Youth Sermon: The Two Great Multitudes

Revelation 7: The 144,000 and the Great Multitude

Today we're diving back into the book of Revelation. It's like the ultimate spoiler alert for how the world ends. But don't worry, it's not all doom and gloom. In fact, it's pretty epic.

Let's read from Revelation 7. It talks about two groups of people. First, there's this group of 144,000 from the tribes of Israel. Then, there's this massive crowd from every nation, tribe, people, and language.

Imagine you're at a concert, right? You've got the VIP pass, the backstage access, the whole deal. That's like the 144,000. They're the special guests, the chosen ones. They're protected and set apart for God's purposes.

Now, think about the rest of the crowd at the concert. That's the second group. They're from all over the place, different backgrounds, different languages, but they're all there for the same reason. They're all fans of the same band. They're all there to worship God and the Lamb.

God has a plan for everyone. He's got VIP passes for some, and He's got a spot in the crowd for others. But everyone's invited to the concert.

God's Plan and Presence

So, what's the takeaway here? Well, first off, God has a plan for everyone. He's got VIP passes for some, and He's got a spot in the crowd for others. But everyone's invited to the concert.

Second, no matter what you're going through, God's got your back. The second group came out of great tribulation, but they found comfort and restoration in God's presence.

Now, let's bring this home. You might feel like you're in the crowd, lost in the sea of faces. But remember, God sees you. He knows you. He's got a plan for you. And no matter what you're going through, He's there with you.

Let's pray. God, thank you for your love and your plan for each of us. Help us to trust in you, no matter what we're going through. Amen.

Small Group Breakout Questions

1. What does it mean to you that God has a plan for every nation, tribe, people, and language?

2. How can we show God's love to people from different cultures and backgrounds?

3. What does it mean to be sealed as a servant of God?

4. How can we support and pray for Israel and other nations?

5. What does the great multitude in Revelation 7 teach us about the future?

Get the Full Youth Group Plan

• Icebreaker: Four Corners of the Earth
• Group Activity: Sealed Servants
• Youth Challenge: Pray for the Nations