Bowls of Wrath
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We are coming into a time with intense wrath.
Remember it was a time when John was writing that Domitian was emperor and it was the second persecution. It was a time of great suffering among Christians.
If you confessed yourself as a Christian you could be killed.
Passionate Christians are being slain by the thousands.
The “ When are you going to do something” question is answered and answered swiftly
The events coming up are going to be poured out on those having the mark of the beast.
Remember the mark will prevent travel, commerce, purchase of food. It will be pushed like the covid vaccine was pushed. It will be coupled with a great delusion, people wont even know they are being deceived.
This is the 5th vision in the book of Revelation
Seven angels are ready to pour out seven plagues
The Bible Exposition Commentary Chapter Nine: Voices of Victory (Revelation 14–16)
this final series of judgments will climax God’s plan, leading to Babylon’s fall and Jesus Christ’s return to earth.
Then I saw another sign in heaven, great and amazing, seven angels with seven plagues, which are the last, for with them the wrath of God is finished.
And I saw what appeared to be a sea of glass mingled with fire—and also those who had conquered the beast and its image and the number of its name, standing beside the sea of glass with harps of God in their hands.
And they sing the song of Moses, the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, “Great and amazing are your deeds, O Lord God the Almighty! Just and true are your ways, O King of the nations!
Who will not fear, O Lord, and glorify your name? For you alone are holy. All nations will come and worship you, for your righteous acts have been revealed.”
After this I looked, and the sanctuary of the tent of witness in heaven was opened,
and out of the sanctuary came the seven angels with the seven plagues, clothed in pure, bright linen, with golden sashes around their chests.
And one of the four living creatures gave to the seven angels seven golden bowls full of the wrath of God who lives forever and ever,
and the sanctuary was filled with smoke from the glory of God and from his power, and no one could enter the sanctuary until the seven plagues of the seven angels were finished.
Then I heard a loud voice from the temple telling the seven angels, “Go and pour out on the earth the seven bowls of the wrath of God.”
So the first angel went and poured out his bowl on the earth, and harmful and painful sores came upon the people who bore the mark of the beast and worshiped its image.
The second angel poured out his bowl into the sea, and it became like the blood of a corpse, and every living thing died that was in the sea.
The third angel poured out his bowl into the rivers and the springs of water, and they became blood.
And I heard the angel in charge of the waters say, “Just are you, O Holy One, who is and who was, for you brought these judgments.
For they have shed the blood of saints and prophets, and you have given them blood to drink. It is what they deserve!”
And I heard the altar saying, “Yes, Lord God the Almighty, true and just are your judgments!”
The fourth angel poured out his bowl on the sun, and it was allowed to scorch people with fire.
They were scorched by the fierce heat, and they cursed the name of God who had power over these plagues. They did not repent and give him glory.
The fifth angel poured out his bowl on the throne of the beast, and its kingdom was plunged into darkness. People gnawed their tongues in anguish
and cursed the God of heaven for their pain and sores. They did not repent of their deeds.
The sixth angel poured out his bowl on the great river Euphrates, and its water was dried up, to prepare the way for the kings from the east.
And I saw, coming out of the mouth of the dragon and out of the mouth of the beast and out of the mouth of the false prophet, three unclean spirits like frogs.
For they are demonic spirits, performing signs, who go abroad to the kings of the whole world, to assemble them for battle on the great day of God the Almighty.
(“Behold, I am coming like a thief! Blessed is the one who stays awake, keeping his garments on, that he may not go about naked and be seen exposed!”)
And they assembled them at the place that in Hebrew is called Armageddon.
The seventh angel poured out his bowl into the air, and a loud voice came out of the temple, from the throne, saying, “It is done!”
And there were flashes of lightning, rumblings, peals of thunder, and a great earthquake such as there had never been since man was on the earth, so great was that earthquake.
The great city was split into three parts, and the cities of the nations fell, and God remembered Babylon the great, to make her drain the cup of the wine of the fury of his wrath.
And every island fled away, and no mountains were to be found.
And great hailstones, about one hundred pounds each, fell from heaven on people; and they cursed God for the plague of the hail, because the plague was so severe.
Voices of Victory
In Song
Isaiah says in Ch 12 - On that day I will give thanks to the Lord
Just like the Hebrews deliverance from Egypt so will be your deliverance
All from the hand of God
All by miracles
All requiring simple obedience
Moving away from the enemy
15:5-8
The opening of the sanctuary - this refers to the place where the ark of the covenant is.
No one can enter until the plagues are finished- meaning - no more influence accepted
Time of prayer and intercession is over
The age of grace comes to and end
Like the time of Moses - the waters are about to crush the armies of Pharoah
All the saints wait on the opposite side and watch Gods judgement poured out on the oppressors of Gods people.
Chapter 16
Plagues are similar to the plagues of Egypt ( ch 7-11) but way more severe. They are similar to the trumpets.
Remember this comes after the trumpets - people have been warned and warned again.
1st Bowl
directly on man
like the 6th plague of boils on Egypt (Exodus 9:8-12). These were festering open boils- Just like the boils that Job had.
again upon those with the mark and who worship the beast. - specific to them - You are either not present and have already been raptured or God will seperate you.
These sores do not go away
2nd Bowl
similar to the plague when the waters were turned into blood (Exodus 7:14-15)
all the sea creatures die. ( how can that happen)
All sea water will become bitter or we can say polluted.
Because these people shed blood they shall drink blood. Pharaoh tried to drown Hebrew boys - God had his army drown in the Red Sea
3rd Bowl
rivers polluted
Now all water is polluted
Remember the two witnesses have held back the rain
Just are His Judgments
Gods Justice to a rebellious world. Judgement s are true because of what they have done to the prophets and saints. Blood for Blood.
God is a jealous God
Vengeance is mine says the Lord
4th Bowl
Lets call this real global warming
Excessive heat - In 8:12 it was blocking of the sun - in this plague it is excessive heat
Instead of being brought to their knees they hardened their hearts even more
Stubbornness rules the day
5th Bowl
There is a demonic civilization in the last days - people are deceived into utter darkness.
Darkness and anguish will be their lot
The lights go out on Satans kingdom
The Bible Exposition Commentary (Chapter Nine: Voices of Victory (Revelation 14–16))
Jesus is the light for the world, but darkness reigns at the headquarters of “the beast”!
6th Bowl
this one is different - it is the preparation for the final battle.
The eastern boundary of Israel the Euphrates river will be dried so a massive army will sweep in.
God allows these nations to come together ( CH 17)
Spirits like frogs is similar to the plague in Exodus 8:6
So Aaron stretched out his hand over the waters of Egypt, and the frogs came up and covered the land of Egypt.
Demonic Spirits are called unclean spirits. - Three evil spirits
Dragon = Satan - Beast = AntiChrist - False prophet= Anti Christ puppet
These demonic influence are trying to sway all the kings of the world
Remember the Beast is
Armagedon - foretold in
‘A clamor has come to the end of the earth, Because the Lord has a controversy with the nations. He is entering into judgment with all flesh; As for the wicked, He has given them to the sword,’ declares the Lord.”
I will gather all the nations And bring them down to the valley of Jehoshaphat. Then I will enter into judgment with them there On behalf of My people and My inheritance, Israel, Whom they have scattered among the nations; And they have divided up My land.
an of course in Ezek chapters 38-39
The Bible Exposition Commentary Chapter Nine: Voices of Victory (Revelation 14–16)
The drying up of the river will make it possible for the army of the “kings of the East” to come to Palestine and invade the Holy Land
The Bible Exposition Commentary (Chapter Nine: Voices of Victory (Revelation 14–16))
The name Armageddon comes from two Hebrew words, har Megiddo, the hill of Megiddo. The word Megiddo means “place of troops” or “place of slaughter.” It is also called the Plain of Esdraelon and the Valley of Jezreel. The area is about fourteen miles wide and twenty miles long, and forms what Napoleon called “the most natural battlefield of the whole earth.” Standing on Mount Carmel and overlooking that great plain, you can well understand why it would be used for gathering the armies of the nations.
This was also the spot King Saul lost his life
CONCLUSION
Main them is the final Battle is looming
Like D Day- preparations are made. Everything that can be done has been done.
Every person thought about - no delay because of weather.
The angels are being readied at this very moment.
The main question is are you ready?
The message of the church has always been the same. Repent- for the kingdom of God is near.
It is his will that he wants none to perish but all to come to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ.
Jesus is coming when you least expect him to come
For you yourselves know full well that the day of the Lord will come just like a thief in the night.
While they are saying, “Peace and safety!” then destruction will come upon them suddenly like labor pains upon a woman with child, and they will not escape.
But you, brethren, are not in darkness, that the day would overtake you like a thief;
You are called to stay awake
“Therefore be on the alert, for you do not know which day your Lord is coming.
Be clothed
I advise you to buy from Me gold refined by fire so that you may become rich, and white garments so that you may clothe yourself, and that the shame of your nakedness will not be revealed; and eye salve to anoint your eyes so that you may see.