I. A divine interlude (chapter 7 still under the sixth seal)
A. Four angels controlling the four winds of the earth; v.1
B. Another angel carrying God’s seal (6th) gives a message to the four angels; v.2
C. The message from the angel to the other four angels; v.3
D. A Jewish remnant saved and sealed; vv.4-8
E. Gentiles saved and sealed; vv.9,10
F. Angels, elders and the four beasts worship God on His throne; vv.11,12 seven fold Amen affirmation
G. An elder’s question about those in white robes; v.13
H. John’s answer to the elder; v.14a
I. The elder’s answer to John; v.14b
J. The white robes agenda; vv.15-17
Revelation Chapter 8
II. The Seventh Seal –
A. Half hour of silence v.1
B. Preparation for seven trumpets by seven angels; vv.2,6
C. The angel of prayer; vv.3,4
D. The angel and altar of fire; v.5
E. First trumpet sounded; v.7
1. hail, fire, and blood
2. 1/3 trees and all grass burned
F. Second trumpet sounded; vv.8,9
1. mountain in the sea—the sea became blood
2. 1/3 part sea life died
3. 1/3 part of ships destroyed
G. Third trumpet sounded; vv.10,11
1. star fall and pollutes the water
H. Fourth trumpet sounded; vv. 12
1. 1/3 part of sun smitten
2. 1/3 part of moon smitten
3. 1/3 part of stars smitten
4. 1/3 part of the day did not shine
5. 1/3 part of the night did not appear
6. the angel of woe; v.13