Introduction to the Seven Trumpets

1. In the scene introducing the seven trumpets, in the book of Revelation, Jesus is standing before a piece of furniture from the sanctuary. Which one is it?
   The ark of the covenant.
   The altar of incense.
   The altar of sacrifice.
   The seven-branch lampstand.

2. In the first verses of the scene introducing the seven trumpets of Revelation, Jesus is performing a first specific work. What is that work?
   A work of sacrifice.
   A work of teaching.
   A work of intercession.
   A work of judgment.

3. In the second part of the scene introducing the seven trumpets of Revelation, Jesus is performing a second specific work. What is that work?
   A work of sacrifice.
   A work of teaching.
   A work of intercession.
   A work of judgment.

4. The scene introducing the seven trumpets of Revelation is closely linked to these words from Jesus, reported in the Gospel according to Luke: «I came to send on the .» Jesus thus indicates that His message, not being accepted by everyone, will become a source of conflicts, divisions, wars, and persecutions.

5. To understand the symbolism of the scene introducing the seven trumpets of Revelation, we have studied many passages of the Bible that mention a fire coming out of God's temple. According to all these passages, what is the precise goal of that fire?
   To punish the apostasy of rebellious men.
   To enlighten lost people.
   To melt hardened hearts.
   To comfort discouraged men.

6. The introduction to the seven trumpets of Revelation concludes with a spectacular scene. Two other scenes of the book of Revelation, describing the destruction of the nations, display exactly the same elements, among which we find (check off all the right answers):
   «Noises».
   «Lightnings».
   «Thunderings».
   «An earthquake».

7. Which Old Testament story perfectly illustrates the symbolism of the seven trumpets of Revelation?
   The Seven Days of the Creation.
   The Flood.
   The Red Sea Crossing.
   The Destruction of Jericho.

8. Which Old Testament principle perfectly illustrates the symbolism of the seven trumpets of Revelation?
   The Jubilee.
   Tithe and offerings.
   Clean and unclean animals.
   Eye for eye, tooth for tooth.

9. The scene introducing the seven trumpets of Revelation indicates that the role of the first six trumpets is...
   ... to create a cheerful atmosphere in heaven.
   ... to call rebellious men to repentance.
   ... to sound the hour of the nations' destruction.
   ... to keep busy a few idle angels.

10. The scene introducing the seven trumpets of Revelation indicates that the role of the seventh trumpet is...
    ... to create a cheerful atmosphere in heaven.
    ... to call rebellious men to repentance.
    ... to sound the hour of the nations' destruction.
    ... to keep busy a few idle angels.

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