Lesson 46: Revelations 5-6; 15-22

The Revelation of St. John the Divine

Chapters 1-3 John’s letters to the seven cities of Asia Church at that time was quickly descending

into apostasy Chapters 4-22

Chapter 4:1 “I will show you things which must be hereafter…”

A view of events through the worlds history and from that point forward

Apocalypse

An apocalypse, translated literally from Greek, is a disclosure of knowledge, i.e., a lifting of the veil or revelation. In religious contexts it is usually a disclosure of something hidden.

Revelation 4:1-11

Doctrine & Covenants 77:1-5

Revelation 5

Chapter 6:1-8

D&C 77:6-8

Revelation 6:9-11

Revelation 6:12-15

The Seventh SealChapters 8-20

Revelation 19:7, 11-16

The First ResurrectionRevelation 20:4-6

Revelation 21 v. 2 - New Jerusalem v. 11 – light like unto

Jasper v. 18 – walls of Jasper 20:19 – foundation made of Jasper

Look around us today - , our foundations are typically made of concrete, and although they are vital, they are the ugliest part of the building.  The very bottom foundation of this city is made of jasper, a beautiful precious stone.  The city is so glorious that gems and precious stones are all John can find in our world to describe it!