Revelation 8 9 The seven trumpets Revelation 8

Revelation 8, 9 ØThe seven trumpets

Revelation 8 As history hurtles toward its climax, the peril of humanity living apart from its creator intensifies

Revelation 8 As history hurtles toward its climax, the peril of humanity living apart from its creator intensifies The seventh seal…

Revelation 8 1 When the Lamb broke the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven for about half an hour.

Revelation 8 1 When the Lamb broke the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven for about half an hour. 2 And I saw the seven angels who stand before God, and seven trumpets were given to them.

Revelation 8 3 Another angel came and stood at the altar, holding a golden censer; and much incense was given to him, so that he might add it to the prayers of all the saints on the golden altar which was before throne.

Revelation 8 3 Another angel came and stood at the altar, holding a golden censer; and much incense was given to him, so that he might add it to the prayers of all the saints on the golden altar which was before throne. = altar of incense

Revelation 8 3 Another angel came and stood at the altar, holding a golden censer; and much incense was given to him, so that he might add it to the prayers of all the saints on the golden altar which was before throne. = altar of incense Symbolism of incense = prayer

Revelation 8 3 Another angel came and stood at the altar, holding a golden censer; and much incense was given to him, so that he might add it to the prayers of all the saints on the golden altar which was before throne. = altar of incense Symbolism of incense = prayer

Revelation 8 3 Another angel came and stood at the altar, holding a golden censer; and much incense was given to him, so that he might add it to the prayers of all the saints on the golden altar which was before throne. 4 And the smoke of the incense, with the prayers of the saints, went up before God out of the angel’s hand.

Revelation 8 5 Then the angel took the censer and filled it with the fire of the altar, and threw it to the earth; and there followed peals of thunder and sounds and flashes of lightning and an earthquake.

Revelation 8 5 Then the angel took the censer and filled it with the fire of the altar, and threw it to the earth; and there followed peals of thunder and sounds and flashes of lightning and an earthquake. 6: 10 They shouted to the Lord and said, “O Sovereign Lord, holy and true, how long before you judge the people who belong to this world and avenge our blood for what they have done to us? ”

Revelation 8 5 Then the angel took the censer and filled it with the fire of the altar, and threw it to the earth; and there followed peals of thunder and sounds and flashes of lightning and an earthquake. 6 And the seven angels who had the seven trumpets prepared themselves to sound them.

Revelation 8 7 The first sounded, and there came hail and fire, mixed with blood, and they were thrown to the earth; and a third of the earth was burned up, and a third of the trees were burned up, and all the green grass was burned up.

Revelation 8 7 The first sounded, and there came hail and fire, mixed with blood, and they were thrown to the earth; and a third of the earth was burned up, and a third of the trees were burned up, and all the green grass was burned up. This is not normal hail!

Revelation 8 7 The first sounded, and there came hail and fire, mixed with blood, and they were thrown to the earth; and a third of the earth was burned up, and a third of the trees were burned up, and all the green grass was burned up. This is not normal hail! This kind of hail burns things up

Revelation 8 7 The first sounded, and there came hail and fire, mixed with blood, and they were thrown to the earth; and a third of the earth was burned up, and a third of the trees were burned up, and all the green grass was burned up. This is not normal hail! This kind of hail Mulholland – the burns things damage caused byup sin

Revelation 8 7 The first sounded, and there came hail and fire, mixed with blood, and they were thrown to the earth; and a third of the earth was burned up, and a third of the trees were burned up, and all the green grass was burned up. This is not normal hail! This kind of hail Mulholland – the burns things damage caused byup sin

Revelation 8 7 The first sounded, and there came hail and fire, mixed with blood, and they were thrown to the earth; and a third of the earth was burned up, and a third of the trees were burned up, and all the green grass was burned up. This is not normal hail! This kind of hail burns things up

Very likely that this period involves war Revelation 8 7 The first sounded, and there came hail and fire, mixed with blood, and they were thrown to the earth; and a third of the earth was burned up, and a third of the trees were burned up, and all the green grass was burned up. This is not normal hail! This kind of hail burns things up

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Very likely that this Revelation 8 Dan. 12: 1 period Now at that time Michael, the involves war great prince who stands guard over the 7 sons Theoffirst came yoursounded, people, willand arise. there And there hail and fire, blood will be a time of mixed distress with such as never, and occurred since there was a nation untiland they were thrown to the earth; timeof the earth was burned up, athat third 11: 40 a“At the end timetrees the king of the and third of the were burned South will collide with him, and the king up, and all the green grass was of the North will storm against him with burned up. horsemen and with many chariots, with ships; and he willnormal enter countries, This is not hail! overflow them and pass through. He will also enter the Beautiful This. Land, kindandofmany hail countries will fall… burns things up

Very likely that this Revelation 8 Dan. 12: 1 period Now at that time Michael, the involves war great prince who stands guard over the 7 sons Theoffirst came yoursounded, people, willand arise. there And there hail and fire, blood will be a time of mixed distress with such as never, and occurred since there was a nation untiland they were thrown to the earth; timeof the earth was burned up, athat third 11: 40 a“At the end timetrees the king of the and third of the were burned South will collide with him, and the king up, and all the green grass was of the North will storm against him with burned up. horsemen and with many chariots, with ships; and he willnormal enter countries, This is not hail! overflow them and pass through. He will also enter the Beautiful This. Land, kindandofmany hail countries will fall… burns things up

Very likely that this Revelation 8 Dan. 12: 1 period Now at that time Michael, the involves war great prince who stands guard over the 7 sons Theoffirst came yoursounded, people, willand arise. there And there hail and fire, blood will be a time of mixed distress with such as never, and occurred since there was a nation untiland they were thrown to the earth; timeof the earth was burned up, athat third 11: 40 a“At the end timetrees the king of the and third of the were burned South will collide with him, and the king up, and all the green grass was of the North will storm against him with burned up. horsemen and with many chariots, with ships; and he willnormal enter countries, This is not hail! overflow them and pass through. He will also enter the Beautiful This. Land, kindandofmany hail countries will fall… burns things up

Very likely that this period involves war Revelation 8 7 The first sounded, and there came Is. 13: 4 A sound of tumult on the hail and fire, mixed with blood , and mountains, Like that of many people! they were to the earth; and A sound of thrown the uproar of kingdoms, Of anations third gathered of the earth was burned up, together! The Lord and a third of the trees werefor burned of hosts is mustering the army up, and all the green grass was battle. burned up. This is not normal hail! This kind of hail burns things up

Very likely that this period involves war Revelation 8 7 The first sounded, and there came Is. 13: 4 A sound of tumult on the hail and fire, mixed with blood , and mountains, Like that of many people! they were to the earth; and A sound of thrown the uproar of kingdoms, Of anations third gathered of the earth was burned up, together! The Lord and a third of the trees werefor burned of hosts is mustering the army up, and all the green grass was battle. 10 For the of heaven and their burned upstars. constellations Will not flash forth their This is not normal light; The sun will be darkhail! when it rises And the moon not shed its Thiswillkind of hail light. burns things up

Very likely that this period involves war Revelation 8 7 The first sounded, and there came hail and fire, mixed with blood, and they were thrown to the earth; and a third of the earth was burned up, and a third of the trees were burned up, and all the green grass was burned up. This is not normal hail! This kind of hail burns things up

Revelation 8 7 The first sounded, and there came hail and fire, mixed with blood, and they were thrown to the earth; and a third of the earth was burned up, and a third of the trees were burned up, and all the green grass was burned up. John has never seen objects fall from the sky – except hail

Revelation 8 7 The first sounded, and there came hail and fire, mixed with blood, and they were thrown to the earth; and a third of the earth was burned up, and a third of the trees were burned up, and all the green grass was burned up. This is not normal hail!

Revelation 8 7 The first sounded, and there came hail and fire, mixed with blood, and they were thrown to the earth; and a third of the earth was burned up, and a third of the trees were burned up, and all the green grass was burned up. This is not normal hail!

Revelation 8 7 The first sounded, and there came hail and fire, mixed with blood, and they were thrown to the earth; and a third of the earth was burned up, and a third of the trees were burned up, and all the green grass was burned up. This is not normal hail!

Revelation 8 7 The first sounded, and there came hail and fire, mixed with blood, and they were thrown to the earth; and a third of the earth was burned up, and a third of the trees were burned up, and all the green grass was burned up.

Revelation 8 7 The first sounded, and there came 12 The fourth angel sounded, and a third �� of the sun ��and a third of the moon… �� were darkened and the day would not shine…. hail and fire, mixed with blood, and they were thrown to the earth; and a third of the earth was burned up, and a third of the trees were burned up, and all the green grass was burned up.

Revelation 8 7 The first sounded, and there came hail and fire, mixed with blood, and they were thrown to the earth; and a third of the earth was burned up, and a third of the trees were burned up, and all the green grass was burned up. This is not normal hail!

Revelation 8 7 The first sounded, and there came hail and fire, mixed with blood, and they were thrown to the earth; and a third of the earth was burned up, and a third of the trees were burned up, and all the green grass was burned up. This is not normal hail!

Revelation 8 7 The first sounded, and there came hail and fire, mixed with blood, and they were thrown to the earth; and a third of the earth was burned up, and a third of the trees were burned up, and all the green grass was burned up. This is not normal hail!

Revelation 6, 7

Revelation 8 7 The first sounded, and there came hail and fire, mixed with blood, and they were thrown to the earth; and a third of the earth was burned up, and a third of the trees were burned up, and all the green grass was burned up. This is not normal hail!

Revelation 8 7 The first sounded, and there came hail and fire, mixed with blood, and they were thrown to the earth; and a third of the earth was burned up, and a third of the trees were burned up, and all the green grass was burned. Daniel up. 12 This is not normal hail!

Revelation 8 7 The first sounded, and there came hail and fire, mixed with blood, and they were thrown to the earth; and a third of the earth was burned up, and a third of the trees were burned up, and all the green grass was burned. Daniel up. 12: 4 “But as for you, Daniel, conceal �� these words This isand not normal hail! �� seal up the book until the ��of time; many end �� will go back and forth, and knowledge will increase. ”

Revelation 8 7 The first sounded, and there came hail and fire, mixed with blood, and they were thrown to the earth; and a third of the earth was burned up, Daniel forwere me, Iburned heard and a third of 12: 8 the As trees not understand; up, andbut all could the green grass was so I burnedsaid, up. “My lord, what will be the outcome �� of these events? ” This is not normal hail!

Revelation 8 7 The first sounded, and there came hail and fire, mixed with blood, and they were thrown to the earth; and a third of the earth was burned up, Daniel forwere me, Iburned heard and a third of 12: 8 the As trees not understand; up, andbut all could the green grass was so I burnedsaid, up. “My lord, what will be the outcome �� of these events? ” This is 9 He notsaid, normal hail! “Go your way, Daniel, for these words are concealed and sealed �� up until the end time. ”

Revelation 8 7 The first sounded, and there came hail and fire, mixed with blood, and they were thrown to the earth; and a third of the earth was burned up, Daniel forwere me, Iburned heard and a third of 12: 8 the As trees not understand; up, andbut all could the green grass was so I burnedsaid, up. “My lord, what will be the outcome �� of these events? ” This is 9 He notsaid, normal hail! “Go your way, Daniel, for these words are concealed and sealed �� up until the end time. ”

Revelation 8 8 The second angel sounded, and something like a great mountain burning with fire was thrown into the sea; and a third of the sea became blood,

Revelation 8 8 The second angel sounded, and something like a great mountain burning with fire was thrown into the sea; and a third of the sea became blood, 9 and a third of the creatures which were in the sea and had life, died; and a third of the ships were destroyed.

Revelation 8 8 The second angel sounded, and something like a great mountain burning with fire was thrown into the sea; and a third of the sea became blood, 9 and a third of the creatures which were in the sea and had life, died; and a third of the ships were destroyed. First plague in Egypt?

Revelation 8 8 The second angel sounded, and something like a great mountain burning with fire was thrown into the sea; and a third of the sea became blood, 9 and a third of the creatures which were in the sea and had life, died; and a third of the ships were destroyed. First plague in Egypt?

Revelation 8 8 The second angel sounded, and something like a great mountain burning with fire was thrown into the sea; and a third of the sea became blood, 9 and a third of the creatures which were in the sea and had life, died; and a third of the ships were destroyed. First plague in Egypt?

Revelation 8 8 The second angel sounded, and something like a great mountain burning with fire was thrown into the sea; and a third of the sea became blood, 9 and a third of the creatures which were in the sea and had life, died; and a third of the ships were destroyed. First plague in Egypt?

Revelation 8 10 The third angel sounded, and a great star fell from heaven, burning like a torch, and it fell on a third of the rivers and on the springs of waters.

Revelation 8 10 The third angel sounded, and a great star fell from heaven, burning like a torch, and it fell on a third of the rivers and on the springs of waters. 11 The name of the star is called Wormwood; and a third of the waters became wormwood, and many men died from the waters, because they were made bitter.

Revelation 8 10 The third angel sounded, and a great star fell from heaven, burning like a torch, and it fell on a third of the rivers and on the springs of waters. 11 The name of the star is called Wormwood; and a third of the waters became wormwood, and many men died from the waters, because they were made Mulholland: The bitter. fall of the human race

Revelation 8 10 The third angel sounded, and a great star fell from heaven, burning like a torch, and it fell on a third of the rivers and on the springs of waters. 11 The name of the star is called Wormwood; and a third of the waters became wormwood, and many men died from the waters, because they were made Mulholland: The bitter. fall of the human race

Revelation 8 10 The third angel sounded, and a great star fell from heaven, burning like a torch, and it fell on a third of the rivers and on the springs of waters. 11 The name of the star is called Wormwood; and a third of the waters became wormwood, and many men died from the waters, because they werelikely made to bitter. More be war or natural disaster

ØNuclear fallout Revelation 8 10 The third angel sounded, and a great star fell from heaven, burning like a torch, and it fell on a third of the rivers and on the springs of waters. 11 The name of the star is called Wormwood; and a third of the waters became wormwood, and many men died from the waters, because they werelikely made to bitter. More be war or natural disaster

ØNuclear fallout Revelation 8 Ø Chemical or 10 The third angel sounded, and a warfare great star fellbiological from heaven, burning like a torch, and it fell on a third of the rivers and on the springs of waters. 11 The name of the star is called Wormwood; and a third of the waters became wormwood, and many men died from the waters, because they werelikely made to bitter. More be war or natural disaster

Revelation 8 12 The fourth angel sounded, and a third of the sun and a third of the moon and a third of the stars were struck, so that a third of them would be darkened and the day would not shine for a third of it, and the night in the same way.

Revelation 8 12 The fourth angel sounded, and a third of the sun and a third of the moon and a third of the stars were struck, so that a third of them would be darkened and the day would not shine for a third of it, and the night in the same way. Enhances the impression of smoke and explosions

Revelation 8 13 Then I looked, and I heard an eagle flying in midheaven, saying with a loud voice, “Woe, woe to those who dwell on the earth, because of the remaining blasts of the trumpet of the three angels who are about to sound!”

Revelation 9 1 Then the fifth angel sounded, and I saw a star from heaven which had fallen to the earth; and the key of the bottomless pit was given to him.

Revelation 9 1 Then the fifth angel sounded, and I saw a star from heaven which had fallen to the earth; and the key of the bottomless pit was given to him. 2 He opened the bottomless pit, and smoke went up out of the pit, like the smoke of a great furnace; and the sun and the air were darkened by the smoke of the pit.

Revelation 9 3 Then out of the smoke came locusts upon the earth, and power was given them, as the scorpions of the earth have power.

Revelation 9 3 Then out of the smoke came locusts upon the earth, and power was given them, as the scorpions of the earth have power. 4 They were told not to hurt the grass of the earth, nor any green thing, nor any tree, but only the men who do not have the seal of God on their foreheads.

Revelation 9 5 And they were not permitted to kill anyone, but to torment for five months; and their torment was like the torment of a scorpion when it stings a man.

Revelation 9 5 And they were not permitted to kill anyone, but to torment for five months; and their torment was like the torment of a scorpion when it stings a man. 6 And in those days men will seek death and will not find it; they will long to die, and death flees from them.

Revelation 9 5 And they were not permitted to kill anyone, but to torment for five months; and their torment was like the torment of a scorpion when it stings a man. 6 And in those days men will seek death and will not find it; they will long to die, and death flees from them. Not normal locusts!

Revelation 9 5 And they were not permitted to kill anyone, but to torment for five months; and their torment was like the torment of a scorpion when it stings a man. 6 And in those days men will seek death and will not find it; they will long to die, and death flees from them.

Revelation 9 5 And they were not permitted to kill anyone, but to torment for five months; and their torment was like the torment of a scorpion when it stings a man. 6 And in those days men will seek death and will not find it; they will long to die, and death flees from them.

Revelation 9 7 The appearance of the locusts was like horses prepared for battle; and on their heads something like crowns gold, and their faces were like the faces of men. 8 They had hair like the hair of women, and their teeth were like the teeth of lions.

Revelation 9 7 The appearance of the locusts was like horses prepared for battle; and on their heads something like crowns gold, and their faces were like the faces of men. 8 They had hair like the hair of women, and their teeth were like the teeth of lions.

Revelation 9 7 The appearance of the locusts was like horses prepared for battle; and on their heads something like crowns of gold, and their faces were like the faces of men. 8 They had hair like the hair of women, and their teeth were like the teeth of lions.

Revelation 9 7 The appearance of the locusts was like horses prepared for battle; and on their heads something like crowns of gold, and their faces were like the faces of men. 8 They had hair like the hair of women, and their teeth were like the teeth of lions.

Revelation 9 7 The appearance of the locusts was like horses prepared for battle; and on their heads something like crowns of gold, and their faces were like the faces of men. 8 They had hair like the hair of women, and their teeth were like the teeth of lions.

Revelation 9 7 The appearance of the locusts was like horses prepared for battle; and on their heads something like crowns of gold, and their faces were like the faces of men. 8 They had hair like the hair of women, and their teeth were like the teeth of lions.

Revelation 9 7 The appearance of the locusts was like horses prepared for battle; and on their heads something like crowns gold, and their faces were like the faces of men. 8 They had hair like the hair of women, and their teeth were like the teeth of lions.

Revelation 9 7 The appearance of the locusts was like horses prepared for battle; and on their heads something like crowns gold, and their faces were like the faces of men. 8 They had hair like the hair of women, and their teeth were like the teeth of lions.

Revelation 9 7 The appearance of the locusts was like horses prepared for battle; and on their heads something like crowns gold, and their faces were like the faces of men. 8 They had hair like the hair of women, and their teeth were like the teeth of lions.

Revelation 9 7 The appearance of the locusts was like horses prepared for battle; and on their heads something like crowns gold, and their faces were like the faces of men. 8 They had hair like the hair of women, and their teeth were like the teeth of lions.

Revelation 9 9 They had breastplates like breastplates of iron; and the sound of their wings was like the sound of chariots, of many horses rushing to battle. 10 They have tails like scorpions, and stings; and in their tails is their power to hurt men for five months.

Revelation 9 9 They had breastplates like breastplates of iron; and the sound of their wings was like the sound of chariots, of many horses rushing to battle. 10 They have tails like scorpions, and stings; and in their tails is their power to hurt men for five months.

Revelation 9 9 They had breastplates like breastplates of iron; and the sound of their wings was like the sound of chariots, of many horses rushing to battle. 10 They have tails like scorpions, and stings; and in their tails is their power to hurt men for five months.

Revelation 9 9 They had breastplates like breastplates of iron; and the sound of their wings was like the sound of chariots, of many horses rushing to battle. 10 They have tails like scorpions, and stings; and in their tails is their power to hurt men for five months.

Revelation 9 9 They had breastplates like breastplates of iron; and the sound of their wings was like the sound of chariots, of many horses rushing to battle. 10 They have tails like scorpions, and stings; and in their tails is their power to hurt men for five months.

Revelation 9 9 They had breastplates like breastplates of iron; and the sound of their wings was like the sound of chariots, of many horses rushing to battle. 10 They have tails like scorpions, and stings; and in their tails is their power to hurt men for five months.

Revelation 9 9 They had breastplates like breastplates of iron; and the sound of their wings was like the sound of chariots, of many horses rushing to battle. 10 They have tails like scorpions, and stings; and in their tails is their power to hurt men for five months.

Revelation 9 9 They had breastplates like breastplates of iron; and the sound of their wings was like the sound of chariots, of many horses rushing to battle. 10 They have tails like scorpions, and stings; and in their tails is their power to hurt men for five months.

Revelation 9 9 They had breastplates like breastplates of iron; and the sound of their wings was like the sound of chariots, of many horses rushing to battle. 10 They have tails like scorpions, and Jude 6 the angels whotails did not stay stings; and in their is their within the limitsmen of authority God gave power to hurt for five months. them but left the place where they belonged. God has kept them securely chained in prisons of darkness, waiting for the great day of judgment.

Revelation 9 9 They had breastplates like breastplates of iron; and the sound of their wings was like the sound of chariots, of many horses rushing to battle. 10 They have tails like scorpions, and stings; and in their tails is their power to hurt men for five months. Ferocious demons unleashed

Revelation 9 11 They have as king over them, the angel of the abyss; his name in Hebrew is Abaddon, and in the Greek he has the name Apollyon.

Revelation 9 11 They have as king over them, the angel of the abyss; his name in Hebrew is Abaddon, and in the Greek he has the name Apollyon. ‘Destroyer’ or ‘Exterminator’

Revelation 9 11 They have as king over them, the angel of the abyss; his name in Hebrew is Abaddon, and in the Greek he has the name Apollyon. This stylistic trait of giving information in bilingual terms is peculiar to Revelation and the fourth Gospel (John 6: 1; 19: 13, 17, 20; 20: 16)

Revelation 9 11 They have as king over them, the angel of the abyss; his name in Hebrew is Abaddon, and in the Greek he has the name Apollyon. 12 The first woe is past; behold, two woes are still coming after these things.

Revelation 9 13 Then the sixth angel sounded, and I heard a voice from the four horns of the golden altar which is before God,

Revelation 9 13 Then the sixth angel sounded, and I heard a voice from the four horns of the golden altar which is before God, 14 one saying to the sixth angel who had the trumpet, “Release the four angels who are bound at the great river Euphrates. ”

Revelation 9 13 Then the sixth angel sounded, and I heard a voice from the four horns of the golden altar which is before God, 14 one saying to the sixth angel who had the trumpet, “Release the four angels who are bound at the great river Euphrates. ” The Euphrates was the ideal limit of the promised land to the East Gen. 15: 18

Revelation 9 13 Then the sixth angel sounded, and I heard a voice from the four horns of the golden altar which is before God, 14 one saying to the sixth angel who had the trumpet, “Release the four angels who are bound at the great river Euphrates. ” Link w/ 16: 12?

Revelation 9 13 Then the sixth angel sounded, and I heard a voice from the four horns of the golden altar which is before God, The sixth angel poured out his bowl 14 onone to thethesixth angel who thesaying �� river, great Euphrates; and the �� its water was dried up, sothe that had trumpet, “Release four ��waywho the would prepared for great the angels arebebound at the kings Euphrates. ” �� the east. from �� river Link w/ 16: 12?

Revelation 9 13 Then the sixth angel sounded, and I heard a voice from the four horns of the golden altar which is before God, The sixth angel poured out his bowl 14 onone to thethesixth angel who thesaying �� river, great Euphrates; and the �� its water was dried up, sothe that had trumpet, “Release four ��waywho the would prepared for great the angels arebebound at the kings Euphrates. ” �� the east. from �� river 16 Link And they gathered them together w/ 16: 12? to the place which in Hebrew is called Har-Magedon.

Revelation 9 13 Then the sixth angel sounded, and I heard a voice from the four horns of the golden altar which is before God, 14 one saying to the sixth angel who had the trumpet, “Release the four angels who are bound at the great river Euphrates. ” Link w/ 16: 12?

Revelation 9 15 And the four angels, who had been prepared for the hour and day and month and year, were released, so that they would kill a third of mankind.

Revelation 9 15 And the four angels, who had been prepared for the hour and day and month and year, were released, so that they would kill a third of mankind. Multiple references to death of a third could all be the same thing

Revelation 9 15 And the four angels, who had been prepared for the hour and day and month and year, were released, so that they would kill a third of mankind. 16 The number of the armies of the horsemen was two hundred million; I heard the number of them.

Revelation 9 15 And the four angels, who had been prepared for the hour and day and month and year, were released, so that they would kill a third of mankind. 16 The number of the armies of the horsemen was two hundred million; I heard the number of them.

Revelation 9 15 And the four angels, who had been prepared for the hour and day and month and year, were released, so that they would kill a third of mankind. 16 The number of the armies of the horsemen was two hundred million; I heard the number of them.

Revelation 9 All the Allied and Axis forces at. And their in World 15 thepeak four angels, who had been War II were about 70 million prepared for the hour and day and The Worldand Almanac month year, were released, so that they would kill a third of mankind. 16 The number of the armies of the horsemen was two hundred million; I heard the number of them.

Revelation 9 15 And the four angels, who had been prepared for the hour and day and month and year, were released, so that they would kill a third of mankind. 16 The number of the armies of the horsemen was two hundred million; I heard the number of them.

Revelation 9 15 And the four angels, who had been prepared for the hour and day and month and year, were released, so that they would kill a third of mankind. 16 The number of the armies of the horsemen was two hundred million; I heard the number of them. Armies made up of horsemen?

Revelation 9 15 And the four angels, who had been prepared for the hour and day and month and year, were released, so that they would kill a third of mankind. 16 The number of the armies of the horsemen was two hundred million; I heard the number of them. Armies made up of horsemen? Or belonging to the horsemen?

Revelation 9 15 And the four angels, who had been prepared for the hour and day and month and year, were released, so that they would kill a third of mankind. 16 The number of the armies of the horsemen was two hundred million; I heard the number of them. Armies made up of horsemen? Or armies following the horsemen?

Revelation 9 15 And the four angels, who had been prepared for the hour and day and month and year, were released, so that they would kill a third of mankind. 16 The number of the armies of the horsemen was two hundred million; I heard the number of them. Armies made up of horsemen? Or armies following the horsemen?

Revelation 9 17 And this is how I saw in the vision the horses and those who sat on them: the riders had breastplates the color of fire and of hyacinth and of brimstone; and the heads of the horses are like the heads of lions; and out of their mouths proceed fire and smoke and brimstone.

Revelation 9 17 And this is how I saw in the vision the horses and those who sat on them: the riders had breastplates the color of fire and of hyacinth and of brimstone; and the heads of the horses are like the heads of lions; and out of their mouths proceed fire and smoke and brimstone. Not normal horses!

Revelation 9 17 And this is how I saw in the vision the horses and those who sat on them: the riders had breastplates the color of fire and of hyacinth and of brimstone; and the heads of the horses are like the heads of lions; and out of their mouths proceed fire and smoke and brimstone. Neither humans nor horses

Revelation 9 18 A third of mankind was killed by these three plagues, by the fire and the smoke and the brimstone which proceeded out of their mouths.

Revelation 9 18 A third of mankind was killed by these three plagues, by the fire and the smoke and the brimstone which proceeded out of their mouths. 19 For the power of the horses is in their mouths and in their tails; for their tails are like serpents and have heads, and with them they do harm.

Revelation 9 18 A third of mankind was killed by these three plagues, by the fire and the smoke and the brimstone which proceeded out of their mouths. 19 For the power of the horses is in their mouths and in their tails; for their tails are like serpents and have heads, and with them they do harm. Demons blamed for the deaths

Revelation 9 18 A third of mankind was killed by these three plagues, by the fire and the smoke and the brimstone which proceeded out of their mouths. 19 For the power of the horses is in their mouths and in their tails; for their tails are like serpents and have heads, and with them they do harm. But could work through humans

Revelation 9 Reasons demons’ actions might be metaphorical: ØContext of war around 18 A third of mankind was killed by this time these three plagues, by the fire and ØDemons don’t normally the smoke and the brimstone which squirt fire or sting proceeded out of theirnormally mouths. don’t ØDemons 19 For the power of thekill horses is in directly people their mouthsØand in their tails; for Demons DO lead their tails are like serpents nations to warand Dan. have 10 heads, and with them they do harm. But could work through humans

Revelation 9 Reasons demons’ actions might be metaphorical: ØContext of war around 18 A third of mankind was killed by this time these three plagues, by the fire and ØDemons don’t normally the smoke and the brimstone which squirt fire or sting proceeded out of theirnormally mouths. don’t ØDemons 19 For the power of thekill horses is in directly people their mouthsØand in their tails; for Demons DO lead their tailsfor arethey like serpents and c. f. 16: 14 are spirits �� nations to warof Dan. have 10 heads, and with them they do harm. demons, �� performing signs, which go out But to the could kings of the whole �� �� world, to work gather them together for the war of �� humans the through great day of God, �� the Almighty.

Revelation 9 20 The rest of mankind, who were not killed by these plagues, did not repent of the works of their hands, so as not to worship demons, and the idols of gold and of silver and of brass and of stone and of wood, which can neither see nor hear nor walk;

Revelation 9 20 The rest of mankind, who were not killed by these plagues, did not repent of the works of their hands, so as not to worship demons, and the idols of gold and of silver and of brass and of stone and of wood, which can neither see nor hear nor walk;

Revelation 9 20 The rest of mankind, who were not killed by these plagues, did not repent of the works of their hands, so as not to worship demons, and the idols of gold and of silver and of brass and of stone and of wood, which can neither see nor hear nor walk; Johnson: demons are seen to stand behind idol worship

Revelation 9 20 The rest of mankind, who were not killed by these plagues, did not repent of the works of their hands, so as not to worship demons, and the idols of gold and of silver and of brass and of stone and of wood, which can neither see nor hear nor walk; 21 and they did not repent of their murders nor of their sorceries nor of their sexual immorality nor of their thefts.

Revelation 9 20 The rest of mankind, who were not killed by these plagues, did not repent of of the worksstrangest of their hands, One so as not to worship demons, and thethings idols of gold and ofread! silver and of we’ve brass and of stone and of wood, which can neither see nor hear nor walk; 21 and they did not repent of their murders nor of their sorceries nor of their sexual immorality nor of their thefts.

Revelation 9 20 The rest of mankind, who were not killed by these plagues, did not 16: 21 of From the sky of huge hailstones repent the works their hands, hundred pounds so of asabout not toa worship demons, each and upon thefell idols ofmen. gold and of silver and of brass and of stone and of wood, which can neither see nor hear nor walk; 21 and they did not repent of their murders nor of their sorceries nor of their sexual immorality nor of their thefts.

Revelation 9 20 The rest of mankind, who were not killed by these plagues, did not 16: 21 of From the sky of huge hailstones repent the works their hands, hundred pounds so of asabout not toa worship demons, each and upon cursed thefell idols ofmen. gold. And andthey of silver and of Godand on account the plague of brass of stoneofand of wood, hail, can because the plague so nor which neither see norwas hear terrible. walk; 21 and they did not repent of their murders nor of their sorceries nor of their sexual immorality nor of their thefts.

Revelation 9 Prov. 19: 3 People ruin their lives by their own foolishness 20 The rest of mankind, who were and then rage at the Lord. not killed by these plagues, did not 16: 21 of From the sky of huge hailstones repent the works their hands, hundred pounds so of asabout not toa worship demons, each and upon cursed thefell idols ofmen. gold. And andthey of silver and of Godand on account the plague of brass of stoneofand of wood, hail, can because the plague so nor which neither see norwas hear terrible. walk; 21 and they did not repent of their murders nor of their sorceries nor of their sexual immorality nor of their thefts.

What do we see so far? Ø Revelation is a warning Ø ” The fallen human race is very dangerous!

What do we see so far? Ø Revelation is a warning Ø ” The fallen human race is very dangerous! 2 Thess 2: 6 And you know what restrains the man of lawlessness now, so that in his time he will be revealed. 7 For the mystery of lawlessness is already at work; only he who now restrains will do so until he is taken out of the way.

What do we see so far? Ø Revelation is a warning Ø ” The fallen human race is very dangerous! Ø Living away from God is always self-destructive Ø History demonstrates that Ø Our own lives demonstrate it

What do we see so far? Ø Revelation is a warning Ø ” The fallen human race is very dangerous! I stand at is the ØJesus: Living“Look! away from God always self-destructive door and knock. If you hear Ø History demonstrates my voice and open thethat door, Ø Our own lives I will come in, demonstrate and we will it share a meal together as friends. ” Rev. 3: 20