The Four Horses of Apocalypse
The four horses with riders in (Rev 6:1-8) - These can be seen in (Zach 1:7-10 and 6:1-5) the bay horses of Zach 6:3 are the same of Rev 6:8. These are four spirits that go to and fro through out the earth, and also stand before the Lord at times. These four spirits can be seen in (Matt 24:5-12) which parallels with (Rev 6:1-8).
| False Christ's (v. 4-5) | White horse (v. 1-2) |
| Wars (v. 6) | Red horse—war (v. 3-4) |
| Famines (v. 7) | Black horse—famine (v. 5-6) |
| Death (v.7-8) | Pale horse—death (v. 7-8) |
| Martyrs (v.9) | Martyrs under the altar (v. 9-11) |
| Worldwide chaos (v.10-13) | Worldwide chaos (v. 12-17) |
Matthew 24:14 introduces the preaching of the Gospel of the kingdom throughout the whole world, and this may well be where Revelation 7 fits in. God may use the sealed 144,000 Jews to share His Word with the world, resulting in the salvation of multitudes.
The first Seal-(Rev 6:2) For Horse, see Zech 1:7-11 and Zech_6:1-8 . These 4 horses I see as angels according to Zech and as all principalities and authorities are under Jesus in Zech 1:7-11 , Zech 6:1-8 and in Rev 6:1-8 Jesus is in control. Jesus is riding a Red horse in Zech and for this reason and another reason certain interpreters have held that the first rider represents Jesus Christ and/or the gospel advancing into the world. This is held because of the later vision of Christ upon a white horse in Revelation 19:11 which clearly is a portrayal of Jesus Christ. I do not feel that such an interpretation is warranted for this first horse. Because when we meet the second great white horse and his rider, there is the genuine shock that John experiences when he sees the second white horse. This time (19:1) it is not the first of four dreadful horses of tragedy but the one horse of the triumph of the power of Jesus Christ over evil. Also those who followed Him were on white horses, speaking of us the Church and His title is faithful and true. Now we see the true white which is symbolic of purity. In Matt 24 Jesus 1st warns us of deception. In Rev 19 Jesus is coming in power and majesty the truth, way and life, in contrast to the false rider and Messiah of Rev 6. People never have been more religious than now. With all kinds of religions. If a Muslim is true to their bible they are ready to kill for their religion. This religious spirit will culminate into war in the earth as seen in the next horse, doubtless in these last days with greater intensity.
The second Seal-(Rev 6:4) A red horse, clearly a spirit of war.- 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. I believe its now obvious that religion and war go together in these last days. I think its also noteworthy to recognize the colors of Russia, and China- RED. Also that they are not for America. Actually America is the only thing standing in there way to the middle east. Jesus said in (Matt 24:6,7) there would be wars, and rumors of wars, and nations rising up against nations.
The third Seal-(Rev 6:5,6) A black horse with the rider caring a pare of balances. Rev 6:6 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. Here we see famine in the world, but with a balance between the rich, and the poor. Hurt not the oil and the wine which speaks in scripture of the comforts of life. Mat 24:7 and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places.
The fourth Seal-Rev 6:8) 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. Here we see an increase of famine pestilence war so much so that a fourth part of the world dies. This is at least one and a half to two billion people!