A FIERCE INTRODUCTION TO THE SEVEN TRUMPETS. The presence of the angel at the golden altar, the alter of incense is a key to impending judgments. The Lord has provided ample time and evidence of this events and to their future fulfillment. These occurrences usher in a series of happenings that will surpass any catastrophe of the past. By all means, remember the condition of the world when these things are to come to pass. It is a world that is antichrist, like Sodom and Gomorra, totally dedicated to wickedness and all manner of unrighteousness. A world of rebellion and anarchy against God and all righteousness. Unfortunately, they are deserving of the coming judgments. The prayers of the saints is to be mingled with the smoke of this incense. Prayer is offered as incense before the Lord. Ps. 142:2 The coals of fire {or lightning} are cast or hurled down upon the earth. Resulting in The manifestations of the throne to be exhibited on the earth, voices, lightnings, thunders and an earthquake. These fearful events are not localized but are world wide. This is just the first of this sort of an event. Rev. 4:5
THE HEAVENLY TEMPLE OPENED. What a moment of time when the throne of heaven will be opened for viewing by all. The ark of His Covenant will be seen. The very holy of holiest will be visible. The ark, the article of furniture representing redemption by the blood of the Lamb, the Lord Jesus. Glorious moment of time for the redeemed as the very heart of our salvation is revealed. There is a real thrill of the Spirit as this moment is anticipated. But for an ungodly world it is another visitation of the righteous wrath and anger of God against the rapidly filling of the cup of iniquity. Exciting and yet extremely dreadful, depending on the spiritual status of the individule at this moment. Rev. 11:19
THE CLIMAX OF THE AGES AND TIME. The emptying out of the seventh vial, the last one of the vials, will bring to a grand finale the ages of the dealings of God with sinners. The loud voice, like a trumpet sound proclaiming that <it is done>. A rather ominous and fateful declaration. Accompanying the usual phenomenon is the greatest earth quake ever. The one which will completely alter the topography of the earth. The cities of the earth will be completely leveled and destroyed. Rev. 16:17-20
THE MULTIFACETED THRONE OF GOD. A vast and unique throne embracing eternity and time. That which is Heavenly and that which is earthly. As an earthly throne it is known as, The Throne of David. The Lord Jesus was to be heir to the throne of his father David. He will reign over the house of Jacob {Jacob, the type of the Spirit filled} in a kingdom that is endless, eternal. Lk. 1:32-33 The earthly throne was exhalted and given a name displaying its acceptance by the Lord. It was called; the throne of the LORD or Jehovah. I Chr. 29:23 The Lord spoke through Jeremiah concerning the king whom He would raise up, or the Lord Jesus. A righteous Branch, Gods own Son, reigning over a righteous kingdom. Jer. 23:5 This Branch or shoot, sprout coming forth from Jehovah will reign: in splendor and eminence with the full glory of the Lord manifesting itself from the throne. The fruit or the branches, the people of that kingdom will be a majestic and gloriously beautiful people because they are His. Isa.4:2 While that throne and kingdom will be salvation and eternal life to those who pay obeisance to it and are members of that kingdom. The throne and its occupant will be a judgment bar for the ungodly. It is the responsibility of the Branch to execute judgment, justice and establish a righteous kingdom for a righteous people. Jer. 33:15 The work of the Branch will be wonderful and marvelous, for HE will build the temple of the LORD. He will be the GLORIOUS KING upon the throne of the KINGDOM OF GLORY. He will rule from the throne with a dual function. He will not only be KING but He will also be the only HIGH PRIEST of that eternal and everlasting kingdom. Zech. 6:12 He is called after one of the compound names of Jehovah. THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS. Jer. 23:5 If there is righteousness in human kind, it is because He reigns in that heart. The beauty of this is that, what the king is, so are His citizens. They too shall be called after the same name. His name is upon them in a glorious and marvelous way. Speaking of the New Jerusalem, Jeremiah said; that SHE will be called after the name of JEHOVAH OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS. Jer. 33:16 If the bride of Christ is privileged to receive that name and all its benefits for herself it indicates the high and holy calling that is upon her. She will become all that He is. She will bear His exact image and likeness. His majestic character and nature will be hers. Made to bear His image and likeness.