4) The Seven Trumpets

The seven trumpets of Revelation 8-11 represent the judgments of God upon the powers that oppressed His people. Each trumpet brings consequences for those who rejected the truth.

The Meaning of the Trumpets

What did the trumpets represent in ancient Israel?

Numbers 10:9

What did the trumpets represent in ancient Israel?

Festivals only Warnings of war and calls to attention Music of worship only Nothing specific

The First Four Trumpets

What does the first trumpet bring?

Revelation 8:7

What does the first trumpet bring?

Blessings Hail and fire mixed with blood Peace Prosperity

What happens in the second trumpet?

Revelation 8:8-9

What happens in the second trumpet?

A blessing upon the sea A great mountain burning is cast into the sea, making it blood Fish multiplied Sea calmed

What happens in the third trumpet?

Revelation 8:10-11

What happens in the third trumpet?

Waters purified A star called Wormwood falls and makes the waters bitter Springs of living water Abundant rain

What is affected in the fourth trumpet?

Revelation 8:12

What is affected in the fourth trumpet?

The earth A third of the sun, moon, and stars is darkened The oceans The mountains

“The first four trumpets describe the collapse of the Roman Empire. The Visigoths, Vandals, Huns, and other barbarian peoples brought destruction to the ancient world, fulfilling the prophecy.” — Ellen G. White, The Great Controversy, p. 355

The Fifth and Sixth Trumpets

What comes out of the bottomless pit in the fifth trumpet?

Revelation 9:2-3

What comes out of the bottomless pit in the fifth trumpet?

Water Smoke darkening the sun and locusts Fire Angels

For how long do the locusts torment?

Revelation 9:5

For how long do the locusts torment?

One year Five months Seven years Eternally

What is released in the sixth trumpet?

Revelation 9:14-15

What is released in the sixth trumpet?

Four winds Four angels bound at the river Euphrates Four horsemen Four beasts

The Seventh Trumpet

What is announced in the seventh trumpet?

Revelation 11:15

What is announced in the seventh trumpet?

More judgments The kingdoms of the world have become the kingdoms of our Lord and His Christ Total destruction Nothing specific

What is seen in the heavenly temple in the seventh trumpet?

Revelation 11:19

What is seen in the heavenly temple in the seventh trumpet?

Nothing The ark of the covenant of God Only angels The sea of glass

And Now?

The trumpets reveal the judgments of God:

• Trumpets 1-4: Fall of the Roman Empire
• Fifth trumpet: Islamic invasions
• Sixth trumpet: Fall of the Ottoman Empire
• Seventh trumpet: Establishment of God’s kingdom

My Decision

I understand that God is in control of history. The trumpets show His judgments upon those who reject His truth. I desire to be on God’s side and to be part of His eternal kingdom announced in the seventh trumpet.

Yes, I believe and accept this truth.