Rev.
8:1 When the Lamb broke the seventh
seal, there was silence in heaven for about half an hour. 2 And I saw the seven angels who stand before
God, and seven trumpets were given to them.
Rev.
8:3 Another angel came and stood at the
altar, holding a golden censer; and much incense was given to him, so that he
might add it to the prayers of all the saints on the golden altar which was
before the throne. 4 And the smoke of the
incense, with the prayers of the saints, went up before God out of the angel’s
hand. 5 Then the angel took the censer and filled it
with the fire of the altar, and threw it to the earth; and there followed peals
of thunder and sounds and flashes of lightning and an earthquake.
Rev.
8:6 And the seven angels who had the
seven trumpets prepared themselves to sound them.
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| Prayer and Bible Expo |
What is the immediate response in heaven
when the Lamb breaks the seventh
seal? (8:1)
“. . . there was
silence in heaven for about half an hour” (8:1).
Who is standing before God?
(8:2)
Seven angels (8:2).
What is given to them?
(8:2)
Seven trumpets
(8:2).
What is given to another angel who came
and stood at the altar, holding a golden censer? (8:3)
“. . . much incense was given to him, so that he might add
it to the prayers of all the saints on the golden altar which was before the throne” (8:3).
What does the smoke of the incense
represent? (8:4)
o “. . . the prayers of the saints . . .”
(8:4).
o “. . . golden bowls full of incense, which
are the prayers of the saints” (Rev 5:8).
o “May my prayer be counted as incense before You; the lifting up of
my hands as the evening offering” (Ps 141:2).
Where does the incense go?
(8:4)
“And the smoke
of the incense, with the prayers of the saints, went up before God out of the
angel’s hand” (8:4).
After the smoke of the incense, with the
prayers of the saints, goes up before God, what does the angel take and throw
to earth? (8:5)
“Then the angel
took the censer and filled it with the fire of the altar and threw it to the
earth” (8:5).
Following this, what happens on earth?
(8:5)
“. . . there
followed peals of thunder and sounds and flashes of lightning and an
earthquake” (8:5).
What do the seven angels prepare to do?
(8:6)
“And the seven
angels who had the seven trumpets prepared themselves to sound them” (8:6).
What impresses you about Rev 8:1-6?
When the Lamb
breaks the seventh seal, which contains the seven trumpets, there will be
silence in heaven for about half an hour. The holy hush in heaven discloses the
magnitude of the devastation on earth that will accompany the sounding of the terrifying
trumpets.
What do you learn about God from Rev.
8:1-6?
God’s judgment
on earth is preceded by heavenly worship and regard for the prayers of the
saints. The smoke of the incense, with the prayers of the saints, goes up
before God.
How could this transform your life?
Praise and pray through times of trouble on earth.
Adonai,
Transcendent
God, Mighty King, clothed in splendor and majesty. Ruler of all the nations.
Ancient of Days. Sovereign Potentate. Omniscient. Omnipotent. Omnipresent.
Eternal. Powerful. Divine. Holy, holy,
holy, LORD of hosts, the whole earth is full of Your glory. Great is Your
faithfulness. Terrifying is Your holiness .Glorious is Your grace. Comforting is Your everlasting
lovingkindness. Tender is Your peace,
surpassing all understanding. Worthy are You and the Lamb to receive honor,
glory, praise, and thanksgiving. You shepherd Your people during times of
trouble. You make us lie down in green pastures; You lead us beside quiet
waters. You restore our souls; You guide us in paths of righteousness for Your
name’s sake. Even though we walk through the valley of the shadow of death, we
fear no evil, for You are with us. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
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