1. The multitude in V-9: these are Gentiles… “Of all nations.”
2. These were not sealed or the Jews were sealed.
3. The Jews were sealed while living on the earth. Those Gentiles are seen before the throne of God in heaven. In fact, John was in heaven and saw these Gentiles as they were coming into heaven. V-14 should read “… These are they which ARE COMING out of Great Tribulation.”
4. These are Gentiles who live during the Great Tribulation and will not receive the mark of the beast and will not be able to buy and sell. They will die of starvation, persecution, etc. Now, with this thought in mind, read Vs 16-17.
5. In this chapter, we see God’s mercy, goodness, and providential care of His own in the midst of His Great wrath on all others.
6. In Vs 14-17 we see those who suffer under the rule of the Beast coming through the blood of Christ, into the presence of God, and God dwelling among them, and keeping them from any
future pain and sorrow.
7. They have the privilege of serving God in a very special capacity.