Preparations for the End
Revelation 15: 1-8

I. A Scene of Revelation (1, 7) – Here we find that John saw another sign.
A. The Fulfillment of Judgment (1) –The angels are given seven golden vials containing the seven last plagues.
B. The Fullness of Judgment (7) –Here we find the golden vials are full of the wrath of God.

II. A Scene of Rejoicing (2-4) –
A. The Place Described (2a) –The crystal sea is now mingled with fire.
B. The People Defined (2b) –These are they which have come out of great tribulation.
C. The Praise Delivered (3-4) –Heaven will be a place of song and praise.
1. God’s Works (3b) –
2. God’s Ways (3c) –
3. God’s Worship (4a) –
4. God’s Wrath (4b) –

III. A Scene of Righteousness (5-8) – John’s focus is changed once again to the Temple of heaven.
A. The Mention of the Angels (6) –The seven angels have come forth from the Temple.
B. The Mission of the Angels (7) – As the angels emerge, one of the four beasts hands them a golden vial full of God’s wrath to be poured out upon the earth.
C. The Majesty of the Almighty (8) – John has experienced a scene where the Shekinah glory of God filled the Temple.