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Revelation 7 The deliverance of 144,000 The “tribes” of Israel Romans 2:28-29, 9:6, The promise of deliverance Mark 13:27 (Isaiah 11:12, 43:6-7 etc)

Breakdown on Matthew 24 Matthew 24 is the key to Revelation 6-10 Parallel language Sign of the Fig Tree (6:13) Tribulation (1:9. 7:14) “Coming in the Clouds” (1:7)

The Sign of the Time Jesus presented 5 signs in Matthew 24 They set a timeframe for this prophecy This is what we see in Revelation 6-10

The First Sign of the Time Coming of false christs and prophets Per Paul, false teachers were coming to Ephesus during the overseers time (Acts 20:30) 58AD Per Paul, false teachers caused the problems in the churches of Galatia (Gal. 2:4) 50AD Per John, false teachers came were present (I John 2:18, 2 John 7, etc): 70AD Per Jude, it had already happened (Jude 4,18) 70AD

The Second Sign of the Time Consequently, to get rid of the report, Nero fastened the guilt and inflicted the most exquisite tortures on a class hated for their abominations, called Christians by the populace. Christus, from whom the name had its origin, suffered the extreme penalty during the reign of Tiberius at the hands of one of our procurators, Pontius Pilatus, and a most mischievous superstition, thus checked for the moment, again broke out not only in Judaea, the first source of the evil, but even in Rome, where all things hideous and shameful from every part of the world find their centre and become popular. Accordingly, an arrest was first made of all who pleaded guilty; then, upon their information, an immense multitude was convicted, not so much of the crime of firing the city, as of hatred against mankind. Mockery of every sort was added to their deaths. Covered with the skins of beasts, they were torn by dogs and perished, or were nailed to crosses, or were doomed to the flames and burnt, to serve as a nightly illumination, when daylight had expired – Tacitus Annals XV44 Acts 18:14-16 And when Paul was about to open his mouth, Gallio said to the Jews, "If it were a matter of wrongdoing or wicked crimes, O Jews, there would be reason why I should bear with But if it is a question of words and names and your own law, look to it yourselves; for I do not want to be a judge of such matters.” And he drove them from the judgment seat. A great persecution Until 64 AD, Roman government saw Christians as a sect of Judaism After July 64 AD, Christians became the most persecuted group by Nero

The Third Sign of the Time Colossians 1:6 which has come to you, as it has also in all the world, and is bringing forth fruit, as it is also among you since the day you heard and knew the grace of God in truth; Colossians 1:23 if indeed you continue in the faith, grounded and steadfast, and are not moved away from the hope of the gospel which you heard, which was preached to every creature under heaven, of which I, Paul, became a minister The Gospel will be preached to the entire world Titus 2:11 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men Romans 10:18 But I say, have they not heard? Yes indeed: "Their sound has gone out to all the earth, And their words to the ends of the world."

The Fourth Sign of the Time Numbers 32:13 "So the LORD'S anger was aroused against Israel, and He made them wander in the wilderness forty years, until all the generation that had done evil in the sight of the LORD was gone.” Matthew 24:34 "Assuredly, I say to you, this generation will by no means pass away till all these things take place” In the Bible, a generation was 40 years Jesus spoke around AD 30 AD 70 – Jerusalem destroyed

The Fifth Sign of the Time The Abomination of Desolation This is defined in Luke 21:20 This occurred June, 68 AD Luke 21:20 "But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then know that its desolation is near.”

The Five Signs Point: 50-70 AD The Sign of the False Teachers: The Sign of the Great Tribulation: The Sign of the Generation: The Sign of the Desolation: The Sign of the Gospel:

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Psalm 107:21-22 Let them give thanks to the LORD for His loving-kindness, and for His wonders to the sons of men! Let them also offer sacrifices of thanksgiving, and tell of His works with joyful singing. Hymns Invitation -

Exodus 3:6 He said also, "I am the God of your father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob." Then Moses hid his face, for he was afraid to look at God.

Matthew 22:32 'I AM THE GOD OF ABRAHAM, AND THE GOD OF ISAAC, AND THE GOD OF JACOB'? He is not the God of the dead but of the living."

The God of 3 Men The reason this expression is important: Jehovah is TIMELESS His promises remain the same His will remains the same He does not change, even if times do

God Does Not Change Numbers 23:19 "God is not a man, that He should lie, Nor a son of man, that He should repent; Has He said, and will He not do it? Or has He spoken, and will He not make it good?”

God Does Not Change 1 Samuel 15:29 "And also the Glory of Israel will not lie or change His mind; for He is not a man that He should change His mind."

God Does Not Change Malachi 3:6 "For I, the LORD, do not change; therefore you, O sons of Jacob, are not consumed. IF God does not change…… …..THEN Godliness does not change

God Does Not Change Things that do not change because He does not change: His Law His Church His Salvation His Condemnation

His Law Does Not Change The Law of Christ cannot be changed Marriage and Divorce – Matthew 19 Homosexuality – I Corinthians 6:9 Drinking – I Corinthians 6:9 Murder – I Corinthians 6:9 My son, fear Jehovah and the king; do not associate with those who are given to change Proverb 24:21

His Church Does Not Change Thus says the LORD, "Stand by the ways and see and ask for the ancient paths, where the good way is, and walk in it; and you shall find rest for your souls….” Jeremiah 6:16a The Church of Christ cannot be changed Authority – I Corinthians 4:6,17 Offices – Ephesians 4:11 Purpose – Ephesians 4:12 Worship – Acts 20:7 Music – Colossians 3:16

His Salvation Does Not Change The Salvation of Christ cannot be changed Recipients – I Peter 4:18 Requirements – Mark 16:16, et al Constitution – John 14:3-4 "For the promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off, as many as the Lord our God will call to Himself.“ Acts 2:39

His Condemnation Does Not Change …the Lord Jesus will be revealed from heaven with His mighty angels in flaming fire, dealing out retribution to those who do not know God and to those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus. 2 Thessalonians 1:7b-8 Jesus Christ is the same God who: Flooded the earth Destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah Passed over the Israelites Struck down the enemies of Israel He WILL keep His final date:

God Does Not Change Therefore, neither do His people If you change, you are not His!

What Must I Do To Be Saved Hear and Believe - Acts 4:4 Confess Jesus as Lord – Acts 8:37 Repent of your sins – Acts 2:38 Be baptized in water – Acts 22:16 Remain faithful – Acts 20:32