The Trumpets (Revelation 8:1-9:21)

I. Intro
Big Idea: God offers His holiness or woes. Acts 1:7
II. Woe 
A.  Pause to consider God’s judgment. Revelation 8:1-5
B. In catastrophes God reveals His glory. Revelation 8:6-13
III. Woe   
A. The enemy offers hopelessness. Revelation 9:1-6
B. The enemy’s power is limited. Revelation 9:7-11
IV. Woe 
A. God’s power is full and measured. Revelation 9:12-16
B. The enemy tempts and intimidates.  Revelation 9:17-19
V. Repent   
A. Repentance delivers from idolatry. Revelation 9:20
B. Repentance delivers from evil. Revelation 9:21

The Next Step

• What’s something you’ve taken away from our study of Revelation so far?
• Why do you think there was silence in heaven before the opening of the seventh seal and the sounding of the trumpets (Revelation 8:1)?
• How can catastrophes shape us or our faith?
• What are some differences between what the enemy offers and what God promises?
• What have been some idols (good things you’ve made ultimate things) in your life?
• In what ways is repentance a great gift from God?
• What’s a specific way you can respond to Revelation 8:1-9:21? 

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