Chapter 11 is one of most difficult chapters to interpret in Revelation! Yet as we’ve been learning thru this study we see the benefits of using a literal interpretation to clear up much of the confusion that surfaces! Today John takes us thru a second look at the second woe occurring between the 6th & 7th Trumpet blast. Part of understanding Revelation is recognizing the scene changes. Our story has been focused on giving a general flow to the timing of events!

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Today we continue in (Revelation 10) where John reveals the final act of mercy before the mystery of God is finished (v.7). Chronologically, this parenthetical (this interlude) occurs between the 6th & 7th Trumpet Judgments. So, over the past several weeks we’ve witnessed dark angels coming UP from below AND there’s been torment & torture & death!

This morning we’re going to diving into the emotional depths of (Psalm 77). We’re going to look at an uncommon character – Asaph. An inner-circle man from Jeremiah’s day who was left behind to care for the suffering remnant. But this guy was in bad condition! Let's see how he dealt with disappointment & despair..

The 6th trumpet starts the second phase of demonic activity right before Jesus takes over the world! The four angels being released are not specifically named, but we can look at the scene to discover some clues. At no time in scripture do we see good angels bound. Scholars describe these angels as fallen angels (Demons).

I was raised by a single mom who managed to instill Jesus into my heart. Now, mom was far from perfect, but as a single-mom, she gave a perfect effort! She even made the best of poor conditions in the 1970's because she believed Jesus would help us! Church, this is where we start our study this morning. By reading about real people who believed Jesus and put their faith into action!

Today in Chapter 9, the prophecy advances yet again. Because we're being confronted with the harsh reality of demonic activity bursting upon the scene! Now remember we’re around the mid-point of the Tribulation period and the choice is being narrowed down, God OR Satan! This chapter gives us a sober awakening to the underworld! Because the curtain is pulled back and we see into the dark spiritual realm.

Last week we finished chapter #7, which was the parenthetical chapter giving us a deeper look behind Chapter #6. However if we wanted to read straight thru without the additional insight we would go from (Rev. 6) right into (Rev. 8). Now in (Rev. 8:1-13) we enter the second 3½ years of the tribulation. These judgments ARE literal & NOT symbolic! The seals, trumpets, & bowels are NOT running parallel, but following one behind the other. These judgements are NOT because of global warming and they’re NOT because of a nuclear war!

Today, we come to another topical message as we continue living thru a cultural-divide. This divide is NOT new to history! It’s just NEW to us. In fact, the Bible records numerous acts of senseless-injustices & violence when people abandon the personal reality of God. Now, I hope I can capture your attention this morning because we’re living thru complex times.

It’s helpful to divide (chapter #7) in half so we can understand the scene. This is a deeper OR different look at things we’ve already covered. In verses (vv.1-8) the scene is happening on earth. While in (vv.9-17) the scene is happening in heaven. It’s important to NOTICE… that God makes a distinction between people groups:
- The Church
- Israel
- Tribulation Saints