Revelation 8 Explained: The Seventh Seal, Trumpet Judgments, and the Power of Prayer

19/06/2025 53 min

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Episode Synopsis

In this teaching on Revelation 8, Pastor Matt unpacks the opening of the seventh seal and the sounding of the first four trumpets, revealing a powerful picture of divine justice, mercy, and the role of prayer in God’s plan. Why is there silence in heaven? What does it mean when the natural world begins to unravel? And how do the prayers of the saints ignite God’s response to evil?This session explores:The meaning of the silence in heaven (v. 1)The heavenly altar and the prayers of the saints (vv. 3–5)The trumpet judgments and the theme of de-creation (vv. 6–12)The warning cry of the eagle (v. 13)How Revelation blends apocalyptic symbols with real spiritual truthsThrough a blend of theological depth, biblical insight, and pastoral clarity, this study helps us see that Revelation isn’t about fear—it’s about faithfulness. God hears. God sees. And God will make all things right.