Les Feldick Bible Study

Why are the wicked given blood to drink in the bowl judgments?

The wicked are given blood to drink because they shed the blood of saints and prophets. This is just retribution—what they had coming—and they are worthy of it. The altar confirms the Lord God Almighty’s judgments are true and righteous.

Les explains that the wicked are given blood to drink because they shed the blood of saints and prophets; the angels say this is what they had coming and that they are worthy. He notes that we might humanly think God isn't being fair, but this generation is bringing to a head what previous generations sowed. God has always done this, visiting iniquity to the third and fourth generation, and His judgments are true and righteous.