Revelation 9: Group Study Handout

Overview

The fifth angel sounded, and a star fell from the sky to the earth. The star was given the key to the abyss. When he opened the pit, smoke rose like a furnace, darkening the sun and air.

Key verse

“They didn’t repent of their murders, their sorceries, their sexual immorality, or their thefts.”

Revelation 9:21 (WEB)

Outline

1. Revelation 9:1–2 The Fifth Trumpet Sounds
2. Revelation 9:3–6 Locusts from the Abyss
3. Revelation 9:7–11 Description of the Locusts
4. Revelation 9:12 A Warning of Woes
5. Revelation 9:13–15 The Sixth Trumpet Sounds
6. Revelation 9:16–19 The Cavalry of Death
7. Revelation 9:20–21 Unrepentant Humanity

Discussion questions

1. In v1, who is the 'star' that fell from the sky?
2. In v4, why are the locusts told not to hurt the grass of the earth or trees?
3. The name 'Abaddon' in v11: what does this tell us about the king of the locusts?
4. In v20, what does the refusal to repent of 'idols' indicate about worldly priorities?
5. When have you experienced a time of torment where you felt like 'death will flee' from you?

Go deeper

Passages that echo Revelation 9: Revelation 8, Ezekiel 9, Revelation 7.

Before next time: read Revelation 10.