Revelation 6:1-8

First seal (white horse) — conquest and oppressive empire

Second seal (red horse) — war and bloodshed

Third seal (black horse) — famine

Fourth seal (pale horse) — death itself

Through human chaos, the scroll is still in the hand of Jesus.

Revelation 6:9-11

Vengeance belongs to the Lord

We are promised no relief from suffering in the present life

Learn the power of prayers of lament

Revelation 6:12-17

The Day of the Lord: the ultimate moment of God’s final judgment of evil and the victory of good over evil

In God’s shaking, only the right foundation stands

Prayer of examen: a form of daily spiritual reflection that involves a structured review of your day to recognize God’s presence and movement

Replay — run through your day: what made you happy, angry, anxious?

Rejoice — savor the moments of obvious and non-obvious gratitude in God.

Repent — express sorrow for the things you remember as you review the day.

Reboot — decide to live for Jesus tomorrow and ask for grace to see his presence more clearly.

Revelation 7:1-8

You may not escape suffering, but you are secure in Jesus

Revelation 7:10-17

Worship now as we will then