This document provides an overview and summary of Revelation 4:1-5:14. It describes John's vision of heaven, including the throne in heaven surrounded by 24 elders and 4 living creatures. An important figure on the throne is described. John sees a scroll with 7 seals that only the Lamb, who is revealed to be Christ, is found worthy to open. The living creatures, elders, and multitudes of angels worship and praise the Lamb for overcoming death.
2. Things to KnowPurpose of the Revelation Future Glory of Christ!Things written are from a vision. Someone from 90-96 A.D. seeing things of todayThe Test (judgment) is all set to bring glory to Jesus!Before facing Judgement
4. Revelation 4:1-5:14After 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 4:1-5:14A view of the throne in heavenDescription 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 5:14Description around throne 4:4-6a24 thrones with 24 elders Dressed in white, crowns of goldFlashes of lightening, rumblings and peals of thunder.Seven Lamps blazingSea of glass
7. Revelation 4:1-5:14Description 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 4:1-5:14Worthy to Judge 5:1-14Scroll with seven sealsNo one found worthy to open itLamb was worthyLion of the tribe of Judah, the root of David, triumphed!
10. Revelation 4:1-5:14Response to the Lamb 5:8-144 Living creatures and 24 elders fell down Had a harp and golden bowls full of incenseSangJoined by lots of angels!
11. Revelation 4:1-5:14and the elders fell down and worshiped.Christ finally fulfills his proper place!John 5:22-30
12. Christs Proper PlaceMoreover, 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. Christs Proper PlaceI 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. Christs Proper PlaceDo 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. Christs Proper PlaceFollowing 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 Gods purity and mercy together with his justice and judgment. Refer back to breastplate of High PriestA rainbow, resembling anemerald- symbolize Gods 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) Lords 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