Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is written in it, because the time is near. Revelation 1:3 NIV
Welcome, welcome, I’m so glad you’re here. This is our seventh week of studying Revelation.
Let’s read this one in the NIV. You can find it and any other version you might prefer at biblegateway.com.
Before we begin, let’s pray.
Lord Jesus, this could be a terrifying chapter, but I refuse to be afraid because You are here, and You are in it and I’m asking, Lord, lead me and all of us through it. Keep our eyes focused on You and guard our hearts, make them all Yours. In Your name I pray. Amen.
Please Read Revelation 7:1-3 in the NIV
In the AMP, this section is titled “An Interlude”
144,000 Sealed
“Do not…until”.
Ephesians 1:11-14 NIV
11 In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will, 12 in order that we, who were the first to put our hope in Christ, might be for the praise of his glory. 13 And you also were included in Christ when you heard the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation. When you believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, 14 who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession—to the praise of his glory.
Footnote from the AMP on verse 3
The seal indicates both ownership and protection by God.
Please Read Revelation 7:4-8
Equal numbers from each of the 12 tribes. Curious that it would work out that way, but He knows each one of His so I don’t doubt Him.
Footnote on 4 in the AMP:
The tribe of Dan is omitted from the following passage without explanation. The tribe of Manasseh, Joseph’s older son, replaces Dan, so the count remains at twelve.
Please Read Revelation 7:9
AMP title: A Multitude from the Tribulation
The Great Multitude in White Robes
…from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and before the Lamb. Wearing white robes and holding palm branches.
Please Read Revelation 7:10-12
And they cried out in a loud voice:
“Salvation belongs to our God,
who sits on the throne,
and to the Lamb.”
All the angels were standing around the throne and around the elders and the four living creatures. They fell down on their faces before the throne and worshiped God, saying:
“Amen!
Praise and glory
and wisdom and thanks and honor
and power and strength
be to our God for ever and ever.
Amen!”
Please Read Revelation 7:13-17
Scripture fulfillment. Praise and honor and glory be to our God and to Our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
Amen and Amen.