REVELATION 8

THE SEVENTH SEAL REVEALS THE SEVEN TRUMPETS 

When the Lamb opens the seventh and final seal, a great silence fills heaven for half an hour. After the silence, seven angels stand before God and are each given a trumpet. Another angel appears with a golden altar and incense. The fire from the incense is thrown onto the earth, causing thunder, lightning, and an earthquake.

The angels prepare to blow the trumpets. As the first angel blows his trumpet, there is hail, fire, and blood thrown upon the Earth. As the second angel blows his trumpet, a great mountain with fire is thrown into the sea, causing destruction of the ships and sea creatures. The third angel blows his trumpet, resulting in a great star falling from heaven. As the fourth angel blows his trumpet, the sun, moon, and stars are struck, causing darkness upon the earth.

For each of the trumpets, a third of the Earth is affected. In the vision, John sees an eagle flying above him, saying “woe to those who dwell on earth,” warning them of the remaining three trumpets.