Aim: God protects people from His wrath & shelters them with His presence.
1. God's people are secured by His Seal (Rev 7:1-8)
Notice that in Rev 7:
Tribe of Joseph & Levi added
Tribe of Dan & Ephriam excluded
Principle 1: God's people belong to Him & no one can snatch them out of His hands.
2. God's people praise God for His Salvation (Rev 7:8-17)
Principle 2: God's people are safe & secure in the Shepherd's eternal presence.
10 blessings promised (Rev 7:15-17)
1. Before the throne of God (God's presence!!)
2. Serving Him day & night (continually)
3. God spreads shelter over people (protection & guidance)
4. Never again to hunger
5. Never again to thirst
6. Sun not beat down upon them
7. No scorching heat
8. Lamb at center of throne will be the shepherd (preeminence of Jesus)
9. Given Springs of Living water
10. God wipes away every tear (God's care)
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