John sees two witnesses, who are the two lampstands and two olive trees that stand before the Lord of the earth. These two witnesses bring testimony of Jesus and His power to reveal Him before the nations for 1260 days. However, the beast from the bottomless pit conquers and kills them. After lying in the …
An angel comes down from heaven to deliver a little scroll, which John is commanded to eat. In his mouth it is sweet, just as the Gospel brings life. However, in his stomach it is bitter, as the Gospel also cuts both ways…those who reject Jesus are subject to judgement and eternal death.
As the seventh seal is broken, seven angels are given seven trumpets. During the first six trumpets the earths and heavens encounter another cycle of circumstances, trials and tribulations as each is blown. These deliver upon the earth judgement while also sifting believers from non-believers before Jesus’ ultimate return. Amidst the various tribulations, those against …
Jesus, the Lamb who is worthy, breaks open the seventh seal of the scroll. This begins a half-hour of silence, prayers from the saints mixed with incense, and the coming of God’s wrath on earth. The fullness of God’s holiness in His salvation and judgement are seen, as well as seven trumpets being given to …