Revelation 6 Keep in mind that the seals are Not in chronological order as far as time is concerned, but are given in chronological order for a better understanding of events that will take place. The seals are a teaching tool. The trumps and the vials are in chronological order as far as time is concerned. However... The sixth seal, the sixth trump, and the sixth vial all align in order and refer to the time of Anti-Christ (666). 1And I saw when the Lamb opened one of the seals, and I heard, as it were the noise of thunder, one of the four beasts saying, Come and see. One of the first living creatures (Angels) opened the first seal. 2And I saw, and behold a white horse: and he that sat on him had a bow; and a crown was given unto him: and he went forth conquering, and to conquer. The white horse here represents the Anti-Christ and the bow described here means (Toxon) Strong's Concordance Greek Dictionary #5115 meaning a cheap fabrication or fake. The Anti-Christ come first before the real Christ and he is coming in peace to play savior. (Remember Matthew 24:4-5 and Mark 13:5-6) Christ has foretold us all things. 3And when he had opened the second seal, I heard the second beast say, Come and see. One of the second living creatures. 4And there went out another horse that was red: 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. (Remember the wars and rumors of wars mentioned in Matthew 24:6 and Mark 13:7) Satan will utilize this time to try to bring peace to the earth gaining favor with those who follow him. Through his peace he will deceive and destroy many. (Daniel 8:25). 5And when he had opened the third seal, I heard the third beast say, Come and see. And I beheld, and lo a black horse; and he that sat on him had a pair of balances in his hand. Balances stands for justice, and black represents famine. There will be famines in the land just as there is today, but the famine in the end time is not for bread or water, but for hearing the truth of God's Word. (Reference: Amos 8:11-12). 6And 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. There will be famines in the land as stated in (Matthew 24:7 and Mark 13:8) and a time is coming when you will work a full day for a loaf of bread. Were not that far off now with the rising cost of living. People barely getting by working paycheck to paycheck, without even a dollar left over at the end of the day. 7And when he had opened the fourth seal, I heard the voice of the fourth beast say, Come and see. The fourth living creature says to look with understanding. 8And I looked, and behold 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. We are speaking here of the "Beast System" that looks so religious, but is controlled by Satan. (Remember that Satan represents death). 9And when he had opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of them that were slain for the word of God, and for the testimony which they held: Back to the beginning of time, all those souls who stood up for the Word of God. 10And they cried with a loud voice, saying, How long, O Lord, holy and true, dost thou not judge and avenge our blood on them that dwell on the earth? The revenge of the Lord for all those souls that were persecuted for following God. 11And white robes were given unto every one of them; and it was said unto them, that they should rest yet for a little season, until their fellowservants also and their brethren, that should be killed as they were, should be fulfilled. This refers to the ones who remain on earth till this day that will also be persecuted for their faith. We will be delivered up before Satan at the hour of temptation. (Reference: Mark 13:9-12) Again, Christ has foretold us all things. (Mark 13:13-23). But those who remain faithful till the end, not one hair on our heads will be touched. (Reference: Luke 21:18). 12And I beheld when he had opened the sixth seal, and, lo, there was a great earthquake; and the sun became black as sackcloth of hair, and the moon became as blood; The sky turns dark because of all the deception and lies. 13And the stars of heaven fell unto the earth, even as a fig tree casteth her untimely figs, when she is shaken of a mighty wind. The figs that are harvested out of season. This is the time when Satan is already on the scene and will be exposed. (666), The sixth seal, the sixth vial, and the sixth trump. Then after these days of the tribulation, "Not before" is when the real Christ shall appear. (Reference: Mark 13:24-27). This is when our gathering back to Christ will be. (Reference: II Thessalonians 2). 14And the heaven departed as a scroll when it is rolled together; and every mountain and island were moved out of their places. This is the time when the second Heaven age ends and the third heaven age begins. 15And the kings of the earth, and the great men, and the rich men, and the chief captains, and the mighty men, and every bondman, and every free man, hid themselves in the dens and in the rocks of the mountains; All that were deceived that are in shame for what they believed in and taught to others. Super preachers, phony pastors, and false teachers! 16And said to the mountains and rocks, Fall on us, and hide us from the face of him that sitteth on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb: They will want to die because they are ashamed and let Satan and false teachings deceive them. 17For the great day of his wrath is come; and who shall be able to stand? Remember "Revelations Chapter 1 verse 10" this is the Lord's Day, and the wrath of the Lord has come! Who will survive It? There is two tribulations. The tribulation of anti-Christ which comes first and then the tribulation of the real Christ. The first tribulation we stand against the anti-Christ and if you are in Christ, you do not need to worry about the second tribulation, Christ is not coming to harm you.