Wow, I'm here again so soon!!!!
144,000 Servants of God!
Luke 18:8 ... When the Son of man comes, shall he find faith on the earth?
What a question!!!
At this time, there will be such a revival as the world has never known. Until the Rapture of the Church, there will constantly be falling away from the Church.
Rev 7 is very clear who the 144,000 people are. They are Jews from the 12 tribes. There is no question about this group of people.
Picture your worship. How do you do it? Is there a certain time, posture or whatever when you worship? I really hope not because we should be able to truly worship any time, any place and in any season of our lives.
In these verses it is the first time scripture in Revelation tells us that God will wipe away tears from their eyes! What a sweet picture.
When the scripture refers to the angels and creatures bowing to worship the One on the throne, it literally means to press the forehead to the ground - lift the head and blow kisses repeatedly!
Angels in Revelation are special ministers of God. They administer His plans for the earth.
In Chapters 2 and 3 they were messengers assigned to the churches
In 8 they are presenting the trumpet judgments
Here we find that they control the forces of nature and they supervise 2 things:
1. The wind from the four corners of the earth
2. They seal the servants of God (the 144,000)
There is complete stillness as the angels hold back the four winds.
These angels will ultimately have the power to change the wind patterns of the earth.
The wind will have two purposes: to cause catastrophe (hurricanes, etc) and to scatter the witnesses (144,000)
The sixth seal takes place toward the end of the first quarter of the tribulation.
The destroying angel is ordered to wait until the 144,000 servants have been sealed and begin their ministry of preaching the Gospel.
This will be a time of persecution for all believers which will be inspired by the Antichrist.
The 144,000 are obviously Jews from around the world.
Whenever you hear someone say that they are part of the 144,000 or their religion is part of that number ... ask them which tribe they are from!
There is no group today that is part of that 144,000 unless the rapture occurs today! These people have not been sealed.
Look back at the names of the tribes. One is missing! The tribe of Dan has been replaced by Manasseh.
Genesis 49:17 ...
Judges 18:30
The 144,000 have a job and that is to communicate the Gospel no matter what their occupation or work is at the present time.
Jeremiah 49:36
I will bring against Elam the four winds from the four quarters of the heavens; I will scatter them to the four winds, and there will not be a nation where Elam's exiles do not go.
Acts 8:1
God scatters people in order to bring His word to ALL people.
The advantage that this group of people will have over any of us is that they will know exactly how long they have to win people to Christ.
The purpose of the mark for these is to seal their security and deliver over safely the one who has been sealed.
Exodus 39:27-30
REMEMBER THAT SATAN NEVER HAS AN ORIGINAL THOUGHT! HE ONLY COPIES WHAT CHRIST AND GOD HAVE ALREADY THOUGHT OF AND DONE.
His ways are always counterfeit.
144,000 will be empowered by the Holy Spirit; they will not have to learn new languages because they will evangelize in the nation where they live. They will come from all over the earth.
It will be like having 144,000 Billy Grahams or Apostle Pauls!
There will probably be more people converted during the first part of the tribulation than at any time during the history of the Church.
Rapture = chaos!
People from every walk of life have disappeared and the Antichrist is trying to make people believe that there is some reasonable explanation.
How could one not listen and accept? I will never understand that part of all of this.
Verse 9 gives us a small picture of the vast crowd ... a number so great that no man could number!
The fact that the multitude stands befor e the throne clothed in white shows that they are redeemed ones from the earth.
The palm branches indicate their victory in Christ.
Another reason we know they accepted Christ later is that John did not know who they were. They came after his death.
If they had been saints of old, John would have reocgnized them.
Granny and the kids
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Chapter 6
This world has come under some cruel times but never such as will happen when the Seal Judgments begin!
This 7 year period decreed by God is for the primary purpose of shaking man loose from a false sense of security
Chapter 6 sets out the first of three judgments: (seals, trumpets and bowls)
All the judgments build in intensity.
The opening the seventh seal introduces the trumpet judgments; the blowing the 7th trumpet introduces the bowl judgments and so forth.
Each is worse than the one before but each period between gives people a chance to come to Christ.
HE NEVER GIVES UP!
The seal judgments cover approximately the first quarter of the Tribulation or 21 months.
The first four seals reveal horses and riders. They represent world conditions and not specific persons.
White horse ... The beginning of the reign of the Antichrist and his kingdom.
The purpose of the rider is to conquer ... the bow in his hand is symbolic of aggressive warfare but there is mention of an arrow. He will conquer by diplomacy rather than by war.
He will be the superman who promises to solve all the world's problems. The crown on his head is symbolic that he will be victorious for a time.
This will probably introduce the time of the beginning of the one world government. The Antichrist will accomplish this through the promise of peace and prosperity to mankind worldwide.
Ezekial 38/39 tells us that a nation will conceive of the idea of conquering Israel. God will supernaturally destroy this country.
the Antichrist will offer peace to all men in order to avoid further wars between nations.
Although all world leaders promise peace to the masses, man does not have the capacity to fulfill that promise.
2nd rider ... Red Horse ... WAR ... he has the ability to take peace from the earth ... he has a sword which is a weapon to kill. The nations who do not want the one government nation will revolt agains tthe Antichrist. This will bring about a world war the likes of which have never been seen as will be seen with the opening of the next seals.
3rd rider ... Black horse ... famine
Jeremiah 4:28
Famine often follows war as it did after World War I. Inflation also grips the world after a world war. The scales indicate the scarcity of food or the worth of things. Food will be worth more than silver or gold during this time.
The rich will not be hurt so much which is indicated by the instructions "not to hurt the oil and wine" which are traditionally foods of the rich.
4th seal ... Pale horse ... death.
1/4 of the earth's population will due during the tribulation. The fact that Hades follows indicates that these are unsaved dead.
Rev 20 ... Hades is the holding place of the unsaved dead.
5th seal --- The Martyred Tribulation Saints
These are the souls of the ones who had not accepted Christ prior to the Tribulation but realized it and were saved after the rapture!
John says he sees the souls of those. They are visible
Read Luke 16.
they are under the altar ... a place of sacrifice covered by the blood of Jesus!
THEY ARE NOT PART OF THE 144,000!
tHIS WILL BE THE GREATEST TIME OF CRUELTY EVER TO CHRISTIANS.
6th seal -- total catastrophe on earth ...
God will show His anger to the mass murders of his Saints.
The sun will be blackened ... maybe an eclipse which could cause earthquakes and volcanoes. Volcanic ash seems to make the moon look red and blots out the sun.
This 7 year period decreed by God is for the primary purpose of shaking man loose from a false sense of security
Chapter 6 sets out the first of three judgments: (seals, trumpets and bowls)
All the judgments build in intensity.
The opening the seventh seal introduces the trumpet judgments; the blowing the 7th trumpet introduces the bowl judgments and so forth.
Each is worse than the one before but each period between gives people a chance to come to Christ.
HE NEVER GIVES UP!
The seal judgments cover approximately the first quarter of the Tribulation or 21 months.
The first four seals reveal horses and riders. They represent world conditions and not specific persons.
White horse ... The beginning of the reign of the Antichrist and his kingdom.
The purpose of the rider is to conquer ... the bow in his hand is symbolic of aggressive warfare but there is mention of an arrow. He will conquer by diplomacy rather than by war.
He will be the superman who promises to solve all the world's problems. The crown on his head is symbolic that he will be victorious for a time.
This will probably introduce the time of the beginning of the one world government. The Antichrist will accomplish this through the promise of peace and prosperity to mankind worldwide.
Ezekial 38/39 tells us that a nation will conceive of the idea of conquering Israel. God will supernaturally destroy this country.
the Antichrist will offer peace to all men in order to avoid further wars between nations.
Although all world leaders promise peace to the masses, man does not have the capacity to fulfill that promise.
2nd rider ... Red Horse ... WAR ... he has the ability to take peace from the earth ... he has a sword which is a weapon to kill. The nations who do not want the one government nation will revolt agains tthe Antichrist. This will bring about a world war the likes of which have never been seen as will be seen with the opening of the next seals.
3rd rider ... Black horse ... famine
Jeremiah 4:28
Famine often follows war as it did after World War I. Inflation also grips the world after a world war. The scales indicate the scarcity of food or the worth of things. Food will be worth more than silver or gold during this time.
The rich will not be hurt so much which is indicated by the instructions "not to hurt the oil and wine" which are traditionally foods of the rich.
4th seal ... Pale horse ... death.
1/4 of the earth's population will due during the tribulation. The fact that Hades follows indicates that these are unsaved dead.
Rev 20 ... Hades is the holding place of the unsaved dead.
5th seal --- The Martyred Tribulation Saints
These are the souls of the ones who had not accepted Christ prior to the Tribulation but realized it and were saved after the rapture!
John says he sees the souls of those. They are visible
Read Luke 16.
they are under the altar ... a place of sacrifice covered by the blood of Jesus!
THEY ARE NOT PART OF THE 144,000!
tHIS WILL BE THE GREATEST TIME OF CRUELTY EVER TO CHRISTIANS.
6th seal -- total catastrophe on earth ...
God will show His anger to the mass murders of his Saints.
The sun will be blackened ... maybe an eclipse which could cause earthquakes and volcanoes. Volcanic ash seems to make the moon look red and blots out the sun.
Seven sealed scroll
OK, so I'll try to do better (I always say that!) but I really will.
Here is the next chapter in Revelation: Chapter 5
There were no actual books at this time - only scrolls of parchment.
Once John was able to take his eyes off the throne ... can you only imagine how difficult that was! he noticed something in the hand of the One on the throne.
3 characteristics of the scroll: It was in the right hand of GOD; it was written on front and back; and it was closed by 7 seals.
The scroll is the title deed to the Earth that God is holding.
the cause of John's weeping ... the scroll is intensely related to manAngelic beings are excluded from opening the seals, even the mightiest angel couldn't open it.No man could open it. No human like us.When nobody was found worthy, John wept. This was not the usual crying ... it was "klaio" every external form of weeping! Wailing, pulling and tearing at his clothing. The same type of grief Martha had at the tomb when she saw Jesus.The title deed was given by God to Adam who lost it through sin.
Christ is the only heir worthy to open the seal to the property ... John wept because he knew that this scroll represented the title deed to the earth and as long as it was sealed, satan would remain in control of the earth!
The lion, lamb is worth to open the seals! John saw the Lamb appearing as if it had been sacrificed...
7 horns
7 eyes
7 spirits
Five characteristics of the Lord:
The lion of the tribe of Judah ... Lion is the king of beasts and since Judah is the ruling tribe of Israel, Christ is to come as King to reign over the affiars of men
The root of David ... Jesus birth into the family of David
A Lamb as though it had been slain (Luke 22:7-16) ... As Peter & John made the preparation for the meal, they killed the lamb. They saw the lamb slain and so they saw the Lamb slain! John would know what He looked like!
When Christ completed the work of redemption, He earned the title deed to the earth.
Lion - power and might
Lamb - sacrificial
Having 7 horns --- a horn in scripture indicates power and authority
Matthew 28:18
When Christ came the first time - even though He displayed certain powers, He did not manifest all of His powers! When He comes the next time, it will be in all of His glory and power.
6 eyes (which are the 7 spirits of God sent forth into all the earth.
These eyes speak of the judgment of our Lord. When He comes, He willknow all that man has ever thought or done.
Every deed will be brought to judgment ... good and bad.
He will come as the perfect judge.
7 horns --- all powerful
7 eyes --- all knowing
7 spirits ... all present
The moment that Christ takes the seven sealed scroll all the angelic beings fall down before Him.
NOTE: The 4 creatures and 24 elders have something in their hands.
Harps
Psalm 137:1-4 ... How could they rejoice when in captivity in a strange land. Did you ever feel like you do not belong?
They are home!!! They will once again sing and play their instruments!
GOLDEN BOWLS FILLED WITH THE PRAYERS OF THE SAINTS.
It is believed that these prayers are the unanswered prayers which will be answered at the appearing of Christ.
Three truths about prayer today:
We pray too little
We pray too small
We give up too soon.
Your next prayer may be the one that fills the bowl!
A NEW SONG WAS SUNG!
Christ is worthy because He was the One who was slain and purchased our sin.
We are members of God's spiritual kingdom into which we are born when we believe.
EVERY CREATURE!!!! Not just man, but every creature! will worship Him.
Phillipians 2:9-11
EVERY LIVING THING!!!Even those who rejected Him.
Here is the next chapter in Revelation: Chapter 5
There were no actual books at this time - only scrolls of parchment.
Once John was able to take his eyes off the throne ... can you only imagine how difficult that was! he noticed something in the hand of the One on the throne.
3 characteristics of the scroll: It was in the right hand of GOD; it was written on front and back; and it was closed by 7 seals.
The scroll is the title deed to the Earth that God is holding.
the cause of John's weeping ... the scroll is intensely related to manAngelic beings are excluded from opening the seals, even the mightiest angel couldn't open it.No man could open it. No human like us.When nobody was found worthy, John wept. This was not the usual crying ... it was "klaio" every external form of weeping! Wailing, pulling and tearing at his clothing. The same type of grief Martha had at the tomb when she saw Jesus.The title deed was given by God to Adam who lost it through sin.
Christ is the only heir worthy to open the seal to the property ... John wept because he knew that this scroll represented the title deed to the earth and as long as it was sealed, satan would remain in control of the earth!
The lion, lamb is worth to open the seals! John saw the Lamb appearing as if it had been sacrificed...
7 horns
7 eyes
7 spirits
Five characteristics of the Lord:
The lion of the tribe of Judah ... Lion is the king of beasts and since Judah is the ruling tribe of Israel, Christ is to come as King to reign over the affiars of men
The root of David ... Jesus birth into the family of David
A Lamb as though it had been slain (Luke 22:7-16) ... As Peter & John made the preparation for the meal, they killed the lamb. They saw the lamb slain and so they saw the Lamb slain! John would know what He looked like!
When Christ completed the work of redemption, He earned the title deed to the earth.
Lion - power and might
Lamb - sacrificial
Having 7 horns --- a horn in scripture indicates power and authority
Matthew 28:18
When Christ came the first time - even though He displayed certain powers, He did not manifest all of His powers! When He comes the next time, it will be in all of His glory and power.
6 eyes (which are the 7 spirits of God sent forth into all the earth.
These eyes speak of the judgment of our Lord. When He comes, He willknow all that man has ever thought or done.
Every deed will be brought to judgment ... good and bad.
He will come as the perfect judge.
7 horns --- all powerful
7 eyes --- all knowing
7 spirits ... all present
The moment that Christ takes the seven sealed scroll all the angelic beings fall down before Him.
NOTE: The 4 creatures and 24 elders have something in their hands.
Harps
Psalm 137:1-4 ... How could they rejoice when in captivity in a strange land. Did you ever feel like you do not belong?
They are home!!! They will once again sing and play their instruments!
GOLDEN BOWLS FILLED WITH THE PRAYERS OF THE SAINTS.
It is believed that these prayers are the unanswered prayers which will be answered at the appearing of Christ.
Three truths about prayer today:
We pray too little
We pray too small
We give up too soon.
Your next prayer may be the one that fills the bowl!
A NEW SONG WAS SUNG!
Christ is worthy because He was the One who was slain and purchased our sin.
We are members of God's spiritual kingdom into which we are born when we believe.
EVERY CREATURE!!!! Not just man, but every creature! will worship Him.
Phillipians 2:9-11
EVERY LIVING THING!!!Even those who rejected Him.
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