This podcast explains and interprets the meaning of John the Revelator's statements and images from Revelation 8:7 in the Book of Revelation. This verse describes the first trumpet plague that will be unleashed by God after the Opening of the seventh seal. This plague is of fire, burning, and hail mingled with blood, will be directed primarily at the earth, trees, and grass. This refers to a worldwide judgment from God upon the land, the effects of which will be limited to one-third of the trees and all grass. This judgment will have devastating consequences on agricultural industries and economies of the world generally. However, the purpose of this plague is to encourage people to repent and prepare for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ.