Adult
Bible Study of Revelation
Chapters 8-9 The Seventh Seal,
The
Trumpets
5/Study
Guide
1/ To the usual suffering common to every creature (chaps. 6-7), Rome is now in for some specific troubles, as revealed in each of the seven trumpets of the seventh seal. How can you determine from 8: 1-5 that such woes were in answer to the prayers of the saints by a God who cares?
2/ What are the indications in chapters 8-9 that the final destruction of Emperial Rome is not reviewed but rather only mounting, external attacks that will then lead to the end of Rome and the threat to Christians?
3/ Each Trumpet announced a calamity affecting some object. Match the trumpet on the left with its corresponding calamity on the right.
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____1st trumpet |
a/ kill one-third of the men |
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-----2nd trumpet |
b/ one third of the earth |
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-----3rd trumpet |
c/ one third of the rivers |
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-----4th trumpet |
d/ one third of the light. (sun,moon, etc.) |
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-----5th trumpet |
e/ torturing all unsealed men |
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-----6th trumpet |
f/one third of the sea. |
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The Seventh Trumpet to be studied in chapter 7 |
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4/ What are the two indications in chapters 8-9 that these are judgments on unbelieving men and that God's people will be spared?
5/ In all apocalyptic writings, the use of symbols and dramatic action is to produce effect to enhance the message. The unexplained details are not to be "wrong" out" for hidden meaning. Re-read chapters 8-9, getting involved in the exciting description of God's vindication of His saints against evil. What comfort, what assurance do you feel about the God who cares?
6/ Is there any possible meaning in the use of "Abaddon" or "Apollyon" in 9, 11 a nd the mention that destruction would have to come from the direction of the "Euphrates." (v.14).