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Messages from Patmos for Today!
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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.
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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?
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The coming of Jesus
Revelation 6:12-17
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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!
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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’)
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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
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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
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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
Q true or false1. 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?
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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?
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