Chapter 19

Three Hallelujahs for the Fall of Babylon and the

Defeat of the Beast

Hallelujah

Hallel = an order to praise

Jah or Yah = A name for God

Literally = Praise God or Praise the Lord

The Singers

1) The Heavenly Throng

2) The 24 Elders and 4 living creatures

The Songs

1 & 2) Justice and Vengeance

3) The Wedding of the Lamb isa reality – the bride is ready

Blessed:

• One who has received a blessing

• Used 217 times in NIV

• Most common use: The Beatitudes

• Used several times in last few chapters of Revelation– Vs. 9 – Blessed are those who are invited to

wedding supper of the Lamb

John’s Reaction:

• Fell down to worship

• Told not to do this – fellow servant

The Defeat of the Beastvs. 11- 21

NAMES OF JESUS/GOD1. Faithful Witness2. Firstborn from the Dead3. Ruler of the Kings of the Earth4. Alpha and Omega5. Who is, who was, and who is to come6. The Almighty7. Faithful and True8. The Word of God9. King of Kings and Lord of Lords10. A name no one knows but himself

Chapter 1:9-206) A Picture of Jesus Christ:

Voice:Robe:Sash:Hair:Eyes:Feet:Hand:Tongue:Face:

Trumpet – Rushing WaterFloor length and WhiteGoldenWhite – wool or snowBlazing fireBronzeHeld 7 StarsSharp, double edged swordLike the sun

New Descriptions of Christ:

• Head adorned with many crowns

• New names

• Robe dipped in blood

• Rides a white horse

Actions of Christ:

1. Leads the armies of heaven

2. Strikes down the nations

3. Rules with and iron scepter

4. Treads the winepress of God’s wrath

5. Captures the beast and the false prophet and casts them into hell

6. Kills the rest of the armies of the world