Rev 6-7 Seals and the 144,000

In this episode, Rob and Vinnie address the 5th and 6th Seals and begin a look at the 144,000 of Rev. They discuss the importance of the "prayers of the Saints" (6:9-11) for the overall narrative as well as what it means for that the people of God are "sealed." 

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5th Seal the souls under the altar 6:9-11

• After the opening of each of the first four Seals, John says “I heard” (6:1, 3, 5, 7): With the opening of the Fifth Seal, however, he states “I saw” (6:9).
• the account of the Fifth Seal does not include a reference to one of the Four Living Creatures,
• Or, a command to “Come,”
• Or, a description of a rider on a varied colored horse.

“How long?” (6:10)

• Exod 2:23-25

“They should rest for a little while longer” (6:11)

6th Seal: the nations and the final judgment 6:12-17.

• The 5th was the cry of God’s people
• The 6th is the cry of the nations

The imagery of earthquakes and signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars is common apocalyptic imagery (Isa 34:4 LXX; Isa 13:10-13; 24:1-6, 17-23; Ezek 32:6-8; Hos 10:8; Joel 2:10, 30-31; 3:15-16; Hab 3:6-11; Mark 13:24-26; Acts 2:19-20)

• At the birth of Jesus, there were “signs” in the heavens: such as a “star” (Matt 2:2).
• At the baptism of Jesus: “he saw the heavens opening” and a “voice came out of the heavens” (Mark 1:10-11; see Matt 3:16-17; Luke 3:21-22).
• At the crucifixion of Jesus we are told that “darkness fell over the whole land” (Mark 15:33; see Matt 27:45; Luke 23:44), “the earth shook and the rocks split” (Matt 27:51), and “tombs were opened” (Matt 27:52).
• At Pentecost: the descent of the Spirit at Pentecost (Acts 2:19-20).

Earthquakes signify the presence of God. Exod 19:18; Isa 24:18-20; 29:6; Joel 2:10; 3:16.

Mountains: signify kings and kingdoms.

7:1-17 is an interlude (a pause) See also: 10:1-11:14

• Both interludes between 6-7th Seal/Trumpet

4 angels holding back the 4 winds

• “4 corners” occurs only here in 7:1 and 20:8

The OT context is found in the “marking” of the people of God in Ezekiel 9:4-6

In the NT, the Holy Spirit is called the Seal of God. (2 Cor 1:21-22; Eph 1:13, 14)