Learning to Read Prophecy
Submitted by JStaller on Thu, 2008-09-18 02:43.
The Book of Revelation stands at the end of a very long line of prophetic books. To understand the Revelator's message, it is very handy to understand the patterns and styles he is deliberately following.
These are some brief lessons that will help you orientate yourself in the world of apocalyptic prophecy. These lessons barely touch directly on the actual content of Revelation, but I highly recommend taking a look at the listed scriptures, just to get an idea of some ways the Spirit of God inspires prophecy.
Not everyone will want or need to read these posts, but if you take even just a few moments to skim the brief lessons, you will be well-prepared when we start in with the direct study.
book of revelation symbols
Of the 404 verses that comprise the 22 chapters in the book of revelation 278 verses contain one or more allusions in the Old Testement.Example the 4 Horseman: Zachariah 6:1-5 which also features horses of various colors Red, Black, White, and Drappled Gray.Red= war and bloodshed, Black= symbolizing death or the darkness of the underworld, White=Parthian was a neighbor on the eastern border of the Roman Empire(white was sacred to the Parthians)what is ment is Parthian invasion meets with success,Pale horse= death , the color of decaying flesh Hades the ruler of the dead follows close behind.