The First Woe

I. THE FIRST FOUR TRUMPETS

1. God's Spiritual Judgments
   a. Reduced Impact of God's Word, 8:7
   b. Reduced Influence of the Gospel, 8:8-9
   c. Reduced Illumination of the Spirit, 8:10-11
   d. Reduced Indulgence of Leadership, 8:12-13

II. THE FIFTH TRUMPET (FIRST WOE)

1. The Source of the Woe
   a. the opener of the pit, v1
   b. the opening's effect, vv2-3

• immense smoke
• insidious spirits

2. The Significant Features of the Woe

a. like locusts, v3
b. limited power to hurt, vv3-6
c. like horses prepared for battle, vv7-11

• wearing crowns
• faces like men
  -hair like women
  -teeth like lions
• breastplate of iron
• wings sound like chariots
• stings like scorpions
• king over them

III. THE FAITHFUL APPLICATION

1. Present Spiritual Warfare, Eph. 6:12

2. Preparation for the Battle, Eph. 6:13-17

3. Prayer is the Battle, Eph 6:18

4. Power in the Battle, Eph 6:10-11