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INSET #1:
The Sealing of the Servants of God
Chapter 7
Verses 1-3
7:1 And after these things I saw four messengers
standing on the four corners of the earth, holding the four winds
of the earth, that the wind should not blow on the earth, nor
on the sea, nor on any tree. 7:2 And I saw another messenger
ascending from the east, having the seal of the living God: and
he cried with a loud voice to the four messengers, to whom it
was given to hurt the earth and the sea, 7:3 Saying, Hurt
not the earth, neither the sea, nor the trees, till we have sealed
the servants of our God in their foreheads.
A. 4 Messengers and a Mighty Messenger with the Seal of God.
And after these things John saw:
- AFTER THESE THINGS:
- Once again this is not a chronological sequence of events
on a time line, but the sequence of things as John is experiencing
them in the vision.
Rev. 1:19, 4:1
1. Four (4) Messengers
Note the number four (4). See Zech. 6:1-8
a. on the four (4) corners of the Earth
b. holding the four (4) winds of the Earth
c. that the wind should not blow
1) on the Earth
2) on the Sea
3) nor on any Tree
Note the number (3)
2. Another Messenger
a. From the EAST
b. Having the SEAL of the LIVING GOD
c. Who cried out with a Loud voice
1) To the four (4) Messengers
A) To whom it was given to hurt the Earth and the Sea.
2) "Hurt not the Earth, nor the Sea, nor the Trees:
Until we have
SEALED THE SERVANTS OF OUR GOD ON THEIR FOREHEADS."
- SEALED:
- With the pledge of the Holy Spirit. 2Cor. 1:18-22,
With the pledge of the Holy Spirit. 2Cor. 5:1-10
With the Holy Spirit. Eph. 1:3-14,
With the Holy Spirit. Eph. 4:21-32
The Lord Knows His Own. 2Tim. 2:15-19
Harm not the Sealed of God. Rev. 9:2-5
Chapter 7
Verses 4-8
7:4 And I heard the number of them which were sealed
of all the tribes of the children of Israel: and there were sealed
a hundred and forty and four thousand. 7:5 Of the tribe
of Judah were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Reuben were
sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Gad were sealed twelve
thousand. 7:6 Of the tribe of Aser were sealed twelve thousand.
Of the tribe of Nephthalim were sealed twelve thousand. Of the
tribe of Manasses were sealed twelve thousand. 7:7 Of the
tribe of Simeon were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Levi
were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Issachar were sealed
twelve thousand. 7:8 Of the tribe of Zabulon were sealed
twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Joseph were sealed twelve thousand.
Of the tribe of Benjamin were sealed twelve thousand.
B. 144,000 of the 12 Tribes of Israel sealed
And I heard the number of them which were sealed of all the
tribes of the children of Israel: and there were sealed a hundred
and forty and four thousand.
1. 12,000 - Judah
2. 12,000 - Reuben
3. 12,000 - Gad
4. 12,000 - Asher
5. 12,000 - Napthali
6. 12,000 - Manasseh*
7. 12,000 - Simeon
8. 12,000 - Levi
9. 12,000 - Issachar
10. 12,000 - Zebulun
11. 12,000 - Joseph
12. 12,000 - Benjamin
*Manasseh replaces Dan
Manasseh first born of Joseph. Gen. 41:51
Prophecy over Dan. Gen. 49:16-17
Concerning Dan's Sin. Judg. 18:1, 22-31 (Esp. 30-31)
The Hundred and Forty-four Thousand
"And I looked, and, lo, a Lamb stood on the mount Zion, and
with him an hundred forty and four thousand, having his Father's
name written in their foreheads...... the hundred and forty and
four thousand, which were redeemed from the earth. These are
they which were not defiled with women; for they are virgins.
These are they which follow the Lamb where ever he goes. These
were redeemed from among men, being the first fruits to
God and to the Lamb. And in their mouth was found no guile:
for they are without fault before the throne of God."
Rev. 14:1, 3-5
Chapter 7
Verses 9-10
7:9 After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude,
which no man could number, of all nations, and kindred, and people,
and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed
with white robes, and palms in their hands; 7:10 Who cried
with a loud voice, saying, "Salvation to our God which sits
upon the throne, and to the Lamb."
C. The Innumerable Multitude
(Those sealed out of the Great Tribulation).
1. After this: (After the Numbering of those sealed
out of Israel) John sees a great Multitude
a. Which no man could number
(Context: Who are being numbered? Those who are being Sealed.)
b. of ALL:
1) Nations (Political bond, including Israel)
2) Tribes (Families, including Judah)
3) Peoples (Ethnic groups, including Jews)
4) Tongues (Common Language, including Hebrew)
c. Who stand before the Throne & the Lamb
(The Hope of Our calling)
d. Clothed in White Robes
(Righteous acts of the Saints)
e. Palms in their hands
(Praise Offering)
Crying out in a loud voice,
"Salvation to our God
which sits upon the throne,
and to the Lamb."
Chapter 7
Verses 11-12
7:11 And all the messengers that stood round about the
throne, and the elders and the four beasts, fell before the throne
on their faces, and worshipped God, 7:12 Saying, "Amen:
Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honor,
and power, and might, be to our God for ever and ever. Amen."
D. Worship given to God
1. The Messengers, the Elders, the Four (4) Living Creatures
(The Heavenly Host and authorities beginning with those farthest
from the Throne.)
a. Fall on their Faces
b. Worship God
c. Saying, "AMEN!:
1) Blessing,
2) Glory,
3) Wisdom,
4) Thanksgiving,
5) Honor,
6) Power,
7) and Might, To our God Forever and Ever. AMEN!"
Note the Number Seven (7).
Chapter 7
Verses 13-14
7:13 And one of the elders answered, saying to me, "What
are these which are arrayed in white robes? and whence came they?"
7:14 And I said to him, "Sir, you know." And
he said to me, "These are they which came out of great tribulation,
and have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood
of the Lamb."
E. Description of the Great Multitude
1. One of the Elders questions John:
a. "Who are these in white robes?"
b. "Where did they come from?"
2. John says, "You know, tell me."
3. The Elder answers, "These are they that
a. Come out of The Great Tribulation
Answers the question, "Where did they come from?"
Where?? ----> Out of The Great Tribulation!!
b. Washed their robes
1) Making them white in the Blood of the LAMB."
Answers the question, "Who are these in white robes?"
Note that the robes are washed in the "Blood of the Lamb"
not in their own blood.
Chapter 7
Verses 15-17
7:15 Therefore are they before the throne of God, and
serve him day and night in his temple: and he that sits on the
throne shall dwell among them. 7:16 They shall hunger
no more, neither thirst any more; neither shall the sun light
on them, nor any heat. 7:17 For the Lamb which is in the
midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them to living
fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from their
eyes.
F. The Rewards of the Great Multitude
For this reason:
1. They stand before the Throne of God
2. They serve Him day and night in His Temple
3. He (Who sits on the Throne) dwells among them
4. They hunger no more - The LAMB (Who is in the midst
of the Throne) shall feed them
5. They thirst no more - The LAMB leads them to the Fountains
of Living Waters
6. The sun nor any heat shall light upon them
7. God shall wipe away their tears
Note the number Seven (7).
Compare with The Rewards For The Overcomers:
1. They will be clothed with white raiment.
2. They will eat of the hidden manna.
3. They will eat of the TREE OF LIFE.
4. They will not partake of the second death.
5. Their name remains secure in the LAMBS BOOK OF LIFE.
6. They receive the VICTOR'S WREATH OF LIFE (crown of life).
7. They receive a WHITE STONE with their SECRET NEW NAME,
They also receive God's name (the adoption) and Jesus' new Name
(Married Name).
8. They'll have their name confessed before the Father
and His Heavenly Messengers (Angels).
9. They will become a pillar in the TEMPLE OF GOD.
10. They will receive the MORNING STAR.
11. They will rule(Shepherd) with the MESSIAH JESUS the
Nations with a rod of iron.
12. They will sit with JESUS on HIS THRONE.
In this Insert John sees two aspects of the same process:
The sealing of the servants of God.
- (1) The first
- is the sealing of the Remnant of the children of Israel and
the number there of.
- (2) The second
- is the end result of the sealing and includes ALL those who
were sealed - a multitude without number. When John asked who
these were, he was told they were those who washed their robes
white in the blood of the Lamb. Who does this represent?
Notice it says:
"in the blood of the Lamb"
not
"in their own blood".
Please contact me by E-Mail at:
E. C. King
Santa Margarita, California
fortheking@tcsn.net
Last update: 6/6/02
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