The 144,000 Sealed

The Book of Revelation: The 144,000 Sealed
Revelation 7:1-11
Rev. Chris Strevel

I. The Jewish Believers Sealed before Judgment Falls (vv. 1-8)
A. The Answer to Heaven's Troubled Question (6:17)
B. The Jewish Believers Sealed (7:1-4; Ezek. 9:4)
C. The Listing and Order of the Tribes (7:5-8)

II. The Triumphant Rejoices (vv. 9-17)
A. A Vision of the Church's Glory and Security (v. 9)
B. Salvation Belongs to the Lord (vv. 10-12)
C. The Blood-Washed from the Great Tribulation (vv. 13-14)
D. The Rewards of Faithfulness (vv. 15-17)

III. Our Father's Seal upon His Children Now
A. We have His protection, His name, and His Spirit.
B. We have a future vision that inspires hope and patience.
C. We have fires to pass through on our way to heaven.
D. We are cleansed in the blood of the Lamb.