This chapter gives a play by play of each of the 7 “Bowl Judgements”.
It is difficult for any person from any time period or culture to imagine such terrible earth shattering events.
As powerful as these judgements are they are “pre-game” compared to the Battle of Armageddon that is coming.
Three different placed in this chapter (v. 9, 11, 21) refer to defiant non-repentant people.
Remember that some people get more hard hearted and bitter with hardship.
These judgements have a similar feel to the ancient plagues in Egypt. As they get more severe hearts get harder.
Lord Jesus, thank you for taking the wrath I deserve. Grateful!