And I went to the angel and said, "Give me the small scroll." "Take it and eat it," he said. "It will make your stomach bitter, but in your mouth it will be as sweet as honey." Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Revelation 10:9? 2. How does Revelation 10:9 illustrate obedience to God's commands in our lives? 3. What does the "little scroll" symbolize in Revelation 10:9? 4. How can Revelation 10:9 inspire us to trust God's plan despite challenges? 5. Connect Revelation 10:9 with Ezekiel's scroll experience in Ezekiel 3:1-3. 6. How can we apply the bittersweet message of Revelation 10:9 in daily life? 7. What does the symbolism of eating the scroll in Revelation 10:9 represent? 8. Why is the scroll sweet in the mouth but bitter in the stomach? 9. How does Revelation 10:9 relate to the prophetic mission of believers? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Revelation 10? 11. Why would John be commanded to eat a scroll (Revelation 10:9), given no clear precedent in mainstream historical or cultural records? 12. What is the book John eats in Revelation 10? 13. Who is Abaddon or Apollyon in religious texts? 14. What are archangels and their roles? Discussion Questions 1. How does the experience of John eating the scroll compare to Ezekiel's similar experience, and what does this teach us about the nature of prophetic revelation?2. In what ways can God's word be both sweet and bitter in our personal lives today? 3. How can we effectively internalize Scripture in our daily routines, and what impact should this have on our actions and decisions? 4. What are some modern-day challenges we might face when delivering God's message, and how can we overcome them? 5. Reflect on a time when obeying God's word brought both joy and difficulty. How did you navigate that experience, and what did you learn from it?1. How does the description of the mighty angel in verses 1-3 portray the majesty of divine beings? 2. What is the significance of the angel standing on both the sea and the land? 3. Why do you think John was instructed not to write down what the seven thunders said? 4. How does the concept of 'sealed words' relate to the mystery of God? 5. How does the angel swearing by the Creator reflect on God's sovereignty? 6. How does the 'little scroll' episode reflect the prophetic calling in your understanding? 7. Discuss the symbolism of the scroll tasting sweet as honey but turning sour in the stomach. 8. How does the mandate for John to prophesy again demonstrate the importance of prophecy in the Bible? 9. How does the intersection of Heaven and Earth in this chapter reflect on the nature of divine revelations? 10. How can you apply the lesson of 'sweet yet sour' experiences in your current life situation? 11. How can the angel's description inspire us in our perception of divine beings and their interactions with us? 12. What can we learn about handling mysteries from John's response to the seven thunders' words? 13. How does the concept of God's unfolding mystery resonate with your personal faith journey? 14. How does this chapter challenge your understanding of divine revelation and prophecy? 15. What role do you think you play in God's grand plan as depicted in this chapter? 16. Can you identify a situation in your life where a positive experience ('sweet as honey') turned into a difficult one ('sour in the stomach')? 17. How does the angel's oath about 'no more delay' relate to the concept of divine timing in your life? 18. How can we responsibly handle divine revelations in our personal life, as modelled by John? 19. How does Revelation 10 prepare us for the trials and tribulations prophesied in later chapters? 20. How can understanding the symbolic nature of Revelation 10 affect your perception and interpretation of other biblical texts? Links Revelation 10:9 NIVRevelation 10:9 NLT Revelation 10:9 ESV Revelation 10:9 NASB Revelation 10:9 KJV Revelation 10:9 Commentaries Bible Hub |
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