Symbols in this chapter

A. Seals - Proof of genuine, not tampered with, and official. The seals show that God has written and preserved the contents of this book, and it is definitely a message from God.

B. Horses = needed in order to wage war. The color determines the type of war being described.

C. Number 4 - Physical realm - all the wars are waged here in earth.

1 Now I saw when the Lamb opened one of the seals; and I heard one of the four living creatures saying with a voice like thunder, “Come and see.”

A. The Lamb begins to open the seals.

B. They are opened one at a time.

C. There is thunder. One of the 4 living creatures says, “Come and see.” This statement is directed toward those who read the writing of John.

D. This a way of saying, “Pay attention. Listen. Study. Seek to understand.”

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