Bible Gems are Bible studies that demonstrate how to apply the principles of Deeper Bible while working our way systematically through a Bible book.
Bible Gem 2255 – Do You Have to be Martyred to get into Heaven? (Revelation 6:9-11)
9When the Lamb broke the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of all who had been martyred for the word of God and for being faithful in their testimony. 10They shouted to the Lord and said, “O Sovereign Lord, holy and true, how long before you judge …
Bible Gem 2254 – The Breaking of the Fifth Seal (Revelation 6:9-11)
9When the Lamb broke the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of all who had been martyred for the word of God and for being faithful in their testimony. 10They shouted to the Lord and said, “O Sovereign Lord, holy and true, how long before you judge …
Bible Gem 2253 – The Pale Green Horse and Rider (Revelation 6:7-8)
When the Lamb broke the fourth seal, I heard the fourth living being say, “Come!” I looked up and saw a horse whose colour was pale green. Its rider was named Death, and his companion was the Grave. These two were given authority over one-fourth of the earth, to kill with the sword and famine …
Bible Gem 2252 – The Black Horse and Rider (Revelation 6:5-6)
5When the Lamb broke the third seal, I heard the third living being say, “Come!” I looked up and saw a black horse, and its rider was holding a pair of scales in his hand. 6And I heard a voice from among the four living beings say, “A loaf of wheat bread or three loaves of barley will cost …
Bible Gem 2251 – The Red Horse and Rider (Revelation 6:3-4)
3When the Lamb broke the second seal, I heard the second living being say, “Come!” 4Then another horse appeared, a red one. Its rider was given a mighty sword and the authority to take peace from the earth. And there was war and slaughter everywhere. Revelation 6:3-4 What intrigues me is the brevity and succinctness of the …
Bible Gem 2250 – The Four Horses & Horsemen of the Apocalypse: The White Horse & Rider (Revelation 6:1-2)
1As I watched, the Lamb broke the first of the seven seals on the scroll. Then I heard one of the four living beings say with a voice like thunder, “Come!” 2I looked up and saw a white horse standing there. Its rider carried a bow, and a crown was placed on his head. He rode out to win many battles and gain …
Bible Gem 2249 – What’s Behind The Comings and Goings? (Revelation 6:1-8)
1As I watched, the Lamb broke the first of the seven seals on the scroll. Then I heard one of the four living beings say with a voice like thunder, “Come!” 2I looked up and saw a white horse standing there. Its rider carried a bow, and a crown was placed on his head. He rode out to win many battles and gain …
Bible Gem 2248 – Coming or Going From Heaven to Earth (Rev 6:1 to Rev 8:5)
1As I watched, the Lamb broke the first of the seven seals on the scroll. Then I heard one of the four living beings say with a voice like thunder, “Come!” 2I looked up and saw a white horse standing there. Its rider carried a bow, and a crown was placed on his head. He rode out to win many battles and gain …
Bible Gem 2247 – Gathering the Loose Ends of Chapter Five (Revelation 5:9-14)
They sang a new song with these words: (Revelation 5:9) I heard the voices of thousands and millions of angels around the throne . . . (Revelation 5:11) And they sang in a mighty chorus: “Worthy is the Lamb who was slaughtered—to receive power and riches and wisdom …
Bible Gem 2246 – Coming Back to the Heart of Worship (Revelation 5:9-10)
Day after day and night after night they [the four living beings] keep on saying, “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God, the Almighty—the one who always was, who is, and who is still to come.” Revelation 4:8 And they [24 elders] lay their crowns before …