Revelation 15 Verses and References

 Revelation 15 Verses and References

Verse 1 – The bowl (priestly service at the altar) judgments are introduced. The language of plagues reminds us of Exodus. Micah 7:10-17. In the last days Moses had prophesied that Israel would have a time trouble that would result in their turning to God. Deut. 4:30, Amos 4:10

Verse 2 – (verses 2-4) are a mini-vision reminding us that the actions of God that are about to be shown are the actions of the Just and True God. The sea of glass could be a further reference to the Exodus story, the Red Sea, the cosmic evil being contained and controlled. Isaiah 51:9-11, Psalm 74:12-15, Ezek. 32:2, Daniel 7:10-11.  Alliances with the beast have all been refused that is how they defeat the beast.

Verse 3 - The song of Moses and of the Lamb again solidifies the connection with the Exodus. Exodus 14:31, 15:1-18, Deut. 32, Deut. 28:59-60, Exodus 34:10, Amos 3:13, 4:13, Psalm 86:10.

Verse 4 – Jer. 10:1-16, Psalm 86:9-10, Exodus 15:11, Deut. 33:26-27, Psalm 98:2, He reveals, or manifests His righteous deeds in the sight of the nations. Psalm 98:9, Isaiah 45:23-25.

Verse 5 – The next vision is the lead in to the bowl judgments. The “testimony” in the tabernacle is the 10 commandments. Exodus 16:34; 25:21; 31:18, 32:15. Our testimony is that God keeps us faithful through trials. Rev. 12:11.

Verse 6 – Seven plagues are the seven bowl judgments. Leviticus 26:21, Psalm 79:12.  There are some texts that support the word stone instead of linen and angels are spoken of as having clothing like stone in Ezek. 28:13 (Lucifer) and Daniel 10:5-6. (Pure can also be used in reference to stones.) 

Verse 7 – Bowls are mentioned about 30 times in conjunction with priestly service at the altar, temple or tabernacle. The connection to the altar shows that this is connected to God’s answer to the saints’ prayers for vindication. Isaiah 51:17, 22.

Verse 8 – Ultimately God is the source of these afflictions. Exodus 40:34-35: 2 Chron. 5:13; Isaiah 6:1,4; Ezek. 10:2-4. Ezek. 43:5 and 44:4 both speak of the glory of God followed by judgment.  Daniel 4:35 “No one could enter” this is an unprecedented time.