5/19/2023 0 Comments Mark of the horse lord![]() ![]() What a vivid contrast we see in Jesus’ return with all His angels (Matthew 25:31), as compared to His entry to Jerusalem upon a donkey (Matthew 21:7-9)! He is no longer riding a humble donkey. ![]() As such, the word white indicates triumph, a successful war. The entire setting of this verse implies victory over Christ’s enemies. During ancient times, victorious Roman generals entered their conquered cities in chariots drawn by white horses. Revelation 7:14-15), for this rider is holy and goes forth to be the triumphant conqueror. ![]() The horse’s white color represents purity or victory (cf. Most Bible scholars are of the opinion that this passage is not referring to the Rapture, but rather to Jesus’ coming to earth with His saints at the end of the Tribulation. In his vision of judgment upon the wicked, the apostle John tells us that Jesus is returning on a white horse: “Then I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse! The one sitting on it is called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he judges and makes war” (Revelation 19:11 see Psalm 45). ![]()
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