Lesson 253: THE BOOK OF REVELATION – PART 18

INTRODUCTION:
In our last study, we saw the perfect bliss of those in heaven where they neither hunger nor thirst because of the Lamb constantly feeds and refreshes them at the living fountain of waters, while all tears are wiped away from their eyes. Now in our next study, our attention is shifted back to what will be happening then to those on earth. It is frightening. May we not be left behind when Jesus comes again in Jesus Name. Amen.

1. THE JUDGEMENT OF THE TRUMPETS

When a man hands over a case to God for judgement, his enemies are in for big trouble. There are some angels that can stand in the presence of God but now, but now, by the special grace of Jesus; we can now enter into the holiest. The judgments of the trumpets are horrible ones and it is frightening to know that worse judgement than these will still befall the unrepentant ones.

Rev. 8:1-5; Rom. 12:19-20; Heb. 10:31; Heb. 12:29; Rev. 8:2,6; Luke 1:18-20; 1 Kings 18:15; 11 Kings 3:14; 11 Kings 5:16; Heb. 10:19, 22; Rev. 8:7-12; Exo. 19:16,19; Isa. 27:13; Joel 2:1; Zeph. 1:16; Zeph. 9:14; 1 Cor. 15:52-43; 1 Thess. 4:16; Matt. 24:31; Exo. 9:24; Exo. 7:20-21; Zeph. 1:3; Joel 2:10; Exo. 10:21-23; Rev. 8:13; Pro. 29:1.

2. IT IS VERY PAINFUL TO WISH TO DIE AND BE UNABLE TO DO SO.

The judgement of the fifth trumpet is so terrible that people will be seeking death and yet will be unable to die. It will be the time foretold when death are more blessed than the living, may we not be around at that time.

Rev. 9:1-2; Job. 38:4, 7; Isa. 24:21-22; Rev. 9:3-12; Joel 1:7-18; Joel 2:1-11; Jer. 8:3; Job. 3:20-21.

3. THE JUDGEMENT OF THE 6TH TRUMPET

River Euphrates is a significant river: the former headquarters of Satan is believed to be there. The four fallen angels imprisoned there are very wicked and on their release will mobilize 200 million oriental soldiers to wipe out one third of all living beings on earth. In spite of this, the remainders will not repent and the judgement of God on the unrepentant wicked ones will just have to continue.

Rev. 9:13-21; Jude 6; Acts 15:18; Rom. 1:25-32; Exo. 20:13; Exo. 22:18; Exo. 20:14; Exo. 20:15.