The Second Woe

I. THE SOUND OF FIVE 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
   e. Release of Insidious Spirits from Pit, 9:1-12

II. THE SIXTH TRUMPET (SECOND WOE)

1. The Source of the Woe
   a. the altar of gold, v13 (Rev 8:3; Ex 30:3)
   b. the appointed command, vv13-15

• four altar horns
• four angels loosed
• for an appointed time
• for to slay a third part of men

2. The Significant Features of the Woe

• horsemen: 200 million, v16
• hellish breastplates of fire, jacinth, brimstone, v17a
• horses' heads were like lions, v17b
• horses' mouths issue fire, smoke, brimstone, v17c-18
• hurtful heads & serpent tails, v19
• hearts hardened by unrepentant, vv20-21

III. THE SERIOUS 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