1. The Seal of the Living God Messages from Patmos for Today! Revelation Seminars 10

2. 1.See the meaning of the seal of God – his mark of ownership upon His saved and obedient people. 2. See the contrast – the mark of the beast. 3.Discuss the choice to follow Jesus Christ in baptism and a life of joyful obedience to God. objectives Revelation Seminars 10 The Seal of the Living God

3. Q A Q1 What question will be on the trembling lips of the wicked as they flee in terror from the glorious second coming of Jesus Christ? Revelation 6:16,17 A Who will be able to stand? Revelation Seminars 10 The coming of Jesus Revelation 6:12-17

4. Q A Revelation Seminars 10 The coming of Jesus Revelation 7:1-4 Q2 When Jesus Christ returns, who will be able to stand? Revelation 7:1-4 A Those with the seal of God – the servants of God

5. Revelation Seminars 10 THE SEAL OF THE LIVING GOD – Q3 Where do believers receive the seal of God? Revelation 7:3; 9:4; 14:1 A On their foreheads Understanding the mark or seal of God – 1.THE STORY OF EZEKIEL 9 2.THE INSTRUCTION OF THE LORD 3.THE PRACTICE OF SLAVERY

6. Revelation Seminars 10 THE SEAL OF THE LIVING GOD – Q4 What is the seal of God? Compare Revelation 7:3,4 and 14:1 A Jesus’ & the Father’s NAME In Bible times a name was associated with – 1.BELONGING or identity (2 Chronicles 7:14; Isaiah 43:1; 63:19) 2.CHARACTER (Ezekiel 36:23)

7. Revelation Seminars 10 THE SEAL OF THE LIVING GOD – 1 Seal of Salvation — Belonging to God Q5 What price has been paid so that we can belong to God? Revelation 1:5 and 5:9 A The blood of Jesus – freed & purchased us Q6 At the glorious second coming of Jesus Christ who will be raised to life and given the inheritance of living and reigning with Him? Revelation 20:4-6 A Persecuted believers who have remained faithful

8. Revelation Seminars 10 THE SEAL OF THE LIVING GOD – 1 Seal of Salvation — Belonging to God 2 Seal on Overcomers — The Character of God Q7 Upon whom will the name of God be written? Revelation 3:12 A He who overcomes Q8 How do believers overcome? Revelation 12:11 A By “the blood of the Lamb” - their testimony & their courage!

9. Revelation Seminars 10 THE SEAL OF THE LIVING GOD – 1 Seal of Salvation — Belonging to God 2 Seal on Overcomers — The Character of God Q9 How are these overcomers in the battle with Satan described? Revelation 12:17 A 1. They obey God’s commandments 2. They hold to the testimony of Jesus

10. Revelation Seminars 10 THE SEAL OF THE LIVING GOD – 1 Seal of Salvation — Belonging to God 2 Seal on Overcomers — The Character of God Q10 To be an overcomer, what qualities are needed? Revelation 13:10 A 1. Patient endurance 2. Faithfulness

11. Revelation Seminars 10 THE SEAL OF THE LIVING GOD – 1 Seal of Salvation — Belonging to God 2 Seal on Overcomers — The Character of God Q11 Why are those who are sealed described as blameless? Revelation 14:4,5,12 A 1. They follow Jesus wherever he leads 2. They obey God’s commandments 3. They remain faithful to Jesus

12. Revelation Seminars 10 THE SEAL OF THE LIVING GOD – 1 Seal of Salvation — Belonging to God 2 Seal on Overcomers — The Character of God 3 Seal of Protection — and the Promise of God Q12 The final winds of strife and trouble are not unleashed until God's people are sealed. (Revelation 7:1-3.) Who will be protected from the evil, destructive powers that we are warned about with the sounding of the fifth trumpet? Revelation 9:4 A Those with the Seal of God

13. Revelation Seminars 10 THE MARK OF THE BEAST – Q13 What does the beast blaspheme and slander? Revelation 13:5,6 A God & His name Q14 In contrast to the seal of God, where is the mark of the beast placed? Revelation 13:16 A Right hand (force) & forehead (choice) Q15 What is the mark of the beast? Revelation 13:16,17. (Compare Revelation 14:11; 15:2.) A The NAME of the beast

14. Revelation Seminars 10 THE MARK OF THE BEAST – 1 The Mark of Slavery —Belonging to Satan & the Beast Q16 By what means is the mark applied? Revelation 13:16 A Force Q17 The Holy Spirit seals those who belong to God. Who controls those who have the mark of the beast? Revelation 16:13,14 A Spirits of demons (like ‘frogs’)

15. Revelation Seminars 10 THE MARK OF THE BEAST – 1 The Mark of Slavery —Belonging to Satan & the Beast 2 The Mark of Rebellion — The Character of Satan Q18 What is it about God's people that angers and causes the dragon and the beast to attack them? Compare Revelation 12:17 and 14:12 A They obey God’s commandments and hold to the testimony of Jesus

16. Revelation Seminars 10 THE MARK OF THE BEAST – 1 The Mark of Slavery —Belonging to Satan & the Beast 2 The Mark of Rebellion — The Character of Satan 3 The Mark of Damnation —and the Wrath of God Q19 What will be the fate of those who receive the mark of the beast? Revelation 14:9,10 A Damnation

17. Revelation Seminars 10 Where do we stand? Seal of God NAME of Father & Jesus 1 Belonging - Holy Spirit 2 Character - obedient 3 Protection Mark of the Beast NAME of beast 1 Belonging - demons 2 Character - rebellious 3 Damnation

18. Q true or false 1.Only those with the seal of God will be in His kingdom. 2.Believers in Jesus need not keep the Ten Commands. 3.The Ten Commands are God’s directions on living for saved people. 4.The seal of the Holy Spirit is given to obedient believers. Q yes/no/not sure 5. As believers in Jesus Christ, is it your determination to obey the Ten Commandments of God? Revelation Seminars 10 quiz

19. My Response... Q Have you ever faced pressure to turn away from God? What do you think of the ten commandments? What positive things could you share with your friends? How strong is your resolve to obey the ten commands of God - even if faced with a death threat? A Revelation Seminars 10 NewChurchLife Resource – peter@newchurchlife.com

20. The Seal of the Living God Messages from Patmos for Today! Revelation Seminars 10