Study
11 From the Book of Revelation is: Revelation 7
Before
the revelation of further judgments, tow visions are interposed for the comfort
of believers. In all that has been shown so far, nothing has been said of the
church, except with regard to those who have been martyred. This passage shows
the church first in this life, on earth, and so always limited in numbers
(verses 1-8), and then, numberless in heaven, having life for evermore.
1-
What assurance is given in verses 1-8 concerning God’s watchful
care over His people? Cf. Ezk. 9:3-6; Jn. 6:27; 10:27-29; Rev. 9:4.
2-
In verses 9-17, who compose the great multitude, and where are they
standing? How came they to be there, and what is now their occupation? Make a
list of the blessings that they enjoy, translating
Notes
1-
Verse 1. It is a task given
to angels to control forces of nature. Cf. 14:18; 16:5; Heb. 1:7.
2-
Verses 4-8. Some have thought that those who are ‘sealed’ represent
believers from among the Jews, but in the light of 14:1-4 it is better to
regard the vision as including the whole ‘Israel of God’ (Gal. 6:16).
3-
Verse 14. ‘The great tribulation’: cf. 3:10. Here both vision show
that all who are the Lord’s will be brought safely through this earthly trial
