The Saints Before the Throne
This week’s texts from Scripture are:
Sermon Outline:
1. A Description of Kingdom Worship (vv. 9–12)
A vast multitude from every nation stands before the Lamb.
Heaven’s worship is unified, diverse, and centered on Christ.
Our earthly worship mirrors this heavenly reality.
2. A Description of Kingdom Fulfillment (vv. 13–16)
Revelation 7 fulfills the Feast of Booths (Leviticus 23).
The palm branches recall God’s past provision and now point to His eternal one.
Jesus is the living water—the fulfillment of every feast and promise.
3. A Description of Kingdom Promises (vv. 15–17)
God’s people will dwell in His presence, sheltered and satisfied.
No more hunger, thirst, or scorching heat.
The Lamb becomes our Shepherd, leading us to springs of living water.
God Himself will wipe away every tear.
Application Questions…
Comprehension Questions
In your own words, what is the difference between a prescriptive and a descriptive passage of Scripture?
How does Revelation 7:9–12 describe the worship taking place before God’s throne?
What is the significance of the palm branches in Revelation 7, and how does that connect to the Feast of Booths in Leviticus 23?
Who is “the Lamb” in Revelation 7, and what role does He play in this passage?
What promises are given to the saints in Revelation 7:15–17?
Life & Application Questions
When you consider the diversity of worshipers in Revelation 7 (“every nation, tribe, people, and language”), how does that shape your view of the global Church today?
What does heavenly worship teach us about how we should approach worship on earth—both personally and as a church?
Are there ways in which your worship has become too focused on preference rather than the person of Christ? What might need to change?
The saints in Revelation 7 are clothed in white robes, symbolizing purity and redemption. How does that image help you see your own salvation more clearly?
Jesus promises to lead His people “to springs of living water.” What might that look like in your current season of life?
When have you experienced God’s sheltering presence in the midst of hardship or spiritual dryness?
How can the future hope of Revelation 7—where “God will wipe away every tear”—shape the way you respond to suffering or loss today?
On All Saints’ Day, we remember those who have gone before us in faith. Who has influenced your faith journey, and how might you honor or continue their legacy?
Revelation 7 shows us that worship is the natural response of those who see God’s glory. How can you cultivate a deeper sense of awe and worship in your daily life?
If this vision of heaven is descriptive of what will be, how can it inspire you to live more faithfully and hopefully in the now?