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     I.     The Person of Jesus Christ—Christ in Glory, Chapter 1

A.     Title of the Book, Chapter 1:1

B.     Method of Revelation, Chapter 1:2

C.     Beatitude of Bible Study, Chapter 1:3

D.     Greetings from John the Writer and from Jesus Christ in Heaven, Chapter 1:4–8

E.     The Post-Incarnate Christ in a Glorified Body, Judging His Church (the Great High Priest in the Holy of Holies), Chapter 1:9–18
“we know him no longer after the flesh”

F.     Time Division of the Contents of Apocalypse, Chapter 1:19

G.     Interpretation of the Seven Stars and Seven Lampstands, Chapter 1:20

     II.     The Possession of Jesus Christ—The Church in the World, Chapters 2–3

A.     Letter of Christ to the Church in Ephesus, Chapter 2:1–7

B.     Letter of Christ to the Church in Smyrna, Chapter 2:8–11

C.     Letter of Christ to the Church in Pergamum, Chapter 2:12–17

D.     Letter of Christ to the Church in Thyatira, Chapter 2:18–29

E.     Letter of Christ to the Church in Sardis, Chapter 3:1–6

F.     Letter of Christ to the Church in Philadelphia, Chapter 3:7–13

G.     Letter of Christ to the Church in Laodicea, Chapter 3:14–22

     III.     The Program of Jesus Christ—The Scene in Heaven, Chapters 4–22

A.     The Church in Heaven with Christ, Chapters 4–5
“I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am there ye may be also”

1.     Throne of God, Chapter 4:1–3

2.     Twenty-four Elders, Chapter 4:4–5

3.     Four Living Creatures, Chapter 4:6–11

4.     Book with Seven Seals, Chapter 5:1–4

5.     Christ: the Lion of the Tribe of Judah and the Lamb Which Has Been Slain, Chapter 5:5–10

6.     Myriads of Angels of Heaven Join the Song of Praise and Redemption, Chapter 5:11–12

7.     Universal Worship of the Savior and Sovereign of the Universe, Chapter 5:13–14

B.     The Great Tribulation in the World, Chapters 6–18

1.     Opening of the Seven-Sealed Book, Chapters 6–8:1

a.     Opening of the First Seal, Chapter 6:1–2
(Rider on a White Horse)

b.     Opening of the Second Seal, Chapter 6:3–4
(Rider on a Red Horse)

c.     Opening of the Third Seal, Chapter 6:5–6
(Rider on a Black Horse)

d.     Opening of the Fourth Seal, Chapter 6:7–8
(Rider on a Pale Horse)

e.     Opening of the Fifth Seal, Chapter 6:9–11
(Prayer of the Martyred Remnant)

f.     Opening of the Sixth Seal, Chapter 6:12–17
(The Day of Wrath Has Come—Beginning the Last Half of the Great Tribulation)

g.     Interlude, Chapter 7

(1)     Reason for the Interlude between the 6th and 7th Seals, Chapter 7:1–3

(2)     Remnant of Israel Sealed, Chapter 7:4–8

(3)     Redeemed Multitude of Gentiles, Chapter 7:9–17

h.     Opening of the Seventh Seal—Introduction of Seven Trumpets, Chapter 8:1

2.     Blowing of the Seven Trumpets, Chapters 8:2–11:19

a.     Angel at the Altar with Censer of Incense, Chapter 8:2–6

b.     First Trumpet—Trees Burnt, Chapter 8:7

c.     Second Trumpet—Seas Become Blood, Chapter 8:8–9

d.     Third Trumpet—Fresh Water Becomes Bitter, Chapter 8:10–11

e.     Fourth Trumpet—Sun, Moon, Stars Smitten, Chapter 8:12–13

f.     Fifth Trumpet—Fallen Star and Plague of Locusts, Chapter 9:1–12

g.     Sixth Trumpet—Angels Loosed at River Euphrates, Chapter 9:13–21

h.     Interlude between the Sixth and Seventh Trumpets, Chapters 10:1–11:14

(1)     The Strong Angel with the Little Book, Chapter 10:1–7

(2)     John Eats the Little Book, Chapter 10:8–11

(3)     Date for the Ending of “The Times of the Gentiles,” Chapter 11:1–2

(4)     Duration of the Prophesying of the Two Witnesses, Chapter 11:3–12

(5)     Doom of the Second Woe—Great Earthquake, Chapter 11:13–14

i.     Seventh Trumpet—End of Great Tribulation and Opening of Temple in Heaven, Chapter 11:15–19

3.     Seven Performers During the Great Tribulation, Chapters 12–13

a.     The Woman—Israel, Chapter 12:1–2

b.     The Red Dragon—Satan, Chapter 12:3–4

c.     The Child of the Woman—Jesus Christ, Chapter 12:5–6

d.     Michael, the Archangel, Wars with the Dragon, Chapter 12:7–12

e.     The Dragon Persecutes the Woman, Chapter 12:13–16

f.     Remnant of Israel, Chapter 12:17

g.     Wild Beast Out of the Sea—a Political Power and a Person, Chapter 13:1–10

(1)     Wild Beast, Description, Chapter 13:1–2

(2)     Wild Beast, Death-Dealing Stroke, Chapter 13:3

(3)     Wild Beast, Deity Assumed, Chapter 13:4–5

(4)     Wild Beast, Defying God, Chapter 13:6–8

(5)     Wild Beast, Defiance Denied to Anyone, Chapter 13:9–10

h.     Wild Beast Out of the Earth—a Religious Leader, Chapter 13:11–18

(1)     Wild Beast, Description, Chapter 13:11

(2)     Wild Beast, Delegated Authority, Chapter 13:12–14

(3)     Wild Beast, Delusion Perpetrated on the World, Chapter 13:15–17

(4)     Wild Beast, Designation, Chapter 13:18

4.     Looking to the End of the Great Tribulation, Chapter 14

a.     Picture of the Lamb with the 144,000, Chapter 14:1–5

b.     Proclamation of the Everlasting Gospel, Chapter 14:6–7

c.     Pronouncement of Judgment on Babylon, Chapter 14:8

d.     Pronouncement of Judgment on Those Who Received the Mark of the Beast, Chapter 14:9–12

e.     Praise for Those Who Die in the Lord, Chapter 14:13

f.     Preview of Armageddon, Chapter 14:14–20

5.     Pouring Out of the Seven Mixing Bowls of Wrath, Chapters 15–16

a.     Preparation for Final Judgment of the Great Tribulation, Chapters 15:1–16:1

(1)     Tribulation Saints in Heaven Worship God Because He Is Holy and Just Chapter 15:1–4

(2)     Temple of the Tabernacle Opened in Heaven that Seven Angels, Having Seven Golden Bowls, Might Proceed Forth, Chapters 15:5–16:1

b.     Pouring Out of the First Bowl, Chapter 16:2

c.     Pouring Out of the Second Bowl, Chapter 16:3

d.     Pouring Out of the Third Bowl, Chapter 16:4–7

e.     Pouring Out of the Fourth Bowl, Chapter 16:8–9

f.     Pouring Out of the Fifth Bowl, Chapter 16:10–11

g.     Pouring Out of the Sixth Bowl, Chapter 16:12

h.     Interlude Kings of Inhabited Earth Proceed to Har-Mageddon, Chapter 16:13–16

i.     Pouring Out of the Seventh Bowl, Chapter 16:17–21

6.     The Two Babylons Judged, Chapters 17–18

a.     The Apostate Church in the Great Tribulation, Chapter 17

(1)     Great Harlot Riding the Wild Beast, Chapter 17:1–7

(2)     Wild Beast Destroys the Great Harlot, Chapter 17:8–18

b.     Political and Commercial Babylon Judged, Chapter 18

(1)     Announcement of Fall of Commercial and Political Babylon, Chapter 18:1–8

(2)     Anguish in the World Because of Judgment on Babylon, Chapter 18:9–19

(3)     Anticipation of Joy in Heaven Because of Judgment on Babylon, Chapter 18:20–24

C.     Marriage of the Lamb and Return of Christ in Judgment, Chapter 19

1.     Four Hallelujahs, Chapter 19:1–6

2.     Bride of the Lamb and Marriage Supper, Chapter 19:7–10

3.     Return of Christ as King of Kings and Lord of Lords, Chapter 19:11–16

4.     Battle of Armageddon, Chapter 19:17–18

5.     Hell Opened, Chapter 19:19–21

D.     Millennium, Chapter 20

1.     Satan Bound 1000 Years, Chapter 20:1–3

2.     Saints of the Great Tribulation Reign with Christ 1000 Year, Chapter 20:4–6

3.     Satan Loosed After 1000 Years, Chapter 20:7–9

4.     Satan Cast into Lake of Fire and Brimstone, Chapter 20:10

5.     Setting of Great White Throne Where Lost Are Judged and Follow Satan into Lake of Fire and Brimstone, Chapter 20:11–15

E.     Entrance Into Eternity; Eternity Unveiled, Chapters 21–22

1.     New Heaven, New Earth, New Jerusalem, Chapter 21:1–2

2.     New Era, Chapter 21:3–8

3.     New Jerusalem, Description of the Eternal Abode of the Bride, Chapter 21:9–21

4.     New Relationship—God Dwelling with Man, Chapter 21:22–23

5.     New Center of the New Creation, Chapter 21:24–27

6.     River of Water of Life and Tree of Life, Chapter 22:1–5

7.     Promise of Return of Christ, Chapter 22:6–16

8.     Final Invitation and Warning, Chapter 22:17–19

9.     Final Promise and Prayer, Chapter 22:20–21