The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse
The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse Revelation 6 Chapter summary. Jesus , the Lamb , now begins to open the seals on the scroll. As the first four are opened: terrible horsemen representing conquest ( 6:1–2 ), devastating warfare ( vv. 3–4 ), famine ( vv. 5–6 ), and plague ( vv. 7–8 ). These bear a striking resemblance to signs spoken of by Christ in Matthew 24:1–35 , Mark 13:1–37 , and Luke 21:5–33 . The fifth seal reveals martyrs, crying out for God to judge and avenge them ( 6:9–11 ). When the sixth seal is opened earth and even the heavens are shaken, as if by a great earthquake ( vv. 12–14 ). Humanity then realizes that this is divine judgment. Rather than repent, king and peasant alike seek to hide from God’s wrath ( vv. 15–17 ). Key verse. 6:17 : Too late! Personal application. Those who reject grace now will not repent when judgment comes. INSIGHT Two interpretations. The premillennialist links this passage with M...