In The Revelation of Jesus Christ, Chapter 1, John sees and speaks with Jesus.  Chapters 2 and 3 describe churches near the end of the First Century A.D. and also, I believe, aspects of the Christian Church during the “Great Tribulation” period of the 70th Week (beginning at the 3½-year point).  Chapters 4 and 5 show what John sees in heaven just prior to the beginning of the 70th Week on earth.

Within Chapters 6-10 is a chronological sequence of events observed by John, on earth and in heaven, from the beginning to a point just prior to the end of the 70th Week.  John’s description includes the seven Trumpet Judgments within the “day of the vengeance” period (Isaiah 34:8, 61:2, 63:4), following the opening of Seal 7.

In Chapter 11, John reviews the last half (3½ years = 42 months) of the 70th Week.  Verses 1-14 focus on Jerusalem, beginning at the midpoint of the 70th Week; while verses 15-19 are a completion of that seven-year period—highlighting the physical return of Jesus to earth.

At the beginning of Chapter 12 is a “timeless” reference to Judaism/Israel (the “woman”) and to Satan (the “red dragon”).  Then the narrative returns again to the midpoint of the 70th Week in verses 6-9, depicting events in heaven and on earth at that time.  For the remainder of Chapter 12, and in Chapters 13 and 14, events continue, in chronological order, through the end of the final seven-year period—concluding with yet another description of Jesus’ return to earth and His trampling in the “great winepress of God’s wrath.”

Then, without chronological interruption, Chapters 15 and 16 depict events in heaven and on earth during a short (30-day) period, following the end of the Week.  These events culminate with the brief Battle of Armageddon and with a picture of the greatest earthquake to shake the earth during human history, leveling cities and mountains worldwide.

Chapters 17 and 18 are an expanded exposé of Revelation 16:18-20.  They describe, in detail, the worldwide false religious and corrupt political systems of Babylon the Great and their subsequent downfall and annihilation.

The first half of Chapter 19 (verses 1-10) lauds the aforementioned destruction by God and alludes to the long-awaited “wedding supper of the Lamb.”  The second half of Chapter 19 (verses 11-21) portrays again, for the third time and from a different perspective, the physical return of Jesus to earth to destroy the remaining enemies of Jerusalem and of God.

Chapter 20 refers to a 1,000-year period (The Millennium), during which there will be perfect, fair rule over the earth by Jesus Christ and by those who have chosen to follow and to serve the one True God.  Finally, Chapters 21 and 22 describe the initial stages of the eternal realm on an earth in a new, recreated universe—where there will be no more evil, death, sickness, nor pain, and where God will co-exist with mankind.  There also is an invitation for everyone, who so desires, to be a part of this eternal age with God.

The Book of Revelation is the only book of the Bible which promises a blessing to anyone “who reads the words of this prophecy” (Revelation 1:3a) and yet another blessing to those “who hear it and take to heart what is written in it” (1:3b).  Either before or after you read The Chronology of Revelation, Parts I-III, it is recommended that you read all 22 chapters of The Revelation of Jesus Christ so that you may receive a blessing.

See the bottom of The Chronology of Revelation—Part 3 page to view a graphic table showing specific Bible passages and when I believe they will occur during the 70th Week.