Revelation 15: Group Study Handout

How to use: read Revelation 15 aloud together, then take the questions in order. One page is enough for an evening.

Overview

Seven angels are seen with the seven last plagues in the sky. In these plagues, God’s wrath is completed. Next, a sea of glass mixed with fire appears. Those who overcame the beast and his image stand on this sea with harps from God.

Key verse

“They sang the song of Moses, the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, “Great and marvelous are your works, Lord God, the Almighty! Righteous and true are your ways, you King of the nations.”
Revelation 15:3 (WEB)

Outline

Revelation 15:1–2 Introduction of the Plagues
Revelation 15:3–4 The Song of the Victorious
Revelation 15:5–7 The Heavenly Temple and Angels
Revelation 15:8 Divine Presence and Judgment

Discussion questions

In v1, what is the 'great and marvelous sign' that John sees?
In v3, what song do those standing on the sea of glass sing?
The phrase 'seven last plagues' in v1: what does this imply about God's judgment?
In v7, why is the wrath of God described as being in 'seven golden bowls'?
When have you felt the need to worship God like those in v2 who overcame the beast?

Go deeper

Passages that echo Revelation 15: Revelation 4, Exodus 15, Revelation 11.

Before next time: read Revelation 16.