“Evangelism and the Tribulation”

Revelation 7:1-17
November 28, 2021

Main Point: Revelation 7 is an interlude between the sixth and seventh seals to answer the question, “Will people be saved during the Tribulation?”

I. The Wrath Restrained, v. 1

II. The Sealed Jews, vs. 2-8

III. The Saved Gentiles, vs. 9-17

Questions for Spiritual Growth

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1. Where are the four angels standing in Revelation 7:1? What are they doing? According to verse 2, what power has been granted to the angels?
   

2. How will God use the Tribulation to bring about the conversion of Israel? See Jeremiah 30:7; 31:35-37; Ezekiel 20:37; Daniel 12:1; Zechariah 12:3; 13:8-9; Romans 11:25-29.
   

3. What is the significance of the seal placed on the 144,000? What does the seal stand for?
   

4. God has chosen not only to save Jews from the tribes of Israel but to use them to evangelize and lead many non-Jews to faith in Christ. How does this affect your view of God and His faithfulness to His promises? What does it do to your view of evangelism?
   

5. What do Jehovah’s Witnesses claim the 144,000 and the great multitude represent? How can you disprove their view?
   

6. As believers, how are we sealed? See Ephesians 4:30.
   

7. How do our momentary troubles compare with what is described in Revelation 7:15-17?
   

8. What will you do to rekindle your efforts to share the message of Christ with your neighbors, coworkers, and classmates?