Puzzled About Revelation, Part 42: "Release The Four Angels Bound at the Euphrates" (Rev. 9:13-21)

Join me this week as we conclude our study of Revelation 9 with the 6th Trumpet.

In his vision, John heard a voice from the altar of God give the command to release the four angels who have been bound at the great river Euphrates for the very hour, day, month, and year. What followed was an army of 200 million "horsemen" who kill 1/3 of mankind through plagues of fire, smoke, and sulfur.

How does Biblical history and geography help us to understand the prophetic significance of this passage? How are current events lining up with the Bible's end times scenario? And how shall we respond to these things?

Maranatha!