2. Things to Know Purpose of the Revelation Future Glory of Christ! Things written are from a vision. Someone from 90-96 A.D. seeing things of today The “Test” (judgment) is all set to bring glory to Jesus! Before facing Judgement
3. See the Video At http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJQFVqnlZTw
4. Revelation 4:1-5:14 After this…. After what? 1st 3 Chapters deal with Church or the age of the church. The Church is not mentioned again until 22:16. RAPTURE
5. Revelation 4:1-5:14 A view of the throne in heaven Description of one sitting on throne 4:1-3 Appearance of jasper and carnelian A rainbow, resembling an emerald, Imagine being the person trying describe seeing Jesus in all of His glory!
6. Revelation 4:1 – 5:14 Description around throne 4:4-6a 24 thrones with 24 elders Dressed in white, crowns of gold Flashes of lightening, rumblings and peals of thunder. Seven Lamps blazing Sea of glass
7. Revelation 4:1-5:14 Description around throne 4:6b-11 4 living creatures covered with eyes 1st like a lion 2nd like an ox 3rd like a face of a man 4th like a flying eagle
8. Revelation 4:1-5:14 Worthy to Judge 5:1-14 Scroll with seven seals No one found worthy to open it Lamb was worthy Lion of the tribe of Judah, the root of David, triumphed!
9. Revelation 4:1-5:14 Description of the Lamb 5:6-7 looking as if slain standing in center 7 horns 7 eyes Took the scroll from right hand
10. Revelation 4:1-5:14 Response to the Lamb 5:8-14 4 Living creatures and 24 elders fell down Had a harp and golden bowls full of incense Sang Joined by lots of angels!
11. Revelation 4:1-5:14 “…and the elders fell down and worshiped.” Christ finally fulfills his proper place! John 5:22-30
12. Christ’s Proper Place “Moreover, the Father judges no one, but has entrusted all judgment to the Son, that all may honor the Son just as they honor the Father. He who does not honor the Son does not honor the Father, who sent him.” “I tell you the truth, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be condemned; he has crossed over from death to life.”
13. Christ’s Proper Place “I tell you the truth, a time is coming and has now come when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God and those who hear will live. For as the Father has life in himself, so he has granted the Son to have life in himself. And he has given him authority to judge because he is the Son of Man.”
14. Christ’s Proper Place “Do not be amazed at this, for a time is coming when all who are in their graves will hear his voice and come out – those who have done good will rise to live, and those who have done evil will rise to be condemned. By myself I can do nothing; I judge only as I hear, and my judgment is just, for I seek not to please myself but Him who sent me.” John 5:22-30
15. Christ’s Proper Place Following Christ is not about a list of rules. Following Christ is all about giving Christ His proper place in our lives now. Just like a test forces judgment on whether you pass a class or not. Judgment is coming on this earth, and the question is are we ready?
Editor's Notes
Whenever a test is given it is not for the teacher to find out where you stand. It is for you to find out where you stand. As much as you would love to have school with no tests; you would never really know where you stood until the test!When judgement falls on mankind it will be for the same purpose. One last chance for mankind to volunatarily make Christ king.
Many believe that this is referencing the Rapture as promised in I Thes. 4:13-18Church age is done, and now judgment.Time not known! READ MATTHEW 24:36-42Meanwhile: We get a glimpse of what is going on in heaven!
Jasper (diamond) and carnelian (Sardius)- symbolize God’s “purity and mercy together with his justice and judgment. Refer back to breastplate of High Priest…A rainbow, resembling anemerald- symbolize God’s faithfulness in always keeping his promises.
24 thrones & Elders 12 tribes and 12 apostlesLightening and thunder – awe & respect – something we can understand even 2,000 years after authorSeven lamps – Holy Spirit – seven-fold purpose of Holy Spirit (Isa 11:2) Lord’s Spirit, wisdom, understanding, counsel, power, knowledge and fear of the Lord Sea of glass -- depicts the vastness of this throne room
Lion => PowerOx => Humble Service to GodFace of a man => rationalFlying eagle => performs tasks swiftly
As if slain = work on crossStanding in center = it all revolves around him7 & 7 = perfect power and knowledgeAble to approach throne on his own!
Only one who is righteous to open judgment on earthVast Throne room filled with thousands upon thousands