4 They shall see His face, and His name shall be on their foreheads.

A. There are two general views on the idea of us being able to “see His face.”

 Some believe that this refers to when we are in Heaven and are with Jesus in a personal, face-to-face, able to see what is now invisible. (1 Corinthians 13:12)

 I believe this is also to be understood in a symbolic way. When we sin we are separated from God. God hides his face from us. (Isaiah 59:2) But when we obey the gospel and are forgiven, we are restored to a face-to-face relationship with our God. He knows us and hears our prayers. (1 Peter 3:12)

B. Those who see His face are those who wear His name. They have the seal of God. The seal of God identifies them as His.

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