eat the flesh of kings, and the flesh of captains, and the flesh of mighty men, and the flesh of horses, and of them that sit on them, and the flesh of all men, both free and bond, both small and great. [19] And I saw the beast, and the kings of the earth, and their armies, gathered together to make war against him that sat on the horse, and against his army. [20] And the beast was taken, and with him the false prophet that wrought miracles before him, with which he deceived them that had received the mark of the beast, and them that worshipped his image. These both were cast alive into a lake of fire burning with brimstone. [21] And the remnant were slain with the sword of him that sat upon the horse, which sword proceeded out of his mouth: and all the fowls were filled with their flesh.
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1. The Call to Supper (Revelation 19:17-18 [17] And I saw an angel standing in the sun; and he cried with a loud voice, saying to all the fowls that fly in the midst of heaven, Come and gather yourselves together unto the supper of the great God; [18] That ye may eat the flesh of kings, and the flesh of captains, and the flesh of mighty men, and the flesh of horses, and of them that sit on them, and the flesh of all men, both free and bond, both small and great.
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1. The angel who made the announcement (Revelation 19:17And I saw an angel standing in the sun; and he cried with a loud voice, saying to all the fowls that fly in the midst of heaven, Come and gather yourselves together unto the supper of the great God;
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1. Standing in the sun
2. Crying with a loud voice
2. The fowls which were called to supper (Revelation 19:17And I saw an angel standing in the sun; and he cried with a loud voice, saying to all the fowls that fly in the midst of heaven, Come and gather yourselves together unto the supper of the great God;
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3. Title: the supper of the great God (Revelation 19:17And I saw an angel standing in the sun; and he cried with a loud voice, saying to all the fowls that fly in the midst of heaven, Come and gather yourselves together unto the supper of the great God;
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4. The provisions to be made for the supper (Revelation 19:18That ye may eat the flesh of kings, and the flesh of captains, and the flesh of mighty men, and the flesh of horses, and of them that sit on them, and the flesh of all men, both free and bond, both small and great.
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1. Kings
2. Captains
3. Mighty men – elite soldiers
4. Horses and riders - cavalry
5. All men - infantry
1. Free and bond
2. Small and great
2. NOTE: The Angel Standing in the Sun (Revelation 19:17And I saw an angel standing in the sun; and he cried with a loud voice, saying to all the fowls that fly in the midst of heaven, Come and gather yourselves together unto the supper of the great God;
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1. The standing angels in the Book of Revelation
1. The four angels standing on the four corners of the earth (Revelation 7:1And after these things I saw four angels standing on the four corners of the earth, holding the four winds of the earth, that the wind should not blow on the earth, nor on the sea, nor on any tree.
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2. The seven angels which stood before God (Revelation 8:2And I saw the seven angels which stood before God; and to them were given seven trumpets.
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3. Another angel which stood at the altar (Revelation 8:3And another angel came and stood at the altar, having a golden censer; and there was given unto him much incense, that he should offer it with the prayers of all saints upon the golden altar which was before the throne.
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4. The angel which stood upon the sea and upon the earth (Revelation 10:5And the angel which I saw stand upon the sea and upon the earth lifted up his hand to heaven,
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5. The angel standing in the sun (Revelation 19:17And I saw an angel standing in the sun; and he cried with a loud voice, saying to all the fowls that fly in the midst of heaven, Come and gather yourselves together unto the supper of the great God;
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2. The critics
1. Many modern scholars say the angel is really standing in the center of heaven, but do not say much about that
2. Most commentators either ignore this fact or acknowledge it and say nothing about it
3. The interpretation
1. There must be something significant about the sun at the coming of Christ in His glory
2. The LORD God is a sun and a shield (Psalm 84:11For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.
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3. One set of events during the tribulation is called “signs in the sun” (Luke 21:25And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring;
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4. The tribulation is marked by signs such as the sun being darkened, the moon giving no light, and the stars falling (Matthew 24:29Immediately after the tribulation of those days shall the sun be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, and the stars shall fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens shall be shaken:
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5. However, a special sign called “the sign of the Son of man in heaven” immediately precedes His coming in power and great glory (Matthew 24:30And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.
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6. The sign mentioned in Matthew 24:30And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.
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7. This fits in with Malachi 4:1-3 [1] For, behold, the day cometh, that shall burn as an oven; and all the proud, yea, and all that do wickedly, shall be stubble: and the day that cometh shall burn them up, saith the LORD of hosts, that it shall leave them neither root nor branch. [2] But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings; and ye shall go forth, and grow up as calves of the stall. [3] And ye shall tread down the wicked; for they shall be ashes under the soles of your feet in the day that I shall do this, saith the LORD of hosts.
   See All... where Christ will come to those who fear His name as the “ Sun of righteousness .” This day shall burn as an oven and shall burn up all who do wickedly (verse 1). Also, at this time, the saints shall tread down the wicked (verse 3). The events perfectly fit the battle of Armageddon.
8. So, what does all this have to do with the literal sun? Read Isaiah 30:25-33 [25] And there shall be upon every high mountain, and upon every high hill, rivers and streams of waters in the day of the great slaughter, when the towers fall. [26] Moreover the light of the moon shall be as the light of the sun, and the light of the sun shall be sevenfold, as the light of seven days, in the day that the LORD bindeth up the breach of his people, and healeth the stroke of their wound. [27] Behold, the name of the LORD cometh from far, burning with his anger, and the burden thereof is heavy: his lips are full of indignation, and his tongue as a devouring fire: [28] And his breath, as an overflowing stream, shall reach to the midst of the neck, to sift the nations with the sieve of vanity: and there shall be a bridle in the jaws of the people, causing them to err. [29] Ye shall have a song, as in the night when a holy solemnity is kept; and gladness of heart, as when one goeth with a pipe to come into the mountain of the LORD, to the mighty One of Israel. [30] And the LORD shall cause his glorious voice to be heard, and shall shew the lighting down of his arm, with the indignation of his anger, and with the flame of a devouring fire, with scattering, and tempest, and hailstones. [31] For through the voice of the LORD shall the Assyrian be beaten down, which smote with a rod. [32] And in every place where the grounded staff shall pass, which the LORD shall lay upon him, it shall be with tabrets and harps: and in battles of shaking will he fight with it. [33] For Tophet is ordained of old; yea, for the king it is prepared; he hath made it deep and large: the pile thereof is fire and much wood; the breath of the LORD, like a stream of brimstone, doth kindle it.
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1. It describes “the day of the great slaughter” (verse 25). This matches “the supper of the great God” (Revelation 19:17And I saw an angel standing in the sun; and he cried with a loud voice, saying to all the fowls that fly in the midst of heaven, Come and gather yourselves together unto the supper of the great God;
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2. At this time, there is a sign in the heaven (Revelation 19:26
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1. The moon becomes as bright as the sun
2. The light of the sun is sevenfold
3. The wicked of the earth will be destroyed with the burning of God’s anger (Revelation 19:27
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4. The Assyrian shall be beaten down (Revelation 19:31
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5. The breath of the LORD will flow like a stream of brimstone (Revelation 19:33
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6. Compare Revelation 16:8-9 [8] And the fourth angel poured out his vial upon the sun; and power was given unto him to scorch men with fire. [9] And men were scorched with great heat, and blasphemed the name of God, which hath power over these plagues: and they repented not to give him glory.
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7. Consider the following:
1. The sun burning seven times brighter is different than the sun being darkened
2. Though we do not know how to measure seven times the brightness God’s way, mankind could certainly not last long under these circumstances. So, it must be a short event.
3. How better to indicate the coming of the Sun of righteousness than with the brightening of the physical sun?
4. Even with all this evidence, we must still admit that we may not know for sure the identity of the sign of the coming of the Son of man. But we can know that His coming is connected to the brightening of the sun.
9. Further evidence is found in 2 Thessalonians 2:7-10 [7] For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way. [8] And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of his coming: [9] Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders, [10] And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved.
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1. The Lord Jesus Christ is revealed from heaven with the mighty angels (verse 7); so the time matches Revelation 19:17-21 [17] And I saw an angel standing in the sun; and he cried with a loud voice, saying to all the fowls that fly in the midst of heaven, Come and gather yourselves together unto the supper of the great God; [18] That ye may eat the flesh of kings, and the flesh of captains, and the flesh of mighty men, and the flesh of horses, and of them that sit on them, and the flesh of all men, both free and bond, both small and great. [19] And I saw the beast, and the kings of the earth, and their armies, gathered together to make war against him that sat on the horse, and against his army. [20] And the beast was taken, and with him the false prophet that wrought miracles before him, with which he deceived them that had received the mark of the beast, and them that worshipped his image. These both were cast alive into a lake of fire burning with brimstone. [21] And the remnant were slain with the sword of him that sat upon the horse, which sword proceeded out of his mouth: and all the fowls were filled with their flesh.
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2. He comes in flaming fire taking vengeance on the wicked (verse 8); therefore, His coming is connected with flaming fire. We know from Isaiah 30:26Moreover the light of the moon shall be as the light of the sun, and the light of the sun shall be sevenfold, as the light of seven days, in the day that the LORD bindeth up the breach of his people, and healeth the stroke of their wound.
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3. He comes to be glorified in his saints (verse 10)
3. The Battle of Armageddon (Revelation 19:19And I saw the beast, and the kings of the earth, and their armies, gathered together to make war against him that sat on the horse, and against his army.
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1. The armies against the Lord
1. The beast – antichrist
2. The armies gathered to fight with him
2. The armies of the Lord
1. He that sat on the horse
2. The armies that followed Him (see Revelation 19:14And the armies which were in heaven followed him upon white horses, clothed in fine linen, white and clean.
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4. The Defeat of the Armies of Antichrist (Revelation 19:20-21 [20] And the beast was taken, and with him the false prophet that wrought miracles before him, with which he deceived them that had received the mark of the beast, and them that worshipped his image. These both were cast alive into a lake of fire burning with brimstone. [21] And the remnant were slain with the sword of him that sat upon the horse, which sword proceeded out of his mouth: and all the fowls were filled with their flesh.
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1. The leaders of the armies of Satan (Revelation 19:20And the beast was taken, and with him the false prophet that wrought miracles before him, with which he deceived them that had received the mark of the beast, and them that worshipped his image. These both were cast alive into a lake of fire burning with brimstone.
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1. The beast – antichrist
2. The prophet
1. Who worked miracles
2. Who deceived the people
1. Those who received the mark of the beast (contrast John 1:12But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:
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2. Those who worshipped the image of the beast (contrast Colossians 1:15Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature:
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3. Cast alive into the lake of fire
1. A place burning with brimstone [sulfur]
2. A place of torment day and night forever (Revelation 20:10And the devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet are, and shall be tormented day and night for ever and ever.
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3. The eternal home of the beast and false prophet
4. The eternal home of the devil (Revelation 20:10And the devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet are, and shall be tormented day and night for ever and ever.
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5. The eternal home of death and hell (Revelation 20:14And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death.
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6. The eternal home of all who are not written in the Lamb’s book of life (Revelation 20:15And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.
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