STUDY QUESTIONS, Chapter 6

1. By opening the scroll, Jesus initiated the beginning of the fulfillment of which highly prophesied future event? (v.1)

• a. The time of "Jacob's trouble"
• b. The "seventieth week" spoken of by Daniel
• c. The tribulation
• d. They all speak of the same event. So, all of the above.
  

2. When Jesus removed the first seal from the scroll, John heard the thunderous voice of one of the "living creatures" say "Come!" Who was he directing his call to? (v.1)

• a. John
• b. Satan
• c. Jesus
• d. Michael the archangel
  

3. The removal of the first four seals unleashed four "horseman." What do each of the horseman signify? (vs. 2-8)

• a. The rider on the white horse is the ________________________.
• b. The rider on the fiery red horse signifies ____________________.
• c. The rider on the black horse signifies ______________________.
• d. The rider on the pale horse is named ______________________.
  

4. True or False. "Intense pain and suffering" followed close on the heels of the pale horse. (vs. 7-8)

5. Who did John see and hear crying out for vengeance when Jesus opened the fifth seal? (vs. 9-11)

• a. The twenty-four elders
• b. The angels
• c. The priests of Israel
• d. The tribulation martyrs
  

6. Which of the following statements is not true concerning the events that followed the opening of the sixth seal? (vs. 12-17)

• a. There is a great earthquake
• b. The sun becomes black like sackcloth
• c. The moon becomes red like blood
• d. There are asteroid showers
• e. Mountains and islands will be moved
• f. The people on earth will repent