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Revelation 15

8 verses

TL;DR

Revelation 15 presents the vision of seven angels carrying the final plagues, a sea of glass where victorious saints stand, and the opening of the heavenly tabernacle where God’s wrath is poured out.

Summary

John witnesses seven angels, each bearing one of God’s final plagues, indicating the completion of divine wrath. He sees a glassy sea with those who have defeated the beast standing upon it, holding harps and singing the song of Moses and the Lamb, praising God’s holiness and justice. The vision shifts to a heavenly tabernacle of testimony being opened, from which the seven angels emerge dressed in white linen and golden girdles. One of the four beasts delivers seven golden vials filled with God’s wrath to the angels. Smoke from God’s glory fills the temple, making it impossible for anyone to enter until the seven plagues are fulfilled. The chapter sets the stage for the final judgment, emphasizing divine justice and the ultimate triumph of God’s people.

Outline
  1. Vision of seven angels and the seven plagues
  2. Sea of glass and victorious saints singing praise
  3. Opening of the heavenly tabernacle and pouring of wrath
Themes
Divine judgment and wrathHeavenly worship and victoryThe consummation of God’s plan
Keywords
wrathplaguesheavenangelsbeasttabernacletestimonygloryvictorysong of Mosessong of the Lamb
People
JohnMosesLambSeven angelsFour beastsBeastGod
Places
HeavenSea of glassTemple of the tabernacle of the testimony in heaven
Things
Seven plaguesSeven angelsSea of glassHarpsSong of MosesSong of the LambTempleGolden vialsWrath of GodSmoke from the glory of GodPure white linenGolden girdles
Key Verses
  • Revelation 15:1: Introduction of the seven angels and the final plagues, signalling the climax of divine wrath.
  • Revelation 15:2: Describes the victorious saints on the sea of glass, illustrating the culmination of spiritual warfare.
  • Revelation 15:5: The opening of the heavenly tabernacle reveals the divine presence and the impending release of wrath.
Questions
  • What is the significance of the seven plagues in the context of God's judgment?
  • How does the imagery of the sea of glass convey victory and purity?
  • What does the opening of the heavenly tabernacle symbolize for the faithful?
  • In what way does the song of Moses and the Lamb together reflect the unity of God’s plan?
  • How do the golden vials represent the nature of divine wrath?
  • What role do the four beasts play in delivering God's wrath?
  • What does the smoke from God's glory signify about His presence?
  • How does this chapter prepare the reader for the events in Revelation 16?
Sentiment

neutral
The chapter presents prophetic imagery with neither overt positive nor negative tone, focusing on divine justice and heavenly worship.