Reading for April 30th

Read Revelation 10.1-11 In 10.1-11.13: John's angelic commission. Encompasses within the sixth trumpet (which ends at 11.14) are two seemingly unrelated scenes of John's encounter with angels; both enact divine protection and thus correlate with the sealing of the saints that was part of the sixth seal (7.1-17(. The cloud, rainbow, and pillars of fire suggest divine presence (Ex 19.16; 13.21; Gen 9.13). In verse 4: The muysterious seven thunders represent additional hidden revelation, known only to John, and also evoke the promise that the seventh trumpet will bring the promised fulfillment. In verse 10: The little scroll is explicity said to represent another prophetic announcement (10.11). In verse 11: To prophesy is to announce the Revelation of God's judgment and salvation. Comments or Questions..