Hi Lori,
When you are reading the scripture, one thing is notice who Christ is directly talking to.
And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come. Matt 24:14
In Matt. 24 you can see Jesus was talking only to His disciples.
Mat 24:1 And Jesus went out and departed from the temple. And
His disciples came to Him to show Him the buildings of the temple.
Mat 24:2 And
Jesus said to them..."
Christ is speaking to the disciples, so I would think this does apply to them, if not in their lifetime then in the resurrection.
It is my understanding that when the scripture are speaking to the believers, it has a certain message. And when it speaks to the world or when Jesus spoke to the multitudes there is another message or a parable. The message here is to the believing disciples, who were the elect at that time. Jesus' message to them was to preach to the world, as they did for the rest of their lives and will do in the kingdom.
And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. Mark 16:15
Same for this verse, He is speaking only to the disciples.
Mar 16:14 "Afterward He appeared to the Eleven as they reclined..."
And I saw another angel fly in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach unto them that dwell on the earth, and to every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people. Rev 14:6
This verse in Rev. seems to clearly be referring to after the resurrection, as the verses before it shows the resurrected saints with Christ. And at this time Christ and the elect with Him, will bring the Truth to all the people on the earth.
Rev 14:1 And I looked, and lo, the Lamb stood on Mount Zion. And with Him were a hundred and forty-four thousands, having His Father's name written in their foreheads.
v. 2 And I heard a voice from Heaven, like the voice of many waters and like the voice of a great thunder. And I heard the voice of harpers harping with their harps.
v. 3 And they sang as it were a new song before the throne and before the four living creatures and the elders. And no one could learn that song except the hundred and forty-four thousands who were redeemed from the earth.
v. 4 These are those who were not defiled with women; for they are virgins. These are those who follow the Lamb wherever He goes. These were redeemed from among men, as a firstfruit to God and to the Lamb.
v. 5 And in their mouth was found no guile, for they were without blemish before the throne of God.
mercy, peace, and love
Kat