Sermon: Revelation 7:4-12, The 144,000 of IsraelMain Point: Who are the 144,000?
I.The Narration of the 144,000 – 7:4-8.
See also Revelation 14:1
II.The Vision of the 144,000 – 7:9-17.
“Those marked as God’s treasure by the seal of his name are securedand sheltered from his burning wrath to come. They are the people of hiscovenant, portrayed as twelve complete tribes. But now that the Lamb hasconquered through his death, God’s covenant embraces all nations, tribes,peoples, and tongues. The Israel secured by God’s seal is a multiethnic multitude, dressed in robes washed white in the Lamb’s blood and praising himfor his salvation.” – Dennis Johnson
Application:
- Gospel Optimism.
- Gospel Awe.
- Gospel Gratitude.
- Gospel Humility.
- Gospel Passion.
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