Alastair Roberts on Revelation – The Seven Trumpets Part One (8:6-9:21)

Brent is joined once again by Dr. Alastair Roberts of the Theopolis Institute in the States to discuss the first part of the trumpets section of Revelation – chapters 8:6 to 9:21. (0:30) How the trumpets relate to the seals; (1:00) The trumpets as intensifications of the seals; (2:40) Chapters 8-11 and the structure of Revelation; (5:10) Seven trumpets and the days of creation; (7:15) The Red Horse; (7:50) The first trumpet; (9:30) Exodus connections; (10:50) The blood; (11:30) John and Ezekiel. The fractions; (12:40) Famine and Acts; (13:25) The second trumpet and the realm of the Gentiles; (14:00) The burning mountain and the ships. Sea imagery; (16:15) The third trumpet and the falling star; (17:20) The fourth trumpet and the heavenly rulers; (19:10) The fifth trumpet and the eagle. The trumpets and the cherubim! (22:00) Locusts, scorpions and hippolions. Parody cherubim; (26:30) The sixth trumpet; (27:30) Revelation 9 and astronomical themes. Links mentioned in this episode: /alastairadversaria.com theopolisinstitute.com Leave some feedback: What should we talk about? Please let us know in the comments. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please give us a rating and leave a short review. Connect with us: [email protected] godsstorypodcast.com Become a Supporter: If you’d like to help us make more great episodes like this one, please consider becoming a Patreon supporter. For as little as $5 a month, you’ll receive early access to new episodes plus bonus episodes and other goodies from time to time, and our undying gratitude. patreon.com/godsstorypodcast Thanks to our sponsors, Liquid Edge Creative who take care of the technical stuff behind the scenes.