Buried Pearls Bible Study

Revelation 6:1-8 - The Four Horsemen

The first four seals initiated by the Lamb are the Four Horsemen. They are earthly judgments that bring war, civil war, famine, pestilence, and death. In this episode, I dive into the Old Testament origins of the Four Horsemen and what the symbolism means.

Revelation - What Are the Seals, Trumpets, and Bowls?

In this hiatus from verse by verse study, I give an overview of the seals, trumpets and bowls found in the book of Revelation and give a general outline of the events that take place before we proceed in greater detail with a verse-by-verse breakdown. 

Revelation 5:1-14 - From Lion to Worthy Lamb

We move on from the vision of the throne room of the Almighty to the worthiness of the Lamb. This chapter is all about Christology - who Jesus is, His background and His worthiness as the slain Lamb. 

Revelation 4:1-11 - The Throne Room

God's sovereignty and His glory is on full display in this portion of John's vision. We see the 24 elders and the 4 Living Creatures here. The stage is set for what's to come...

Revelation 3:14-22 - Tepid, Lukewarm, and Useless

Here I discuss the letter to Laodicea, the final epistle of the seven written to the churches in Asia. This letter contains one of the most famous verse in the Bible where Jesus refers to the church as lukewarm. Laodicea was wealthy and they had become spiritually complacent. 

Revelation 3:7-13 - The Hour of Trial

In the epistle to the church in Philadelphia there are many interesting verses. One refers to opening doors that no man can shut. Another famous verse describes keeping the church from the hour of trial that will affect those who dwell on the earth.

Revelation 3:1-6 - Like A Thief

The church in Sardis receives a letter from John with words directly from Jesus where He says that He has found their works incomplete and that if they do not repent, He will come like a thief with judgment.

Revelation 2:18-29 - That Woman Jezebel

In the letter to the church in Thyatira, John writes about a woman operating in the same spirit as Jezebel from the Old Testament is manipulating the church into idolatry and licentiousness. 

Revelation 2:12-17 - Your New Name

The church in Pergamum is the recipient of the third letter. Jesus states that Pergamum is the throne of Satan and his dwelling place. He goes on to rebuke them for for false teaching and idolatry.

Revelation 2:8-11 - Persecution, Poverty and Slander

These verses are the letter to the church in Smyrna. John writes about how Jesus sees their tribulation, their poverty and their slander. Jesus goes on to say not to fear their impending incarceration.