Ch 19b-20 The final battle to defeat evil

Question 1

How was the day of the Lord previously depicted?

Answer 1

As a day of fire, earthquake, or harvest

Question 2

How does Jesus appear in the vision?

Answer 2

As the Word of God riding on a white horse, covered in his own blood

Question 3

What is Jesus’ weapon in the battle?

Answer 3

The sword of his mouth

Question 4

What happens to Jesus’ followers who were murdered?

Answer 4

They are brought back to life and reign with the Messiah for 1,000 years

Question 5

What is the dragon’s final action?

Answer 5

Rallies nations to rebel against God’s kingdom

Question 6

What happens to those who reject God’s kingdom?

Answer 6

They are eternally quarantined, unable to corrupt God’s new creation

Question 7

What are the two main interpretations of the 1,000 years?

Answer 7

1) Literal chronological sequence with Millennium
2) Symbol of Jesus’ and martyrs’ present victory over evil

Question 8

What is the main point regardless of interpretation?

Answer 8

Jesus will return as king, deal with evil forever, and vindicate the faithful