Study of Revelation - Revelation 8-9

Homiletics                                             Study of Revelation

Lesson     14                                         Passage: Revelation 8-9

Content (List of Topics or Events)

Silence when 7th Seal Opened 7 angels and Trumpets given (Revelation 8:1-5) a. 7th Seal Opened (1) b. 7 Angels given 7 trumpets (2) c. Prayers of God’s people (3-4) d. Fire from Altar hurled to earth (5)

First 4 trumpets sounded – 1/3 of Earth, sea and Light destroyed (Revelation 8:6-12) a. 1st Trumpet – Hail and Fire mixed with blood burn up 1/3 earth (6-7) b. 2nd Trumpet – Huge mountain ablaze thrown in Sea  1/3 of see died (8-9) c. 3rd Trumpet – Blazing Torch falls from sky and water contaminated (10-11) d. 4th Trumpet – Sun, moon and stars struck and darkness on 1/3 of day (12)

First Woe to the Earth (Revelation 8:13-9:21) a. 5th Trumpet – a star falls and given the key to abyss and locust harm unsealed of God  (8:13-9:12) b. 6th Trumpet 4 demonic angels released to kill mankind (13-21)

Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)

Division	Scripture
Silence when 7th Seal Opened 7 angels and Trumpets given	Revelation 8:1-5
First 4 trumpets sounded – 1/3 of Earth, sea and Light destroyed	Revelation 8:6-12
First Woe to the Earth	Revelation 8:13-21

Subject Sentence (Summarizes the contents of the Divisions – No more than 10 words)

Faithful’s prayers bring angels trumpets followed by destruction impacting mankind

Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)

CTATL that there is a judgment from God that will bring destruction to the unfaithful.

Specific Application Questions

1.	What prayers are you sending up to God?
2.	How are you preparing yourself for the sound of the trumpet?
3.	How are you ignoring God and worshiping your own things?
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Principles to Remember

1.	Prayer is an important part of our relationship with God.
2.	This world is temporary.
3.	God will bring punishment to those who deny Him.
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Study of Revelation - Revelation 7

Homiletics                                             Study of Revelation

Lesson     13                                         Passage: Revelation 7

Content (List of Topics or Events)

Four Angels plus 1 and the seal of Servants of God (Revelation 7:1-10) a. Angels holding back wind (1) b. Another Angel restricting harm until seals placed on servants (2,3) c. Those initially sealed identified (4-8) d. Multitude no one could count identify salvation source (9,10)

Angels and living creatures worship (Revelation 7:11-12) a. Angels and Living creatures worship God (11) b. Praise and glory and wisdom (12)

Multitude  in White Robes identified and served God (Revelation 7:13-17) a. Elders ask who were in White Robes  (13) b. They came from tribulation and saved by Jesus (14) c. The saved ones serve God and are protected by Him (15-17)

Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)

Division	Scripture
Four Angels plus 1 and the seal of Servants of God	Revelation 7:1-10
Angels and living creatures worship	Revelation 7:11-12
Multitude in White Robes identified and served God	Revelation 7:13-17

Subject Sentence (Summarizes the contents of the Divisions – No more than 10 words)

God’s servants sealed from Israel along those saved by Lamb

Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)

CTATL that God protects His own bringing worship and praise.

Specific Application Questions

1.	How are you identified as one of God’s own?
2.	In what ways is your worship authentic?
3.	How are you allowing God to project you and bring joy?  What needs to change?
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Principles to Remember

1.	God does hold back judgment on His own.
2.	Worship should be from the joy God brings in your life.
3.	Salvation comes from God; praise and service is the natural response.
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Study of Revelation - Revelation 6

Homiletics                                             Study of Revelation

Lesson     12                                         Passage: Revelation 6

Content (List of Topics or Events)

Lamb opens first 4 seals and John hears “come” and sees 4 horses (Revelation 6:1-8) a. First seal and white horse - Conquest (1,2) b. Second seal and red horse  - Peace Removed/Bloodshed (3,4) c. Third seal and black horse – Famine (5,6) d. Fourth seal and pale horse – Death and Hades (7,8)

Lamb opens fifth seal and sees souls slain for Gospel (Revelation 6:9-11) a. Souls slain viewed (9) b. Souls asking about judgment (10) c. Souls given white robe and asked to wait a little longer (11)

Lamb opens sixth seal and there was a great earthquake (Revelation 6:12-17) a. Earthquake and heavens receded (12,13) b. All hid in caves and rocks (14-16) c. The day of wrath has come (17)

Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)

Division	Scripture
Lamb opens first 4 seals and John hears “come” and sees 4 horses	Revelation 6:1-8
Lamb opens fifth seal and sees souls slain for Gospel	Revelation 6:9-11
Lamb opens sixth seal and there was a great earthquake	Revelation 6:12-17

Subject Sentence (Summarizes the contents of the Divisions – No more than 10 words)

Lamb opens 6 seals and resulting impact and calamity.

Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)

CTATL that the Lamb of God is in control of our destiny

Specific Application Questions

1.	When asked to “come” and “go” what is your response
2.	How do you make the word of God real to others?
3.	In what ways are you ton the right side of history and aligned with the will of the Lamb of God?
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Principles to Remember

1.	Jesus asks us to come to Him.
2.	A reward awaits those that are faithful.
3.	There is no fear when we trust the Lord.
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