📅 March 31, 2025

📖 DAILY BIBLE READING

✨ Revelation 6 – The Opening of the First Six Seals
📯 Judgment, Warning, and Hope in God’s Justice

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📜 Bible Text – Revelation 6 (KJV)

¹ And I saw when the Lamb opened one of the seals, and I heard, as it were the noise of thunder, one of the four beasts saying, Come and see.

² And I saw, and behold a white horse: and he that sat on him had a bow; and a crown was given unto him: and he went forth conquering, and to conquer.

³ And when he had opened the second seal, I heard the second beast say, Come and see.

⁴ And there went out another horse that was red: and power was given to him that sat thereon to take peace from the earth, and that they should kill one another: and there was given unto him a great sword.

⁵ And when he had opened the third seal, I heard the third beast say, Come and see. And I beheld, and lo a black horse; and he that sat on him had a pair of balances in his hand.

⁶ And I heard a voice in the midst of the four beasts say, A measure of wheat for a penny, and three measures of barley for a penny; and see thou hurt not the oil and the wine.

⁷ And when he had opened the fourth seal, I heard the voice of the fourth beast say, Come and see.

⁸ And I looked, and behold a pale horse: and his name that sat on him was Death, and Hell followed with him. And power was given unto them over the fourth part of the earth, to kill with sword, and with hunger, and with death, and with the beasts of the earth.

⁹ And when he had opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of them that were slain for the word of God, and for the testimony which they held:

¹⁰ And they cried with a loud voice, saying, How long, O Lord, holy and true, dost thou not judge and avenge our blood on them that dwell on the earth?

¹¹ And white robes were given unto every one of them; and it was said unto them, that they should rest yet for a little season, until their fellowservants also and their brethren, that should be killed as they were, should be fulfilled.

¹² And I beheld when he had opened the sixth seal, and, lo, there was a great earthquake; and the sun became black as sackcloth of hair, and the moon became as blood;

¹³ And the stars of heaven fell unto the earth, even as a fig tree casteth her untimely figs, when she is shaken of a mighty wind.

¹⁴ And the heaven departed as a scroll when it is rolled together; and every mountain and island were moved out of their places.

¹⁵ And the kings of the earth, and the great men, and the rich men, and the chief captains, and the mighty men, and every bondman, and every free man, hid themselves in the dens and in the rocks of the mountains;

¹⁶ And said to the mountains and rocks, Fall on us, and hide us from the face of him that sitteth on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb:

¹⁷ For the great day of his wrath is come; and who shall be able to stand?

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🔵 Introduction

Following the throne vision (chapter 4) and the Lamb’s appointment (chapter 5), Revelation 6 ushers in the solemn opening of the seven-sealed scroll. This chapter brims with apocalyptic images that symbolically trace the history of the church and the world—from the apostolic era to the end of days. Each seal’s opening unveils a new stage in the cosmic struggle between good and evil.

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🟡 Commentary

1.First Seal – White Horse (vv. 1–2):

• Symbolizes the triumphant spread of the Gospel.

• The rider with a bow and crown represents Christ or His gospel in the apostolic age.

2.Second Seal – Red Horse (vv. 3–4):

• Symbolizes war, bloodshed, and conflict.

• Peace is removed from the earth—hinting at persecutions of Christians and internal strife.

3.Third Seal – Black Horse (vv. 5–6):

• Symbolizes spiritual and material scarcity.

• The scales speak of economic hardship and spiritual drought.

4.Fourth Seal – Pale Horse (vv. 7–8):

• Death and Hades ride forth.

• A quarter of the earth is struck by sword, famine, pestilence, and wild beasts.

5,Fifth Seal – Souls under the Altar (vv. 9–11):

• Martyrs cry out for justice.

• They are given white robes (symbolizing righteousness) and told to rest until the full company of faithful is complete.

6.Sixth Seal – Cosmic Disturbances (vv. 12–17):

• Sun turns black, moon like blood, stars fall, sky rolls up.

• Mountains and islands are shaken.

• All classes hide in terror before God’s wrath.

• “Who can stand?” is the pivotal question.

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🟢 Summary

The first six seals reveal that human history unfolds under the Lamb’s watchful eye. God permits judgments to prompt repentance in the world and among His people. Each seal marks a phase in the church’s spiritual journey or trial. These apocalyptic judgments are not mere expressions of wrath but calls to turn back to God before the final judgment.

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🔴 Message for Today

The seals challenge us to self-examination: Are we living in harmony with God’s will? Even today, God uses trials and crises to awaken us. The fifth seal reminds us that He sees the suffering of His faithful and promises them justice. The sixth seal points to Christ’s imminent return: both external upheaval and internal reckoning. The enduring question remains: Who can stand? Scripture’s answer: “Only those washed in the Lamb’s blood” (cf. Revelation 7:14).

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📆 March 30 – April 5, 2025

📆 WEEKLY READING OF THE SPIRIT OF PROPHECY

📖 Ellen White | Steps to Christ – Chapter 11

✨ Prayer as a Gift of Grace

📖 Read here online

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🔵 Introduction

Prayer is more than a religious duty or a fleeting cry for help in distress—it is the bridge between the human heart and the throne of God. In Chapter 11 we learn that prayer is not only possible but a gift of grace, an incomparable privilege and means of communion with the almighty, loving Father. Yet this gift often remains unused, weakening our spiritual life.

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🟡 Commentary

1. The Necessity of Prayer (Paragraphs 1–4)

• God speaks to us in many ways—through nature, His Word, providence, and the Spirit.

• Without our personal response in prayer, this relationship remains incomplete.

• Prayer is more than speaking—it is opening the heart and turning toward God.

2. Christ’s Example in Prayer (Paragraphs 5–6)

• Jesus Himself—sinless and divine—felt the need for prayer.

• He sought the Father in solitude, bore our weaknesses, and interceded as our model.

• If the Son of God prayed, how much more do we need prayer!

3. God’s Readiness to Hear (Paragraphs 7–10)

• God longs to bless us—yet we pray so little!

• The angels scarcely understand our reluctance; for them, prayer is supreme joy.

• Without prayer we lose our connection to heaven and stand defenseless against temptation.

4. Conditions for Answered Prayer (Paragraphs 11–18)

• A sincere desire for God, repentance, confession, and forgiving others.

• Faith is essential—even if visible answers are delayed.

• God hears and answers in His timing according to the true needs of our hearts.

5. The Power of Personal and Persistent Prayer (Paragraphs 19–25)

• Prayer in the secret place has special value.

• Continual communion with God is possible amid daily life.

• Examples like Enoch and Nehemiah show that true prayer is a constant life posture.

6. The Danger of Neglecting Prayer (Paragraphs 26–30)

• Prayerlessness leads to estrangement from God and weakens faith.

• We should combine the fellowship of believers, devotional worship, and service.

• Those who isolate themselves or pray without action lose the joy of prayer.

7. The Joy of Prayer and Praise (Paragraphs 31–End)

• Thanksgiving should be central to our prayer life.

• God desires our worship to be marked by joy, trust, and love—not fear.

• Praise and thanks open our hearts to new blessings.

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🟢 Summary

Prayer is a holy gift of grace through which we can stand in intimate fellowship with God. It is the “key in the hand of faith” that unlocks heaven’s treasure chamber. Prayer is indispensable for spiritual life, yet its power emerges only under certain conditions: humility, faith, forgiveness, and perseverance. Christ Himself was our perfect model—and invites us to find strength, comfort, and divine nearness in prayer.

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🔴 Message for Today

In a world full of noise, distractions, and uncertainty, prayer remains our direct lifeline to heaven.

📜 “Ask, and it will be given to you…” (Matthew 7:7)

God waits to commune with us—not as a distant judge but as a loving Father. Prayer does not change God; it changes us: our trust grows, our vision clears, our hearts become still and receptive to the Spirit’s work.

👉 What does this mean for you today?

• Set aside time for silent prayer—not as a duty, but as a source of comfort and strength.

• Stay connected to God throughout your day. Let your heart speak to Him often—in thought, in whisper, in stillness.

• Trust His answer—even if it comes differently than expected.

• Forgive others. How can we ask for God’s mercy if we harbor unforgiveness?

• Praise God! Thanksgiving transforms our hearts and makes us ready for further blessings.

🌿 Prayer is not just talking to God—it is living with God.
Let us learn to live in the light of this gift of grace.

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