Revelations at Grace Bible Church: An Eye-Opening Journey
Explore the profound revelations at Grace Bible Church through powerful imagery and teachings from the book of Revelations. Witness the throne room of God, the divine command, and the majestic presence of the Almighty.
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Grace Bible Church Glorifying God by Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
A reminder to consider others Please: Silence your cell phone & all electronic devices Use the nursery or cry room if your child is fussy Get up during the preaching only if absolutely necessary (please sit in back if you must leave early) Refrain from eating & drinking during worship service (except medical needs)
The Throne Room of God Revelation 4:1-11
What John Experienced Revelation 4:1-2a A Door & A Voice A door standing open in heaven The voice of the glorified Jesus as in 1:10
What John Experienced Revelation 4:1-2a The Command & The Revelation This is not the rapture of the church John returns to a normal state, then sees the vision of the door in heaven, then is ascends in the Spirit He will be shown what takes place in the future
The Throne & He Who Was Sitting on It Revelation 4:2b-3 The Location This is a throne from which God pronounces judgment located within the heavenly temple
The Throne & He Who Was Sitting on It Revelation 4:2b-3 The One Sitting on the Throne God the Father is on the throne The jasper here is valuable and clear - probably a diamond Sardius is a fiery, deep red stone They probably represent holiness & justice of God
The Throne & He Who Was Sitting on It Revelation 4:2b-3 The Rainbow Think of this as a green halo around the throne The bow in Genesis 9 is a reminder of both God s judgment & promise for the future
Around the Throne Revelation 4:4 The 24 thrones in a subordinate position around God s throne The term elder used here denotes an official office or position - not age
Around the Throne Revelation 4:4 1)Elder associated with men 2)White clothing associated with men 3)Golden crowns on redeemed men 4)These 3 promised to overcomers 5)Elders sing the song of redemption 6)24 associated with possible groups of men
Around the Throne Revelation 4:4 1)Angels called elders? Isaiah 24:23 2)Angels appear in white clothing 3)Golden crowns denote dignity 4)Angels not prohibited from singing and Job 38:7 may indicate they do
Around the Throne Revelation 4:4 5)The 4 living beings take part in the new song Rev. 5 6)These elders are already seated 7)These elders are distinct from other angelic beings and the saints 8)One of the elders reveals prophetic meaning to John
From Out of the Throne Revelation 4:5a Similar displays in conjunction with seal, trumpet and bowl judgments Similar to display on Mt Sinai which frightened the people (Exod. 19:16)
The 7 Lamps Before the Throne Revelation 4:5b-6a Brightly burning outdoor torches The Seven Spirits of God The Holy Spirit Isaiah 11:2-5
The Something Before the Throne Revelation 4:5b-6a Adds formidable magnificence Places a distance from God - separation Reflective of the lightning from the throne It can t be a large sea If an allusion to the sea in Solomon s temple, it carries the idea of purification
The Living Beings Revelation 4:6b-8 Their Position & Appearance (6b-8a) Close proximity to the throne on either side & in front & in back Full of eyes front & back and 6 wings with eyes on both sides Though not omniscient, they observe everything near them
The Living Beings Revelation 4:6b-8 Simile used to describe one as a lion, another as a calf (ox), another with the face of a man, and the last as an eagle An exalted order of angelic beings A relationship to judicial authority Their position & appearance has some significant meaning
The Living Beings Revelation 4:6b-8 Lion = royalty or nobility Calf (Ox) = strength Face of man = intelligence, wisdom Eagle = swiftness
The Living Beings Revelation 4:6b-8 Their Activity (8b) Does not preclude them from other responsibilities Kind of time, not length
The Living Beings Revelation 4:6b-8 Holy, Holy, Holy pure & separate Lord God Master & supreme being The almighty used in relationship to His wrath against sin six times Who was & is & who is to come eternal nature
Worship in Heaven Revelation 4:9-11 Worship by the Living Beings (9) A repeating activity Glory extol His attributes Honor assign worth due to position Thanks gratitude for benefits & blessings
Worship in Heaven Revelation 4:9-11 Worship by the 24 Elders (10-11) To fall down is an act of worship demanding humility and giving reverence and homage Casting crowns is voluntary surrender of honor & prestige to exalt God
Worship in Heaven Revelation 4:9-11 God is worthy of worship because: He is our Lord & our God our master and the supreme being He created all & only through His will they came to be & they were created
Conclusions The focus of Rev. 4 is the worship of God, the holy, omnipotent judge whose wrath ready to be released on sinners This is a warning to sinners to repent to worship & obey God This is an example to believers to make worship of God central in their lives.
Grace Bible Church Glorifying God by Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
