Basic Bible Prophecy: Essential Facts Every Christian Should Know by Ron Rhodes. During the end times, seven-year tribulation God will pour out His wrath as judgment for the world's sin and as a final call for humanity to repent and worship Him. Start FREE. Specifically, the star represents Satan. . And a third of the waters became wormwood . These angels of judgment were prepared for this specific hour, day, month, and year (9:15). 2 Then I saw the seven angels who stand before God, and seven trumpets were given to them.3 And another angel came and stood at the altar with a golden censer, and he was given much incense to offer with the prayers of all the saints on the golden altar before the throne, 4 and the smoke of the incense, with the prayers of the saints, rose before God from the hand of . V. The Seven Trumpets (Revelation 8:211:19). the conclusion of this earth's history (Rev. By whatever name he is referenced, this figure is the chief antagonist of the tribulation. 3. . A third(N) of the earth was burned up, a third of the trees were burned up, and all the green grass was burned up.(O). 18A (BZ)third of mankind was killed by these three plagues, by the (CA)fire, the smoke, and the [t]brimstone which came out of their mouths. 8And their dead bodies will lie on the street of the (ED)great city which [aa]spiritually is called (EE)Sodom and (EF)Egypt, where also their Lord was crucified. The seven seals, trumpets, and bowls are connected to one another. When you look a little closer at these opening verses in chapter 8, it seems the blowing of these trumpets is a response to the saints offering prayers to God. The Trumpets 6 Then the seven angels who had the seven trumpets prepared to sound them. On many occasions in Revelation, an angel speaks for God. 2 And I saw the seven angels who stand before God, and to them were given seven trumpets. 6These have the power to (DW)shut up the sky, so that rain will not fall during (DX)the days of their prophesying; and they have power over the waters to (DY)turn them into blood, and (DZ)to strike the earth with every plague, as often as they desire. So dont ever stop doing that! Yet after learning the people of Israel would not listen to God, the prophet reported feeling bitterness and an angry spirit and that the Lords hand was on [him] powerfully (Ezek 3:14). 10:7 This verse begins with a word of contrastbutto signify a change from the delay referenced in 10:6. Get the BEST VALUE in digital Bible study as you prepare for Easter. 9:9-11 Because the locusts have chests like iron breastplates, they will be protected from harm as they torment others. Odoacer & Heruli vs. Western Rome 476 -? . smoke . One reason to be confident in the Bibles truth is its specificity in passages like this. . Lets consider each judgment. Processing the prophecy internally, however, is a different matter that can prove difficult and even unpleasant. 11:16-18 In preparation for Jesuss coming, the twenty-four elders who were introduced in 4:4 fall down in worship (11:16). same time, the seven trumpets are warnings. & 15 days). Each one will pronounce a type of judgment on the earth, and they will intensify as each subsequent trumpet is blown. The harm they inflict will last for five months (9:10). The judgments get increasingly worse and more devastating as the end times progress. "Trumpets were used anciently to sound an alarm, signal [an army] for battle, or announce the arrival of . Venomous tails with stingers like scorpions (9:10) are mentioned in addition to the locusts teeth as another instrument of destruction. God the Father, like an earthly parent, takes two approaches with peopleone of grace and another of wrath (cf. 11:2 The measurement is not to include, according to these instructions, the courtyard outside the temple . In Scripture seven is the number of completion, so the announcement associated with this trumpet falls right in line. (3-6) The other angel with the golden censer. The seven trumpets are mentioned in the book of Revelation. A large amount of incense was given to him to offer up, with the prayers of all the saints, on the golden altar that is before the throne. Seven Trumpets Revelation 8:6-11:19 It is perhaps most helpful not to think of this central section of Revelation as a kind of timeline, with the drama of the seals followed by the drama of the trumpets followed by the drama of the bowls. The seal represents Gods divine protection of believers. (AS) 8Their hair was like womens hair, and their teeth were like lions teeth. The 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Trumpets (Revelation 8) portray the breakup of the original Roman Empire (east and west). These trumpets are no different its just that the pronouncements are of a different type. Here is what happens when the seventh trumpet is blown: The seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and there were loud voices in heaven, which said: The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Messiah, and he will reign for ever and ever (Revelation 11:15). (AR) On their heads they wore something like crowns of gold, and their faces resembled human faces. When the tribulation begins, though, this passive form of Gods wrath that merely declines to hold back the just dessert of human actions will yield to more active wrath. Copyright 2019 by Zondervan. The Seven Trumpets of Revelation 8-11 REVELATION ONE THREE PUBLISHING 25.9K subscribers Subscribe Like Share 1.4M views 4 years ago The seven trumpets are seven vindictive. And He will give justice and punish all the wicked (Revelation 8:5). 11But after the three and a half days(DU) the breath[d] of life from God entered them,(DV) and they stood on their feet, and terror struck those who saw them. Each trumpet will be blown by a different angel, but the angels are not named. 10:11 Equipped with this harsh word from God, John is instructed by the angel and the voice from heaven: You must prophecy again about many people, nations, languages, and kings. This trumpet releases Satan with power to use demonic influence, described as locusts, to torment those who have rejected God. The abyss is the abode of the demons, according to Luke 8:31, in which demons begged Jesus not to banish them. During the tribulation, Satan will be granted authority to unlock the pit. . Islam rejected Jesus as the Messiah and taught righteousness by works. The seven trumpets express, trumpets (Revelation 9) picture the onslaughts of the Isalmic tribes, under various leaders, which gave rise to another religious power that warred against, trumpet presents the final period of time, when, gives the everlasting gospel and the three angles messages of, The first angel sounded: And hail and fire followed, mingled with blood, and they were thrown to the earth. Yet what has been delayed to this point is the full and final outpouring of Gods wrath. . trumpet (9:13), the command for further judgment comes from God, who orders the release of four angels bound at the great river Euphrates (9:14) to kill a third of the human race. This suggests the judgments described in the scroll are awesome and powerful. Salem Media Group. The survivors will be terrified and give glory to the God of heaven. when there are two or more speakers it is done in a conversational manner meaning they complete each other sentences while staying on topic, intermittent sampling is also applied. This will be a time of horror and judgment upon the earth that will be unmatched by any other time in human history. . It is probably not possible to give you a full, in-depth, detailed analysis of all the seven trumpets in one article. 2But exclude the outer court;(CW) do not measure it, because it has been given to the Gentiles. A third of the day was without light, and also a third of the night (Revelation 8:12). . These, then, are two extraordinary individuals. Revelation 10:8-11 (CSB) He is told to take the scroll from the angels hand. The beasts bragging will be interrupted by Gods voice calling, Come up here. . The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ, and he will reign forever. One might consider these judgments of the the seven trumpets on Pagan Rome as the Seven "first plagues" (Rev 9:20). of . 10They have tails like (BG)scorpions, and stings; and in their (BH)tails is their power to hurt people for (BI)five months. 20The rest of mankind, who were not killed by these plagues, (CB)did not repent of (CC)the works of their hands so as not to (CD)worship demons and (CE)the idols of gold, silver, brass, stone, and wood, which can neither see nor hear nor walk; 21and they (CF)did not repent of their murders, nor of their (CG)witchcraft, nor of their (CH)sexual immorality, nor of their thefts. 10And (EI)those who live on the earth will rejoice over them and celebrate; and they will (EJ)send gifts to one another, because these two prophets tormented (EK)those who live on the earth. The hard word of prophecy is pleasant to receive because it is, after all, the very word of God. At the heart of the seven trumpets in Revelation are the judgments that come with the blowing of each one. Clarence L. Haynes Jr. is a speaker, Bible teacher, and co-founder of The Bible Study Club. All rights reserved. 6th Trumpet Release the four angels who are bound at the great river Euphrates (Revelation 9:14). Yet that should not come as a surprise because the tribulation is not an ordinary period of history. like human faces and hair like womens hair (9:7). go measure the temple of God and the altar, and count those who worship there. those who fear [his] name, both small and great. 5And if anyone wants to harm them, (DU)fire flows out of their mouth and devours their enemies; and so if anyone wants to harm them, (DV)he must be killed in this way. Forty-two months correspond with three and a half years, indicating that the events described in this chapter will occur during the latter half of the seven-year tribulation. PARENTHETICAL . Get the BEST VALUE in digital Bible study as you prepare for Easter. 7The [m](BD)appearance of the locusts was like horses prepared for battle; and on their heads appeared to be crowns like gold, and their faces were like human faces. Adding the 391 years and 15 days would reach to August 11, 1840. (DF) This is how anyone who wants to harm them must die. 7When they have finished their testimony, (EA)the beast that comes up out of the (EB)abyss will (EC)make war with them, and overcome them and kill them. Woe to the inhabitants of the earth, because of the trumpet blasts about to be sounded by the other three angels!. God gave John a vision of this time, which he recorded in the book of Revelation. The contrast of the silence in heaven compared to the great roar that was just heard must have really been deafening to John. . Still only partial, only 1/3 of the earth affected, increasing severity. The seven trumpets show us God's punishments against the enemies who hurt His people (Revelation 8:13). What do the seven thunders in Revelation 10:1-7 mean? This is also symbolic (Rev 8:11). What Does It Mean That There Is No One Holy Like God? . (AI) 3And out of the smoke locusts(AJ) came down on the earth and were given power like that of scorpions(AK) of the earth. The warning has a twofold purpose. At the heart of the seven trumpets in Revelation are the judgments that come with the blowing of each one. 9:2-4 From the abyss comes smoke . 12(BM)The first woe has passed; behold, two woes are still coming after these things. The first trumpet. Again, a time unlike any we have ever witnessed in human history. "@Luke17_37 @wakeupeeps @ChrisChinni @DavidWolfe @laralogan Daniel's 70th Week of Years." But, isn't it Jesus Himself who breaks the seals that launch each of the Revelation 6 seal judgments which occur at the beginning of the Tribulation? The rainbow and cloud serve as a reminder of Gods faithfulness to keep his promises. Revelation 8 New King James Version Seventh Seal: Prelude to the Seven Trumpets 8 When He opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven for about half an hour. 8:8-9 The second trumpet brings something like a great mountain ablaze with fire that is hurled into the sea (8:8), scorching a third of the sea creatures and destroying a third of the ships (8:9). 19And (FG)the [ai]temple of God which is in heaven was opened; and (FH)the ark of His covenant appeared in His [aj]temple, and there were flashes of (FI)lightning and sounds and peals of thunder, and an earthquake, and a (FJ)great [ak]hailstorm. 13Then I looked, and I heard [g]an eagle flying in (AL)midheaven, saying with a loud voice, (AM)Woe, woe, woe to (AN)those who live on the earth, because of the remaining blasts of the trumpet of the (AO)three angels who are about to sound!. Copyright 2023, Bible Study Tools. This celebration will involve gifts, like those given at a Christmas or birthday party, because wicked men and women will delight in the death of two figures who tormented them with supernatural judgments and preaching of righteousness. A third of the waters turned bitter, and many people died from the waters that had become bitter (Revelation 8:10-11). flashes of lightning, rumblings and peals of thunder, an earthquake, and severe hail. And a third of the trees were burned up, and all green grass was burned up, And a third of the living creatures in the sea died, and a third of the ships were destroyed, Then the third angel sounded: And a great, Then the fourth angel sounded: And a third of the sun was struck, a third of the moon, and a third of the, Then the fifth angel sounded: And I saw a, Release the four angels who are bound at the great river Euphrates, Then the seventh angel sounded: And there were loud voices in. The Woman, the Dragon, the Beast, and the Lamb (Revelation 12:1-15:8) 8:2-3 Seven angels who stand in the presence of God are given seven trumpets ( 8:2) that will be used to release another series of judgments. 7 The first angel sounded his trumpet, and there came hail and fire mixed with blood, and it was hurled down on the earth. The deaths noted here, combined with the fourth of the earth killed in 6:8, bring the death total during the first three and a half years of the tribulation to more than half of the worlds population. In other words, Isaiah spoke of Satans original fall into rebellion and applied it to Babylons prideful king. And a third of the trees were burned up, and all green grass was burned up (Revelation 8:7). They will serve again as instruments of judgment. on their heads signifies authorityin this case, authority from hell. His power overrules theirsbut only temporarily. Already, technology could allow every human on the planet to witness these catastrophic judgments; and as 6:16-17 explained, all will know that God is the source of them. . 2And I saw (B)the seven angels who stand before God, and seven (C)trumpets were given to them. [a] A third(V) of the waters turned bitter, and many people died from the waters that had become bitter. Beginning in chapter 11, he will focus on personalities involved in those events. All rights reserved worldwide. A third of the earth was burned up, a third of the trees were burned up, and all the green grass was burned up. New American Standard Bible (NASB). (CB) When he shouted, the voices of the seven thunders(CC) spoke. 19The power of the horses was in their mouths and in their tails; for their tails were like snakes, having heads with which they inflict injury. 11Then there was given to me a [v](DJ)measuring rod like a staff; [w]and (DK)someone said, Get up and measure the [x]temple of God and the altar, and those who worship in it. When he opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven for about half an hour. 13 Then I looked, and I heard an eagle crying with a loud voice as it flew directly overhead, "Woe, woe, woe to those who dwell on the earth, at the blasts of the other trumpets that the three angels are about to blow!". like smoke from a great furnace (9:2). What Does It Mean That There Is No One Holy Like God? 11They have as king over them, the angel of the (BJ)abyss; his name in (BK)Hebrew is [n](BL)Abaddon, and in the Greek he has the name [o]Apollyon. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. Seven Trumpets Revelation 8-9. Gen 19:23-29). Woe(AB) to the inhabitants of the earth,(AC) because of the trumpet blasts about to be sounded by the other three angels!, 9The fifth angel sounded his trumpet, and I saw a star that had fallen from the sky to the earth. Orthodox Jews, however, pray daily for the return of the temple at the Western Wallthe one remaining structure from the ancient Jewish temple complex that sits beneath the Dome of the Rock. The angel of the abyss, the Hebrew name Abaddon, and the Greek name Apollyon (9:11) are references to Satan. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! (Z), 13As I watched, I heard an eagle that was flying in midair(AA) call out in a loud voice: Woe! 11:5 If anyone harms these two witnesses, fire comes from their mouths and consumes their enemies. Their praise announces that God, in this great power, has begun to reign (11:17). 8 When He opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven for about half an hour. Is the last trumpet of 1 Thessalonians 4 the same as the seventh trumpet of Revelation. Holy Bible, New International Version, NIV Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. 11:3 During the tribulation, two witnesses will be granted authority to prophesy 1,260 daysthree and a half years on the Jewish calendar of thirty-day months. 7Now when they have finished their testimony, the beast(DK) that comes up from the Abyss(DL) will attack them,(DM) and overpower and kill them. As if Trumpets 1-4 weren't destructive & devastating enough, God singles out Trumpets 5-7 as the "WOEWOEWOE for the earth or as other translations put it, TERRIBLE JUDGMENT, TERRIBLE JUDGMENT, TERRIBLE JUDGMENT Revelation 8:13 Link to 3 Woes video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvUMs0o5Ohw (AZ), 13The sixth angel sounded his trumpet, and I heard a voice coming from the four horns(BA) of the golden altar that is before God. What is fascinating however, is the response of the people who survive this period: The rest of mankind who were not killed by these plagues still did not repent of the work of their hands; they did not stop worshiping demons, and idols of gold, silver, bronze, stone and woodidols that cannot see or hear or walk. Why should we bless those that revile us. This is accompanied by flashes of lightning, rumblings and peals of thunder, an earthquake, and severe hail. Scripture: Revelation 10:7, Revelation 8:1-3, Numbers 10:8-10. Speech is completely original and produced exclusively by Grace Digital Network Music licensed through Artlist.io Footage licensed through Filmpac.com and S. This book will teach you how to put the pieces together so you can live a victorious Christian life and finally become the man or woman of God that you truly desire to be. . Now the stage is fully set for Christs return. . trumpet announces the imminent arrival of Christs reign as loud voices in heaven declare, The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ, and he will reign forever. 7. . (AT) 9They had breastplates like breastplates of iron, and the sound of their wings was like the thundering of many horses and chariots rushing into battle. the courtyard outside the temple . 2 And I saw the seven angels which stood before God; and to them were given seven trumpets. (DR) 10The inhabitants of the earth(DS) will gloat over them and will celebrate by sending each other gifts,(DT) because these two prophets had tormented those who live on the earth. 9:5-6 These locusts will be permitted to torment nonbelievers on earth for five months, though they will not be permitted to kill them. 11:4 The two witnesses are pictured metaphorically as two olive trees and two lampstands that stand before the Lord. And I saw the seven angels who stand before God, and seven trumpets were given to them (Revelation 8:1-2). The seven seals unfold the social history of the Christian era and trace especially the great apostasy. Genseric & Vandals vs. Western Rome 419-456 A.D. 3rd Trumpet Then 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 water. The first trumpet brings devastation to the earth itself. You can get a lot of stuff without Godmoney, popularity, notoriety. A third of the waters turned bitter like wormwood oil, and many people died from the bitter waters. Our aim is to share the Word and be true to it. I didnt write this article as a final analysis, I would probably need a whole book for that, I simply wanted to get the ball rolling. (AD) The star was given the key(AE) to the shaft of the Abyss. After the two witnesses finish their testimony, he will make war on them, conquer them, and kill them. To underscore the divine anointing on these witnesses, as well as the seriousness of coming against them, the death penalty is pronounced even upon anyone who wants to harm them. 7The first sounded, and there was (P)hail and fire mixed with blood, and it was hurled to the earth; and (Q)a third of the earth was burned up, and (R)a third of the (S)trees were burned up, and all the green (T)grass was burned up. The second angel sounded his trumpet, and something like a huge mountain, all ablaze, was thrown into the sea. The placement of something like golden crowns . (Y) A third of the day was without light, and also a third of the night. Through the judgment of the seven seals (6:1-17; 8:1-5) and the first six trumpets (8:69:21), God has been restraining his final judgment to allow continued opportunity for repentance. Woe! 17The horses and riders I saw in my vision looked like this: Their breastplates were fiery red, dark blue, and yellow as sulfur. 9:1-11). 14The second (ER)woe has passed; behold, the third woe is coming quickly. When the seventh angel will blow his trumpet, go, take the scroll that lies open in the hand of the angel, It will be bitter in your stomach, but it will be as sweet as honey in your mouth. In the messages to the seven churches, Jesus unfolds the religious history of the Christian era. It not only prophesies events, but precise details about their occurrence. (AO) And the agony they suffered was like that of the sting of a scorpion(AP) when it strikes. He was introduced in 6:1-11 as the rider of four horses, and he will be discussed at length in 13:1-10 as a beast, the same appellation he is given here. Get our Question of the Week delivered right to your inbox! Copyright 2002-2023 Got Questions Ministries. The breath of life from God will enter the two witnesses, bringing about a resurrection, and they will stand on their feet, causing great fear to come upon all who see them (11:11). He has also just released his new book The Pursuit of Victory: How To Conquer Your Greatest Challenges and Win In Your Christian Life. He was given much incense, that he should offer it with the prayers of all the saints upon the . A third(Q) of the sea turned into blood,(R) 9a third(S) of the living creatures in the sea died, and a third of the ships were destroyed. NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. 8:4-5 The martyrs prayers were not in vain despite Gods delayed response because now, as they go up in the presence of God from the angels hand (8:4), they prompt an immediate response of angelic fire being hurled . 10:1 A majestic, mighty angel emerges from heaven . 9:1 Upon the fifth angels trumpet blast, John saw a star that had fallen from heaven to earth. Seal up what the seven thunders said, and do not write it down. The seven seals and seven trumpets in the Bible are part of a series of catastrophic events that signal huge changes for the earth. 4They were told not to harm(AL) the grass of the earth or any plant or tree,(AM) but only those people who did not have the seal of God on their foreheads. Ex 9:23ff; Is 28:2; Ezek 38:22; Joel 2:30, Ex 10:21ff; Is 13:10; Ezek 32:7; Joel 2:10, 31; 3:15; Rev 6:12f, Job 26:6; 28:22; 31:12; Ps 88:11 mg; Prov 15:11, Is 52:1; Matt 4:5; 27:53; Rev 21:2, 10; 22:19, Gen 37:34; 2 Sam 3:31; 1 Kin 21:27; 2 Kin 19:1f; Neh 9:1; Esth 4:1; Ps 69:11; Joel 1:13; Jon 3:5f, 8, Rev 14:8; 16:19; 17:18; 18:2, 10, 16, 18, 19, 21, Is 1:9, 10; 3:9; Jer 23:14; Ezek 16:46, 49, NASB, The Charles F. Stanley Life Principles Bible, Large Print: Large Print Edition, NASB, Zondervan NASB Study Bible, Red Letter Edition, NASB, MacArthur Study Bible, 2nd Edition, Comfort Print: Unleashing God's Truth One Verse at a Time, NASB, The Charles F. Stanley Life Principles Daily Bible, Paperback: Holy Bible, New American Standard Bible, NASB, Thinline Bible, Large Print, Red Letter Edition, 2020 Text, Comfort Print, NASB, Charles F. Stanley Life Principles Bible, 2nd Edition, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, New American Standard Bible. If you feel an answer is not 100% Bible based, then leave a comment, and we'll be sure to review it. 7th Trumpet Then the seventh angel sounded: And there were loud voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world have become the kingdoms of our Lord and of His Christ, and He shall reign forever and ever (Revelation 11:15). Many . These include the two witnesses, the Antichrist, and the false prophet. 13Then the sixth angel sounded, and I heard [p]a voice from the [q]four (BN)horns of the (BO)golden altar which is before God, 14saying to the sixth angel who had the trumpet, Release the (BP)four angels who are bound at the (BQ)great river Euphrates. 15And the four angels, who had been prepared for the hour and day and month and year, were (BR)released, so that they would kill a (BS)third of mankind. John saw seven angels who were given seven trumpets. 11And after the three and a half days, (EL)the breath of life from God came into them, and they stood on their feet; and great fear fell upon those who were watching them. The Seven Seals (Revelation 6:1-8:1) NEXT VI. 4The smoke of the incense, together with the prayers of Gods people, went up before God(G) from the angels hand. again opened: the 1,000 years (19.11-21.8 . Now, though, atheists and worshipers of false gods are becoming bolder. In order for God to be who he is, he must judge sin. destruction of the wicked, and the New Earth). 7The locusts looked like horses prepared for battle. The armed men went ahead of them and the rear guard followed the ark of the LORD, while the trumpets kept sounding. Revelation 8: 6 Then the seven angels who had the seven trumpets prepared to sound them. Thus far, God has revealed events to come. Nor did they repent of their murders, their magic arts, their sexual immorality or their thefts (Rev. This time, their ferocious appearance is heightened by mouths emitting fire, smoke, and sulfur. In Isaiah 14:12, the prophet says the shining morning star had fallen from the heavens. The subsequent description of that star in Isaiah 14:12-14 has led many Bible interpreters to conclude that the passage is describing Satan, in addition to its reference to King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon. Science fiction works commonly have depicted the damage such a celestial body could cause were it to collide with earth, but in this instance the damage will be real. 19For 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. (8 The second angel sounded his trumpet, and something like a huge . In the middle of judgment God pauses. By submitting your email address, you understand that you will receive email communications from Bible Gateway, a division of The Zondervan Corporation, 3900 Sparks Drive SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 USA, including commercial communications and messages from partners of Bible Gateway. This is not the resurrection of New Testament believers because that occurs at the rapture. (DG) 6They have power to shut up the heavens(DH) so that it will not rain during the time they are prophesying;(DI) and they have power to turn the waters into blood(DJ) and to strike the earth with every kind of plague as often as they want.