In the Shadow of the Palms

In the Shadow of the Palms

Sermon Text: Revelation 7:9-17 (NIV)

9After this I looked and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and in front of the Lamb. They were wearing white robes and were holding palm branches in their hands. 10And they cried out in a loud voice:

“Salvation belongs to our God,

who sits on the throne,

and to the Lamb.”

11All the angels were standing around the throne and around the elders and the four living creatures. They fell down on their faces before the throne and worshiped God, 12saying:

“Amen!

Praise and glory

and wisdom and thanks and honor

and power and strength

be to our God for ever and ever.

Amen!”

13Then one of the elders asked me, “These in white robes—who are they, and where did they come from?”

14I answered, “Sir, you know.”

And he said, “These are they who have come out of the great tribulation; they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. 15Therefore,

“they are before the throne of God

and serve him day and night in his temple;

and he who sits on the throne will spread his tent over them.

16Never again will they hunger;

never again will they thirst.

The sun will not beat upon them,

nor any scorching heat.

17For the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd;

he will lead them to springs of living water.

And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.”

Theme:

I. Introduction:

II. Join The Crowd: The Great Congregation in Heaven

A. Positioned Around the Throne of Christ

B. Attired in Robes of Pure White

C. Composed Of People of All Kinds

D. Observed with Palms of Victory

III. Sing The Chorus: The Great Concert of Praise

A. Singing With One Voice

B. Telling Of God’s Salvation

C. Ascribing Glory to God

IV. Trust The Shepherd: The Great Lamb of God

A. A Delivering Shepherd

B. A Protecting Shepherd

C. A Leading Shepherd

D. A Comforting Shepherd

V. Conclusion: