“He That Overcometh Shall Inherit All Things”

All Posts Archived Lessons New Testament Old Testament Book of Mormon Doctrine & Covenants Search “He That Overcometh Shall Inherit All Things” CFMCorner Dec 23, 2023 27 min read Updated: May 17, 2025 CFM: December 25–31 Revelation 15–22 Videos and Podcasts Video/ Podcast ​Lesson Extension ​Additional Materials Scripture Central Revelation 15-22 Study Guide Follow Him Revelation 15-22 Part 1 , Part 2 Transcripts Line Upon Line Revelation 15-22 Teaching with Power Revelation 15-22 ​ Don't Miss This Revelation 15-22 ​ ​CFM New Testament Revelation 15-22 ​Unshaken Revelation 15-22 ( Part 1 , Part 2 ) ​ ​The Interpreter Foundation Revelation 15-22 ​Study helps by Jonn Claybaugh ​Teaching Helps with John Hilton Revelation 15-22 ( not yet posted ) ​ ​Scripture Gems Revelation 15-22 ​ ​Ponderfun Revelation 15-22 ​Talking Scripture Revelation 14-16 , 17-18 , 19-22 Show Notes: 14-16 , 17-19 , 19-22 ​Hurricane Utah Adult Religion Class , New Testament Revelation: Notes , Slides , Handout arnt29_presentation .ppsx Download PPSX • 11.70MB Resources and Insights about this Week's Lesson These Revelation Lessons build on each other. While there is a lot of information to take in, it really helps to take things in order. So if you have not had a chance to look at our previous Revelation lessons do that before moving on, or a lot of what is presented in the lesson this week is not going to be as beneficial. Overview: Revelation 15 sets the stage for the final series of divine judgments through the seven bowls of wrath. This concise yet significant chapter features visions of heavenly preparation and celebration of God's impending justice. 1. Introduction to the Seven Last Plagues: This verse introduces the seven angels bearing the last plagues, symbolizing the completion and totality of God's judgment upon the earth. The finality of these plagues is emphasized, marking the end of God’s wrath. 2. The Song of Moses and the Lamb: Here, the redeemed are seen standing beside a sea of glass mingled with fire ( אֵשׁ ʼêsh) , singing ( ᾄδω áidō, ) songs ( שִׁיר shîyr) and praises to God, having the harps ( κιθάρα kithára, כִּנּוֹר kinnôwr) of God. This scene draws a parallel to the Old Testament, where Moses and the Israelites sang after crossing the Red Sea, celebrating deliverance. It also parallels the song Moses taught the Israelites at the end of Deuteronomy, where God explained that this song will stand as His witness at the last Day. These songs extol God's mighty works and just ways, affirming His universal sovereignty and kingship. 3. The Seven Angels with the Seven Last Plagues: The chapter concludes with the seven angels emerging from the heavenly temple, ready to pour out the final plagues. The temple is filled with smoke, symbolizing God’s glory and power, and no one can enter the temple until the plagues are completed, indicating the irrevocability of the impending judgments. Additional Insights: Imagery of the Heavenly Temple : The imagery of the temple in heaven is significant as it connects the divine actions to the holiness and sovereignty of God. The temple, filled with smoke, recalls the Shekinah glory that filled the tabernacle and Solomon's temple, symbolizing God's holy presence. Literary Structure : Revelation 15 serves as a prelude to the bowl judgments of chapter 16, structurally linking the wrath of the seven seals and trumpets to these final acts of judgment. Eschatological Significance : The chapter emphasizes the righteousness of God’s judgment against a corrupt world, portraying the final phase of His plan to eradicate evil and restore righteousness. Revelation 15, with its vivid imagery and powerful symbolism, underscores the themes of divine justice and holiness. It serves as a crucial transition, bridging the earlier parts of Revelation with the climactic events to follow, and highlighting the certainty and completeness of God’s redemptive actions. Scripture Major Topics/ Themes ​Summary ​Cross-References, Videos & Resources Revelation 15 INT Verses 1 Preparation for Final Judgment Continuation of the signs ( σημεῖον sēmeîon, אוֹת ʼôwth ) of the times and the Seven Last Plagues : The seven last plagues represent the completion and totality of God's wrath and judgment upon the earth. Exodus 7 -11 (the plagues of Egypt) Jeremiah 10:10 (God as the true and eternal King) Verses 2-4 The New Song , the Song of Moses and the Lamb: Praise for God's Righteous Acts Praise for God's Righteous Acts: The song symbolizes victory over the beast and his mark , through the deliverance and salvation of the Lamb, denoting the history of God's people, drawing parallels between the Exodus and the final deliverance Exodus 15:1-21 (the Song of Moses after crossing the Red Sea) Deuteronomy 31:19-30 Psalm 48 Psalm 145:17 (The Lord is righteous in all His ways) D&C 133:56 D&C 84:98-102 Verses 5-8 The Seven Angels with the Seven Last Plagues The Holiness and Justice of God: The Tabernacle's Temple filled is with smoke ( עָשָׁן ʻâshân ) from the glory ( kavod , shekenah , dwelling, splendor, judgement) of God emphasizes His holiness and the seriousness and expanse of the impending judgments. Leviticus 16:12-13 (the use of incense in the Holy of Holies) Isaiah 6:1-6 (Isaiah's vision of God's holiness) Revelation 16 is a crucial chapter in the Book of Revelation, vividly depicting the outpouring of the seven vials of God's wrath, each bringing forth a specific plague upon the earth. This chapter marks a pivotal moment in the eschatological narrative, emphasizing the severity of divine judgment and the consequences of human rebellion against God. When one thinks of vials, they might remember the previous golden vials that symbolized the prayers of the Saints. The vials of wrath may be a response to the prayers of those who suffered persecution and affliction at the hands of those who served the beast. One might also think of immunizations. In many ways, the agents within the various vials may represent those trials and hardships that inoculated, strengthened, and proved God's people. The fact that these vials are presented for the Saints, demonstrated the Lord's love for his people, as he provides a means for them to prepare the calamities of life. First Vial - Painful Sores : The first judgment manifests as painful sores, affecting those who bear the mark of the beast. This plague parallels the boils inflicted upon the Egyptians, highlighting the physical manifestations of spiritual corruption, and the kinds of tolls this can take, physically and spiritually. Second Vial - The Sea Turns to Blood : The second vial causes the sea to turn to blood, resulting in the death of marine life and its ecosystem. This mirrors the first plague in Egypt and serves as a stark reminder of the impact of consequences and God's judgment on the natural world, which includes economic health, travel, trade, and commerse. Third Vial - Rivers and Springs Turn to Blood : The third bowl turns freshwater sources to blood, reminiscent of the Nile's transformation in Exodus. This act of judgment symbolizes the extent of God’s wrath, affecting essential resources for life, and the necessity to prepare for periods of hardship. Fourth Vial - Scorching Heat : The fourth judgment involves extreme heat from the sun, causing immense suffering, doubts, famine, etc. This vial reflects the unrelenting and inescapable nature of divine judgment, and it underscores the importance of preparing various shelters for such events. Fifth Vial - Darkness over the Beast's Kingdom : This bowl brings darkness over the beast's realm, causing ignorance, pain, and anguish. The darkness targets the center of evil power, disrupting its operations and causing distress. Sixth Vial - Euphrates Dried Up : The drying up of the Euphrates prepares the way for the kings of the East, signaling the gathering for the final battle at Armageddon. This act symbolizes the removal of barriers for God’s ultimate plan. Seventh Vial - Earthquake and Great Hail : The final bowl culminates in a massive earthquake and hailstorm, symbolizing the climax of God's wrath and the disintegration of the world's corrupt systems. Additional Insights: Parallels to the Plagues of Egypt : The plagues in Revelation 16 serve as a reminder of God's power and justice, paralleling the plagues of Egypt. These figures represent attributes of divine power that ancient cultures turned into idol worship, associated with various concepts, industries, and entities. The plagues of the Exodus emphasized the supremacy of Jehovah over the idols of the world, demonstrating his ultimate power of over all of them. It also highlighted the ongoing continuity of God's actions and influence throughout history in dealing with rebellion and unrighteousness. Below is an overview of the Plagues of Egypt and how they relate to the idolatry of the period, which would have been recognized by the Jewish and Christian cultures of the period because these idolic concepts provided the foundations for various pagan beliefs throughout the ancient world. Name God/Goddess Of Power Appearance Role Ra Sun Creation, Sun, Universal Order, The power of Pharaoh - “the son of Ra” Man with Head of a Falcon and the Sun above him Creator of Universe, associated with the final plague of Egypt, the Death of the Firstborn, and the curse of darkness described in Revelation Anubis Death Protector of the underworld and tombs. (Schule, the underworld, comparable to Hades) Human with Dog Head Judge and Defender of Dead Souls Hathor Love and Beauty Supreme Power, Eternal Youth, Control over Man Woman with Cow's head, sometimes a Lion's Head Mother, Protector of Family, Fertility, associated with the fifth plague of Egypt, the diseases of the cattle and livestock. Horus War, Hunt, Kingship, Sky God Superhuman Strength and Stamina Man with Falco