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Revelation 15: The Song of Moses and the Lamb
Revelation 15:1–4; Revelation 15:5–8
In this vision, John hears a victory song that praises God’s works, ways, holiness, and rule over the nations. The passage stays in the language of sign, image, and song, inviting readers to listen carefully to what is sung. This lesson also brings together Preparation for Judgment.
Before you teach
These verses present a great and marvellous sign: seven angels with the seven last plagues, because in them God’s wrath is finished. Alongside that sign, John sees a sea of glass mixed with fire and people who overcame the beast standing there with harps, ready to sing praise. The passage itself gives the words of their song.
Explain the central teaching of Revelation 15: The Song of Moses and the Lamb, using two details from the reading. This song teaches that God is praised as holy, righteous, true, and worthy of worship from all nations. This vision presents God’s judgement as holy, powerful, and certain to be completed.
Welcome: Revelation 15: The Song of Moses and the Lamb
5 minIntroduce “The Song of Moses and the Lamb”, “Preparation for Judgment” and locate Revelation 15:1–4; Revelation 15:5–8. This song teaches that God is praised as holy, righteous, true, and worthy of worship from all nations. Invite each learner to name a detail or question they will listen for.
Revelation 15:1, Revelation 15:3, Revelation 15:4
Read and explain the passage
12 minThe Song of Moses and the Lamb (Revelation 15:1–4): The passage opens with a sign in the sky: seven angels holding seven last plagues. The text explains why they matter: in them God’s wrath is finished. This gives the scene a serious weight before the song begins, and it frames the praise that follows with God’s final judgement already in view.
Preparation for Judgment (Revelation 15:5–8): John says, “I looked”, reminding us this is a vision report. What he sees is “the temple of the tabernacle of the testimony in heaven”. The language joins temple and tabernacle imagery and places the scene in heaven. The opening of the temple shows that what follows is located in God’s heavenly temple.
Read the selected verses together, pausing at “The Song of Moses and the Lamb”, “Preparation for Judgment”. Use the source reading below and check the explanation against the words of the passage.
Revelation 15:1, Revelation 15:5
Discuss the details and their meaning
8 minUse the three questions below. Begin with “What does Revelation 15:1 say is finished in the seven last plagues?” and allow time to find the supporting verses. This vision presents God’s judgement as holy, powerful, and certain to be completed. Ask learners to explain which details support their answer and to identify a question they would like to explore further.
Revelation 15:1, Revelation 15:2, Revelation 15:8
Make and respond: Vision and message evidence map
12 minWork on “Revelation 15: The Song of Moses and the Lamb: Vision and message evidence map”. Follow the materials and steps below, using “The Song of Moses and the Lamb”, “Preparation for Judgment” as reading headings. Each learner should include at least two accurate details and their verse references. Share one observation from the finished sheet and explain how it connects with the central teaching.
Revelation 15:1, Revelation 15:5, Revelation 15:8
Closing: return to Preparation for Judgment
3 minRevisit Revelation 15:5–8. Invite a learner to summarise what the group has learned about Preparation for Judgment and another to support the summary with a verse. Give learners a moment to complete their response sheet. They can share a question or, if appropriate for the group, join the optional prayer.
Revelation 15:5, Revelation 15:7, Revelation 15:8
Questions to explore
What does Revelation 15:1 say is finished in the seven last plagues?
Look for the explanation attached to the sign, not just the description of the angels.
Revelation 15:1
How are the worshippers in Revelation 15:2 described before they sing?
Notice both what they overcame and where they are standing with what they are holding.
Revelation 15:2
Why is no one able to enter the temple at the end of the vision?
The text links the closed temple to smoke from God’s glory and power, and says it remains so until the plagues are finished.
Revelation 15:8
Make, think or respond
Revelation 15: The Song of Moses and the Lamb: Vision and message evidence map
What you’ll need
- plain paper or card
- pencils or pens
- a Bible or the source reading on this page
Try it together
- Fold a sheet into three panels or draw three columns. Label them “What the passage describes”, “What is explained in the text”, “What question remains”.
- Read Revelation 15:1–4; Revelation 15:5–8. Use “The Song of Moses and the Lamb”, “Preparation for Judgment” as your reading headings and add a short quotation or detail with its verse reference to each panel.
- Compare your notes with a partner. Check that every quotation is accurate and every conclusion has support in the passage.
- Circle an explanation the passage itself provides. Leave unexplained details as questions for further reading.
The finished sheet keeps the details of Revelation 15: The Song of Moses and the Lamb connected to their Bible references and gives the group a way to explain what they noticed.
Adapt for your group
- For learners who need more support, prepare the reading headings “The Song of Moses and the Lamb”, “Preparation for Judgment” and let them match short quotations to the correct heading.
- For confident readers, compare two sections of Revelation 15:1–4; Revelation 15:5–8. Ask for a written explanation with two supporting references and one question that the text leaves open.
An optional closing prayer
“God, help us listen carefully as we read Revelation 15:1–4; Revelation 15:5–8. Help us understand what we have read, ask thoughtful questions and respond with care for others. Amen.”
Read the Bible passage World English Bible Classic
Revelation 15
1 I saw another great and marvelous sign in the sky: seven angels having the seven last plagues, for in them God’s wrath is finished.
2 I saw something like a sea of glass mixed with fire, and those who overcame the beast, his image, and the number of his name, standing on the sea of glass, having harps of God.
3 They sang the song of Moses, the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, “Great and marvelous are your works, Lord God, the Almighty! Righteous and true are your ways, you King of the nations.
4 Who wouldn’t fear you, Lord, and glorify your name? For you only are holy. For all the nations will come and worship before you. For your righteous acts have been revealed.”
5 After these things I looked, and the temple of the tabernacle of the testimony in heaven was opened.
6 The seven angels who had the seven plagues came out, clothed with pure, bright linen, and wearing golden sashes around their chests.
7 One of the four living creatures gave to the seven angels seven golden bowls full of the wrath of God, who lives forever and ever.
8 The temple was filled with smoke from the glory of God and from his power. No one was able to enter into the temple until the seven plagues of the seven angels would be finished.
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