As John was writing Revelation, he was in prison/exile on the island, Patmos. He was there because of his faith. He was the only disciple to live to old-age, but he likely died in prison. A good question to consider is: Is it easier to be a martyr or a prisoner?
v. 10- In the Spirit- John was in fellowship with God, the Holy Spirit.
On the Lord's Day- By this time Christians no longer worshiped on the sabbath. They were worshiping on Sunday in honor of the resurrection of Jesus. That is why Sunday is referred to as the Lord's Day.
A voice as of a trumpet- The voice is not a trumpet, but is has some trumpet-like quality.
v. 11- What you see- The Revelation/ Apocalypse is literally what John saw in his vision.
v. 12- See the voice- Could John see the voice, or merely the source of the voice?
v. 13- seven lamp stands- seven once again represents perfection, or completion.
The Son of man is also a representation of perfection.
v. 16- two-edged sword- This is reminiscent of the two-edged sword in Hebrews 4.12. This represents the Word of God which includes the Bible.
v. 17- John's response to this visitation from God is humility. This is the only logical response that any of us can have when we encounter the Lord of life. Notice, though, that God tells John, "Do not fear." He is a loving and caring God.
v.18- The keys of death and hades- God has control of life and death. This is true for all people, in all places and at all times.
v. 19- "Prepare to write"- John was encouraged to tell, to communicate what he knew and what he was seeing. Likewise, we need to be telling, writing, sharing, communicating what we learn from God.
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