Day 87: Revelation 15-16

The Beast out of the Sea - Revelation 13:2-10

Understand It

• Who will worship the beast? (13:8)
• What warning did John give to all who would listen? (13:9-10)
• What do we need to do about this? (13:10)

Apply It

• How can you worship God in your attitudes and actions today?

The Beast out of the Earth - Revelation 13:11-18

Understand It

• How did the second beast deceive everyone all over the world? (13:13-14)
• How did the beast out of the earth use his Satanic power in relation to the image of the beast out of the sea? (13:15)
• What happened to those who refused to worship the image of the beast out of the sea? (13:15)

Apply It

• What actions could you take today to instruct or guide a young Christian?

The Lamb and the 144,000 - Revelation 14:1-5

Understand It

• Who did John see standing before him? (14:1)
• What did the 144,000 do as John looked on? (14:3)
• What is said here about the unique spiritual condition of the 144,000? (14:4-5)

Apply It

• What can you do to make yourself more open to follow the Lord wherever He leads you?

The Three Angels - Revelation 14:6-13

Understand It

• What did the angel tell the inhabitants of earth to do? Why? (14:7)
• What would be the consequence of taking the mark of the beast? (14:9-10)
• What does the future hold for those who do not believe? (14:10-11)

Apply It

• How can you cultivate faithfulness to Jesus in all you do each day?

The Harvest of the Earth - Revelation 14:14-20

Understand It

• What did the angel from the heavenly temple tell the other angel to do? Why? (14:15)
• What instructions did the angel give to the one with the "sharp sickle"? (14:18)
• What happened to the grapes that were gathered by the reaping angel? (14:19-20)

Apply It

• In what way can you express your gratitude to God for sparing you from His wrath?

Tomorrow: Revelation 15-16