New Testament - REVELATION 7:1-17 - (Tribulation Saints)
Channel: Calvary Chapel Windward
Date: 2016-06-04

New Testament - REVELATION 7:1-17 - (Tribulation Saints) - CC Windward - Pastor Tim

New Testament - REVELATION 7:1-17 - (Tribulation Saints) - Calvary Chapel Windward - OAHU, HAWAII - Pastor Tim Newman - From Local Olelo / Oceanic / Time Warner Cable show "A View from Calvary" - Episode # 200: - Original Air Date: 02 21 2010 A.D.

PASTOR TIM's NOTES

Revelation 7:1-17
“The Tribulation Saints”
1. There is a select group that must be PROTECTED.
Vs. 1-8

1a. They must be PROTECTED from the four angles.
The basic command these four angels received is to withhold judgment upon the
earth, sea, and trees until the 144,000 servants of God are sealed.
1b. The number of those to be PROTECTED is given.
The fact that the angles are said to be standing at the four corners of the world
indicates that the Jews being sealed come from all over the world.
Two tribes from past Jewish history are not listed: Ephraim and Dan
The Scriptures contain twenty-nine lists of the tribes of Israel.
According to Ezekiel 48:30-34, the gates of the Messianic city, the New Jerusalem, will
have the names of the twelve tribes of Israel.
Why is the list different in our passage?
Dan might be the result of Dan's involvement in idolatry in Israel's past.
Judges 18:30
Ephraim is the other tribe involved in the introduction of idolatry to Israel.
 Deut 29:20-22
2. There is a great multitude of PEOPLE gathered at the throne.
Vs. 9-12

2a. This multitude of PEOPLE includes all nations, tribes, peoples and tongues.
The phrase "after these things," which appears several times in Revelation, may
suggest a connection between the two groups mentioned in this chapter.

Joel 2:28-32
According to Peter;
The Last Days began on the day of Pentecost.
The Last Days will continue through the Tribulation.
Matthew 24:14
2b.This multitude of PEOPLE includes angles and elders.
 They are praising God for his honor, power and might.
3. There is a PROBLEM of identity that must be answered.
Vs. 13-15

3a. The PROBLEM of identity is presented to John.
3b. The PROBLEM of identity is answered.
They have come out of the Great Tribulation.

2 Thess 2:9-12
3c. The PROBLEM of identity reveals their status in heaven.
They will be "before the throne of God"-what a wonderful position to have!
4. There is a glorious PROMISE that is revealing.
Vs. 16-17

4a. The PROMISE reveals their previous hardships.
These words are quoted from God's promises in the Old Testament. Isaiah 49:10,
Psalm 121:6-7
Jesus speaks of those who help the Jewish people during this time of persecution.

Matt 25:34-40
4b. The PROMISE reveals the comfort they will now receive.
God promises them eternal peace.
It is the Lamb of God, our Lord Jesus Christ, Who "will shepherd them
and lead them to living fountains of waters."
"And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes."
This was promised long ago by God to His people (Isaiah 25:8).
The Lord promised it, and He will remain faithful to all His
promises. No more tears - gone forever!