1. If the seals are present realities, how does that change the way we view both past and current events? 

2. Why is it important to see that Christ is the one opening the seals? 

3. Explain how chapter 6 would be so comforting to the seven churches in ch. 2 and 3? How is it comforting to us? 

4. In seal 5, what are the martyrs praying for?

5. What does "the wrath of the lamb" teach us about the character and nature of Jesus? Is this comforting to you?