Revelation 10 - Introduction

The Angel with the Little Book Revelation Ten

Revelation Ten is the record of "another" mighty angel. This is a new scene as John is on earth and the mighty angel descended from heaven. The angel with the little book appeared between the sixth and seventh "woe trumpets." The angel was, "clothed with a cloud: and a rainbow was upon his head, and his face was as it were the sun, and his feet as pillars of fire." This heavenly messenger was a "mighty angel."

The mighty angel had a little book in his hand. Revelation five pictured a book sealed with seven seals. This little book was open so its contents may be read. It contains a message that could be properly understood. It was a message for the entire world.

The angel roared forth a message. It is pictured as the voice of seven thunders. John was about to write what he had heard and then he was told not to. The specific reason why John was not to write what he heard was not given.

The angel stood upon land and sea and lifted up his hands to heaven. He swore by the most solemn things that "there should be time no longer." John is then commanded to take the little book from the angel and eat it. It was to be sweet as he ate it, but would be bitter afterwards. (Revelation 10:8-10) The chapter concluded with a declaration that he must yet prophesy before many people and nations. (Revelation 10:11)