Summary of Revelation 8:1-5
Jesus opens the 7th seal. There was silence in heaven. 7 angels came with 7 trumpets. An angel carrying incense with the prayers of God’s people arrived. The angel hurled fire on earth, along with thunder, rumblings, lightning, and an earthquake.
BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 14, Day 2: Revelation 8:1-5
3a) Silence
b) It could either be silence to hear the prayers of the martyrs or silence because of the impending judgment to come. The half hour is significant because heaven is a place of constant worship and praise (hence, noise). So, this would most likely be striking.
c) An angel came and hurled the censer with fire towards earth. This could be in response to the prayers of the martyrs for judgment to be handed down.
4a)
Joel 2:1: The day of the Lord
Exodus 19:14-17: A meeting with God
Numbers 10:2: For calling the community together and for having the camps set out
Joshua 6:2-5: It was the signal for the army to shout and for the walls of Jericho to fall down
1 Thessalonians 4:16: Announcing God coming down from heaven and believers rising again
b) The coming of judgments
5) A trumpet blast could occur at any time, so we must be ready, prepared, and eager for the Lord’s return.
Conclusions BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 14, Day 2: Revelation 8:1-5
I love how solemn heaven is with the opening of the 7th seal. It’s such a profound moment when God decides it’s time for judgment.
End Notes BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 14, Day 2: Revelation 8:1-5
The 7 trumpets are God’s announcement of the judgments.
The prayers of God’s people are pleasing to God, like the smell of incense. They come before Him.
It’s important to remember that the 7 judgments may not be chronological. It’s hard to pin down though with certainty.
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