The Thousand Years - Revelation 20:1-6
Understand It
- What did John see an angel carrying? (20:1)
- Whom did the angel seize? (20:2)
- By what assorted names did John call the dragon? (20:2)
- What did the angel do to the dragon? (20:2)
- Where did the angel throw the dragon? (20:3)
- For how long was the dragon locked up? (20:3)
- What else did John see in his vision? (20:4)
- Why had some believers died? (20:4)
- How had the "beheaded souls" defied the beast? (20:4)
- What happened to the martyrs as John watched? (20:4)
- When would the rest of the dead be resurrected? (20:5)
- In what way are the people raised in the first resurrection blessed? (20:6)
Apply It
- In what ways can you give testimony of God’s Word to the people you know?
- In what concrete ways this week can you resist Satan’s attempts to rule in your life?
Satan's Doom - Revelation 20:7-10
Understand It
- What will happen after the thousand year reign of Christ and His saints? (20:7)
- How is the Abyss described? (20:7)
- What will Satan do right after his release from the Abyss? (20:7-8)
- Where will Satan go to find followers? (20:8)
- What is Satan’s ultimate goal in gathering people at this point? (20:8)
- How did John describe those who will be deceived by Satan? (20:8)
- In John’s vision what battle plan did Satan follow in his war against God? (20:9)
- What is special about the place where the people of God gathered? (20:9)
- How did God defeat the armies of Satan? (20:9-10)
- Where was Satan dispatched after his defeat? (20:10)
- What is Satan’s, the beast’s, and the false prophet’s final destination? (20:10)
- What will Satan, the beast, and the false prophet experience in their final destination? (20:10)
Apply It
- What do you want to remember the next time you are unsure of whether it is worth following Christ?
- What is one simple way you can remind yourself of God’s certain victory over evil?
- How can you make a dent today in the large following and the power that Satan possesses and enjoys?
- What step of faith do you need to take today in the face of a desperate situation that makes you feel surrounded by the enemy?
The Dead Are Judged - Revelation 20:11-15
Understand It
- What particular vision begins this portion of John’s revelation? (20:11)
- How will creation react to the "great white throne" judgment? (20:11)
- What will be the effect of God’s presence on "earth and sky" at the great white throne judgment? (20:11)
- Where will the final judgment of all people take place? (20:11-12)
- Who will be involved in the final judgment? (20:12)
- What records will be used to judge everyone? (20:12)
- How does God keep track of what people do in this life? (20:12)
- On what basis will people be judged at the end of time? (20:12-13)
- From what diverse places will the dead assemble for this judgment? (20:13)
- What will happen to death and Hades? (20:14)
- How did John describe the lake of fire? (20:14)
- What will hell be like? (20:14)
- What will happen to those whose names are not found in the Book of Life? (20:15)
- Who will be thrown into the lake of fire? (20:15)
Apply It
- What can you do to remind yourself of the reality of a future judgment?
- What step do you need to take today to ensure that your name is written in the Book of Life?
- How can you help a friend or family member avoid a future in the lake of fire?
