Radiant Midweek — Trumpets, Woes, and the Rise of a World Ruler (Revelation 8–11 Recap) Welcome back! December got crazy (church + family), and the last episode tripped a content filter, so I pulled it, revised it, and we’re back. Radiant Midweek exists to challenge the status quo, push on cultural narratives, and help you think biblically—all while calling believers to be ready, watching, and waiting for the return of Jesus (Eph 6:12). What’s inside this episode Why the last pod was revised and what we’re trying to do here Seven Trumpets overview: impacts on land, sea, and fresh water; darkened skies; and the three WOES Possible mechanisms: comet/asteroid/volcanic or nuclear winter; global trade collapse; food/water scarcity The Abyss opened: locust-like tormentors, sealed believers protected (Eph 1:13), Abaddon/Apollyon named A 200-million force & mass casualties: how Scripture frames it compared to modern history The “world ruler” arc: from apparent rescuer to blasphemous tyrant (Rev 13:4; 2 Thes 2:4) How the Seals, Trumpets, and Woes relate: seals = summary, trumpets = how it unfolds Daniel’s timeline refresher: covenant, abomination, and prophetic day-counts (Dan 9, 12) Temple measurement in Rev 11: outer court “given to the Gentiles,” and hypotheses about what that could mean today Preview: the Two Witnesses and why the world hates them (Rev 11:3–6) Key Scriptures Revelation 6–11 • Luke 21:25 • Ephesians 6:12; 1:13 • Isaiah 14:12 • Daniel 8:13–14; 9:24–27; 12:11–12 • 2 Thessalonians 2:4 • Colossians 1:26–27 • Romans 14:12 Big Idea Global upheaval sets the stage for a counterfeit savior and intensified persecution—but also for courageous witness and the ultimate reign of Jesus, the true King. In the chaos, fear God, not people; anchor your hope in Christ and live ready. Timestamps (chapters) 0:00 Welcome back & why the episode was revised3:35 Mission of Radiant Midweek (think biblically, stay ready)7:20 Seven Trumpets overview (land/sea/freshwater)16:45 Darkened skies: mechanisms & fallout23:10 First Woe: the Abyss opened, sealed believers protected31:55 The 200-million force & one-third lost38:40 Interlude (Rev 10): the mystery of God45:00 Daniel’s clock: covenant, abomination, day counts55:10 Third Woe setup: measuring the temple (Rev 11:1–2)1:04:00 Hypotheses: outer court “given to the nations”1:11:30 Teaser—Two Witnesses: ministry, miracles, and backlash (Adjust timestamps after upload.) Reflect & Respond How do the Seals/Trumpets/Woes reshape your end-times timeline? Where do you see fear or fatigue stealing your readiness? What does bold, loving witness look like for you this week? Show Notes / Links Past episodes on Daniel’s 70 Weeks and Revelation Seals (add links) Articles mentioned (Temple Mount & interfaith proposals) (add links if desired) Subscribe for weekly deep dives. Share this with someone wrestling with Revelation. Comment: Which interpretation of the “outer court given to the nations” do you find most compelling—and why? #RadiantMidweek #Revelation #Trumpets #Woes #Eschatology #EndTimes #Daniel #Temple #TwoWitnesses #JesusIsKing