8) The Seven Plagues
The final judgments of God upon the wicked
The seven last plagues are the final judgments of God upon those who rejected His grace and received the mark of the beast. While the wicked suffer, God’s people are protected.
The Wrath of God
What do the seven bowls contain?
When does God's grace end?
“When Christ ends His work as mediator for man, the time of trouble will begin. Then the case of every soul will be decided, and there will be no more atoning blood to cleanse sin.” — Ellen G. White, Patriarchs and Prophets, p. 201
The Plagues
What does the first plague cause?
What happens in the second and third plagues?
What happens in the fourth plague?
What does the fifth plague affect?
The Final Battle
What happens in the sixth plague?
Where do the kings of the earth gather for battle?
The Seventh Plague
What happens in the seventh plague?
Who is protected during the plagues?
And Now?
The seven plagues warn us:
- Grace has an end: The door of salvation will close
- The plagues are literal: Judgments upon those who reject God
- Divine protection: The faithful will be guarded
- Armageddon: The final battle against God and His people
My Decision
I do not want to be among those who will receive the plagues. I choose to accept God’s grace while there is time. I desire to be in the shelter of the Most High, protected by His hand during the time of trouble.