Demons of the Abyss Messages from Patmos for Today! Revelation Seminars 14

1.Expose Satan’s methods, lies and fate with a careful study of the 5-7 th trumpets. 2.Discuss Satan’s attacks upon the Word of God and the ten commandments. 3.Demonstrate how we are protected from the lies of Satan & false teachers by the Scripture, Salvation & the Standard of the Ten. objectives Revelation Seminars 14 Demons of the Abyss

Q1 The sounding of the fifth trumpet warns of coming attacks. Who is the enemy? Revelation 9:1 A the “star that had fallen … to the earth” The "star that had fallen" is Satan. Q2 What is Satan given? Revelation 9:1 A The key to the shaft of the abyss – access to earth! Revelation Seminars 14 Warning—Demons on the Attack 5th TRUMPET: Destruction by Demons on the Rampage

Q3 What happens when Satan opens the Abyss of the demons? Revelation 9:2,3 A 1. Smoke – the sun & sky are darkened 2. Locust – given power like scorpions Q4 What power is given to the cloud of demons? Revelation 9:3 (Compare Revelation 9:5.) A To torture & cause suffering Revelation Seminars 14 Warning—Demons on the Attack 5th TRUMPET: Destruction by Demons on the Rampage

Q5 WHO are tormented by these evil powers and false teachers? Revelation 9:4 A People who do not have the Seal of God Q6 Is this demonic power unlimited? Revelation 9:5-10 A No … limited! Revelation Seminars 14 Warning—Demons on the Attack 5th TRUMPET: Destruction by Demons on the Rampage

Q7 What do these evil powers look like? Revelation 9:7,8 A The look like horses prepared for battle Q8 Who is the king over these deceptive evil powers and false teachers? Revelation 9:11 A Abaddon (Heb) or Apollyon (Gk) – Destroyer Satan does not care for his own! Revelation Seminars 14 Warning—Demons on the Attack 5th TRUMPET: Destruction by Demons on the Rampage

Q9 Who is the angel with the sixth trumpet told to release? Revelation 9:13,14 A The 4 angels of the great River Euphrates The heart of ‘Babylon’! Q10 What do the evil beings that are released from "the great river Euphrates" look like? Revelation 9:15-19 A Horses – lions & snakes (killing & injuring) Revelation Seminars 14 Warning—Demons on the Attack 6th TRUMPET: Destruction by Evil Angels of Death (Rev 9:12-14)

Q11 These evil angels have been held back until the very hour of the sounding of the sixth trumpet. (Compare 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12.) Once released, who do they attack? Revelation 9:15,18 A 1/3 of mankind Revelation Seminars 14 Warning—Demons on the Attack 6th TRUMPET: Destruction by Evil Angels of Death (Rev 9:12-14)

Q12 Satan's deceptions are so complete that even the horror of death fails to bring a change. Of what evils do those who have surrendered to Satan refuse to repent? Revelation 9:20,21 A 1 Worshipping demons 2 Idolatry 3 Murder Revelation Seminars 14 Warning—Demons on the Attack 6th TRUMPET: Destruction by Evil Angels of Death (Rev 9:12-14) 4 Magic Arts 5 Immorality 6 Theft

The three lies of occultism – A 1 The dead are not dead 2 The dead can communicate with the living 3 We are gods Revelation Seminars 14 Warning—Demons on the Attack 6th TRUMPET: Destruction by Evil Angels of Death (Rev 9:12-14)

Q13 What will bring an end to Satan's lies and attacks? Revelation 11:15-18 A The setting up of God’s glorious kingdom Revelation Seminars 14 The Fate Of Demons 7th TRUMPET: Destruction of Demons

Revelation Seminars 14 The Fate Of Demons 7th TRUMPET: Destruction of Demons Protection & Rewards for God’s People Q14 Who are protected from Satan's deceptions and torments? Revelation 9:4 A Those with the Seal of God!

Revelation Seminars 14 The Fate Of Demons 7th TRUMPET: Destruction of Demons Protection & Rewards for God’s People Q15 The destruction of sin and the victorious reign of Jesus Christ is acknowledged with praise and worship. Those who are sealed are delivered. What does John see at the very centre of this heavenly judgement scene? Revelation 11:19 A The temple & “ark of his covenant”!

Revelation Seminars 14 Protection from Satan’s lies – 1. The Word of God (the Bible) 2. The Seal of God (the Spirit of God) 3. The ten commandments of God (character)

Revelation Seminars 14 Protection from Satan’s lies – 1. The Word of God (the Bible) 2. The Seal of God (the Spirit of God) 3. The ten commandments of God (character)

Q true or false 1.People who have died are not dead. 2.The dead can contact the living. 3.One of Satan’s lies is: the ten commands are not to be obeyed. 4.If we believe the Bible and obey the ten commandments we will be protected from Satan’s lies. Q yes/no/not sure 5. Will you choose to reject Satan’s lies concerning God’s Word and the ten commandments and determine to live in harmony with God’s will as expressed in the Bible and the ten commandments? Revelation Seminars 14 quiz

My Response... Q What do you think about Satan's lies concerning death and the teachings of Jesus Christ and the Bible? What difference is your faith in Jesus, and your knowledge of the Bible and the ten commandments, making to your life? A Revelation Seminars 14 NewChurchLife Resource –

Demons of the Abyss Messages from Patmos for Today! Revelation Seminars 14