Revelation 6:1-2 Seal #1 — First Apocalyptic Horseman (White Horse): A Conqueror with Bow and Crown

Rev. 6:1   Then I saw when the Lamb broke one of the seven seals, and I heard one of the four living creatures saying as with a voice of thunder, “Come.”  2 I looked, and behold, a white horse, and he who sat on it had a bow; and a crown was given to him, and he went out conquering and to conquer.

Prayer and Bible Expo

Who breaks open the first seal? (6:1)  (Context) What are the seven seals? (5:1)

§  The Lamb (6:1).

§  “I saw in the right hand of Him who sat on the throne a book written inside and on the back, sealed up with seven seals” (5:1).

Who speaks when the first seal is opened? What does it say?

§  One of the four living creatures (6:1).

§  “Come” (6:1).

What does John see? What does the rider have? What is given to him? What does he do?

§  A white horse (6:2).

§  He who sat on it had a bow (6:2).

§  A crown was given to him (6:2).

§  He went out conquering and to conquer (6:2).

What impresses you about the first seal? 

The rider is unidentified. Since Jesus the Messiah does not return until Revelation 19, the rider is not Jesus. The first seal is likely introducing the anti-Christ, who precedes Jesus on the scene of the Tribulation. The anti-Christ is given temporary power to go out and conquer until Jesus returns to defeat the nations, deliver Jerusalem, and dunk alive the beast and the false prophet into the lake of fire which burns with brimstone.

Father,

When the kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers take counsel together against You and against Your Messiah, You, the One sitting upon the throne in heaven, laugh, and the Lord scoffs at them. Neither You nor Your King can be thwarted. Though the enemy wars against You and against Your Anointed, You prevail. For You have power to exalt, and You have power to depose. You use both the good and the bad to accomplish Your kingdom purposes. For You cause all things to work together for the good of those who love You, to those who are called according to Your purpose. Though judgment is coming for those who rebel against You and Jesus, joy will come with the morning mist for Your redeemed, all Whom You have gathered for Your renown. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.