The Story Flow of the Book of Revelation

Seven seals

1. Religious deception (Revelation 6:1-2; compare Matthew 24:4-5, 11, 23-25)

2. War (Revelation 6:3-4; compare Matthew 24:6-7)

3. Famine (Revelation 6:5-6; compare Matthew 24:7)

4. Disease epidemics (Revelation 6:7-8; compare Matthew 24:7)

5. Tribulation and persecution (Revelation 6:9-11; compare Matthew 24:8-12, 21-22)

6. Heavenly signs (Revelation 6:12-17; compare Matthew 24:29)

7. Seven trumpets

1. Destruction of vegetation (Revelation 8:7)
2. Devastation of oceans and sea life (Revelation 8:8-9)
3. Devastation of rivers and fresh water (Revelation 8:10-11)
4. Sun, moon and stars darkened (Revelation 8:12)
5. Torturous human afflictions (Revelation 9:1-12)
6. Enormous military destruction (Revelation 9:13-19)
7. Seven last plagues (Revelation 15:1; 16:1-21)

Armageddon and return of Jesus Christ