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The angel throwing fire down to earth marks the dramatic start of God's judgment (see Genesis 19:24; Exodus 9:23; Leviticus 10:2; Deuteronomy 9:3; 2 Kings 1:10).
thunder, lightning … earthquake: These disasters remind us of God's power, presence, and judgment (also Revelation 11:19; 16:18; see Exodus 19:18–19; 1 Kings 19:11–12; Isaiah 29:6).
This scene in heaven shows the preparation for the seven trumpets of judgment. It continues the theme of God receiving and answering prayers (Revelation 5:8; 6:9–11).
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Angel (A Spirit): Functions of Medium of Revelation to Prophets Censer: Symbolical Censers: Typical of Christ's Intercession Earthquakes: The Judgments of God Lightning: General Scriptures Concerning Meteorology and Celestial Phenomena: General Scriptures Concerning Meteorology and Celestial Phenomena: Symbolical used in the Revelation of John Vision of John on the Island of Patmos: The Censer