The table below reflects the devastation that takes place during
what is literally the last year of man’s reign on earth. It begins with a period of silence lasting about "a half an hour."
Rev. 8:1
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Trumpet |
Description |
Source |
1st Trumpet
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Hail, fire, and blood
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Rev. 8:7
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2nd Trumpet
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A great mountain with fire is cast into the sea
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Rev. 8:8-9
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3rd Trumpet
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A great star (Wormwood) falls from heaven upon a third of the rivers
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Rev. 8:10-11
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4th Trumpet
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One third of the sun, moon, and stars are made black
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Rev. 8:12-13
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5th Trumpet
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Locusts with the power of scorpions are unleashed on the earth for five months. Their target: all men not sealed by God.
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Rev. 9:1-11
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6th Trumpet
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One third of mankind is killed by a 200 million man army.
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Rev. 9:12-19
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7th Trumpet
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Voices in heaven announce the return of the Christ. A reward is given to God’s servants.
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Rev. 11:15-18
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Directory | Appendix V
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