Dive into Revelation 10 with me as we explore one of the most intriguing interludes in the Apocalypse—stopping right at the Ezekiel scroll scene. We’ll unpack the identity of the “mighty angel,” the echoes of Old Testament theophanies, and how John weaves deep biblical theology into a few powerhouse verses. We will not go past the Ezekiel scroll moment in this session.

What We Cover Today📖

• The “mighty angel” in Rev 10:1–3:

• Wrapped in a cloud ☁️

• Rainbow over his head 🌈

• Face like the sun ☀️

• Legs like pillars of fire 🔥

• Voice like a roaring lion 🦁

  How these descriptors echo:

• Revelation 1 (the risen Christ)

• Revelation 4 (God on the throne)

• Daniel 7 (Cloud Rider / Son of Man)

• Ezekiel 1:28 (the rainbow-glory)

  Angelomorphic Christology explained:

• Why John can describe a “mighty angel” with language used for God and Jesus

• The “Two Powers” in heaven motif in the OT: God and the Angel of Yahweh as co-identified yet distinct

• Daniel connections that clarify the figure:

• The “man clothed in linen” (Daniel 10–12) above Gabriel and aided by Michael

• “Prince of the host / Prince of princes” vs. “one of the chief princes” (why this figure outranks Michael) 👑

  Exodus 23 and Name Theology:

• “My Name is in him” — how God sends “His angel” who bears divine authority

Why This Matters 🧠

• Understanding John’s OT backdrop reveals why the “mighty angel” carries divine traits without collapsing distinctions within the Godhead.

• It sets the stage for how revelation is mediated: God → Christ → the angel → John → the churches.

• It prepares us to grasp the symbolic weight of the scroll scene that follows.

Key Scriptures We Read Together 📜

• Revelation 10:1–7

• Revelation 1:12–16; 4:3

• Daniel 8, 10, 12

• Exodus 23:20–23

• Ezekiel 1:28 (as background)

Helpful Takeaways ✅

• “Mighty angel” is not a mere creaturely messenger in this context; John layers deity descriptors on purpose.

• OT patterns (Angel of Yahweh, Cloud Rider, Name theology) are essential to reading Revelation 10 coherently.

• The seven thunders and the solemn oath (vv. 3–7) frame the authority and timing of God’s mystery being fulfilled.

Resources Mentioned 📚

• Michael S. Heiser, “Angels” and “The Unseen Realm”

• Aune, Word Biblical Commentary: Revelation 6–16

• Beale & McDonough, Commentary on the NT Use of the OT

• Alan Segal, “Two Powers in Heaven”

• Carmen Imes, “Bearing God’s Name”

If this helped you see Revelation 10 with fresh eyes, like the video, subscribe, and share with a friend who loves deep Bible study. Part 2 will pick up with the Ezekiel scroll imagery and its “sweet…and bitter” mission for John. 🔔