Prophecy and visionsRevelation 6:9–11
Killed witnesses ask how long justice will take
For older readers with an adult: hear the question, the gift of robes and the difficult instruction to wait.
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Prophecy and visions
Prophecy and visionsRevelation 6:12–17
The sixth seal ends with a fearful question
For mature readers with an adult: follow the upheaval, the people’s words and the question the selection leaves open.
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Prophecy and visionsRevelation 7:1–8
God’s servants are sealed before harm begins
Explore the pause in the vision and the named tribal groups John hears counted.
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Prophecy and visionsRevelation 7:9–17
A countless crowd receives God’s care
Explore a vision of people from every nation worshipping together after great suffering.
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Prophecy and visionsRevelation 8:1–5
Silence, prayers and fire in John’s vision
For older readers with an adult: follow the sequence after the seventh seal opens.
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Prophecy and visionsRevelation 8:6–13
Four trumpets bring harm across John’s vision
For older readers with an adult: notice the order and repeated fractions in a severe judgment scene.
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Prophecy and visionsRevelation 9:1–12
Frightening locust-like attackers have limits
For mature readers with an adult: read the fifth trumpet as a frightening reported vision, not an instruction or a code for modern machines.
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Prophecy and visionsRevelation 9:13–21
The sixth trumpet and a refusal to turn from wrongdoing
For mature readers with an adult: follow a severe vision from a command at the altar to its closing moral warning.
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Prophecy and visionsRevelation 10:1–11
John receives a little book that is sweet and bitter
Explore a vision about receiving a message, accepting limits and being told to speak again.
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Prophecy and visionsRevelation 11:1–6
Measuring the temple and the two witnesses
For older readers with an adult: notice what is measured, what is left outside and what the witnesses are permitted to do.
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Prophecy and visionsRevelation 11:7–14
The witnesses are killed, then given life by God
For mature readers with an adult: follow a vision that moves from public humiliation to life and a heavenly call.
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Prophecy and visionsRevelation 11:15–19
Heaven announces God’s lasting reign
For older readers with an adult: listen to the seventh trumpet’s announcement, thanksgiving and judgment language.
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Prophecy and visionsRevelation 12:1–6
A woman, a threatened child and a prepared refuge
For older readers with an adult: follow the first two signs in this part of John’s vision.
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Prophecy and visionsRevelation 12:7–12
The dragon is thrown down and the accuser loses his place
For older readers with an adult: notice which figures the vision actually names and how it describes victory.
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Prophecy and visionsRevelation 12:13–17
The woman receives help while the dragon pursues
For older readers with an adult: explore the strange escape and rescue images in this continuing vision.
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Prophecy and visionsRevelation 13:1–10
The sea beast receives power and demands worship
For mature readers with an adult: explore a vision of harmful authority and a closing call to endurance.
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Prophecy and visionsRevelation 13:11–15
The earth beast uses signs to force worship
For mature readers with an adult: notice the difference between an impressive sign and trustworthy authority.
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Prophecy and visionsRevelation 13:16–18
The beast’s mark controls buying and selling
For older readers with an adult: read what the short passage says before making claims about what its number means.
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Prophecy and visionsRevelation 14:1–5
The Lamb’s followers sing a new song
For older readers with an adult: explore a vision of belonging, truthful speech and following the Lamb.
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Prophecy and visionsRevelation 14:6–13
Three angels announce worship, Babylon’s fall and judgment
For mature readers with an adult: separate the three announcements and the closing promise of rest.
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Prophecy and visionsRevelation 14:14–20
Harvest and winepress pictures of judgment
For mature readers with an adult: distinguish the two harvesting scenes in this graphic vision.
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Poetry and prayerRevelation 15:1–4
The victors sing of God’s right and true ways
For older readers with an adult: read the song within its setting of fire and the last plagues.
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Prophecy and visionsRevelation 15:5–8
Seven angels receive the bowls before judgment
For older readers with an adult: follow the preparation scene in the heavenly temple.
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Prophecy and visionsRevelation 16:1–16
Six bowls bring pain and a gathering for war
For mature readers with an adult: separate the bowl signs, the voices about justice and the warning to stay watchful.
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