As we enter into the description of the vision itself, here is a little outline that might help you. Chapter 4 Have faith in the power and dominion of God. Chapter 5 Keep your faith in the power and dominion of Jesus Christ. Chapters 6-18 Learn the wrath of God upon those who persecute His church.... [ Continue Reading ]
_ 2 Immediately I was in the Spirit; and behold, a throne set in heaven, and One sat on the throne._ A. IN THE SPIRIT - John was in a spiritual frame of mind. He was open and ready to see and hear and record what God is willing to show him. See also chapter 1:10. B. THRONE IS SET - God is on the t... [ Continue Reading ]
_ 3 And He who sat there was like a jasper and a sardius stone in appearance; and there was a rainbow around the throne, in appearance like an emerald._ A. Some have tried to figure out what each stone represents. I believe the message here is this - When you are in the presence of God - you are da... [ Continue Reading ]
_ 4 Around the throne were twenty-four thrones, and on the thrones I saw twenty-four elders sitting, clothed in white robes; and they had crowns of gold on their heads._ A. 24 ELDERS - Most commentaries teach that this number represents the 12 tribes of Israel (Jewish Age) and the 12 apostles (Chur... [ Continue Reading ]
_ 5 And from the throne proceeded lightnings, thunderings, and voices. Seven lamps of fire were burning before the throne, which are the seven Spirits of God._ A. THUNDER AND LIGHTNING - John returns to focus on God, His power and might. B. SEVEN SPIRITS OF GOD - Are connected to the seven lamps.... [ Continue Reading ]
_ 6 Before the throne there was a sea of glass, like crystal. And in the midst of the throne, and around the throne, were four living creatures full of eyes in front and in back._ A. SEA OF GLASS - Have you been near a lake at sunset. All is very calm. The water is smooth, like glass. The picture h... [ Continue Reading ]
_ 7 The first living creature was like a lion, the second living creature like a calf, the third living creature had a face like a man, and the fourth living creature was like a flying eagle._ A. THE FOUR CREATURES ARE DESCRIBED - The first like a lion (wild animal); the second like a calf (tame an... [ Continue Reading ]
_ 8 The four living creatures, each having six wings, were full of eyes around and within. And they do not rest day or night, saying: “Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, Who was and is and is to come!”_ A. SIX WINGS - The graphic picture here may show us the speed and swiftness of their ability t... [ Continue Reading ]
_ 9 Whenever the living creatures give glory and honor and thanks to Him who sits on the throne, who lives forever and ever,_ A. GIVE GLORY AND HONOR AND THANKS - Here is a picture of worship. All we do in worship must seek to give glory, honor and thanks to God. B. SITS ON THE THRONE - The 24 eld... [ Continue Reading ]
_ 10 the twenty-four elders fall down before Him who sits on the throne and worship Him who lives forever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying:_ A. ALL WORSHIP GOD - The 24 elders, cast their crowns at the throne. They have no power except what is granted them by God. God has a... [ Continue Reading ]
_ 11 “You are worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honor and power; For You created all things, And by Your will they exist and were created.”_ A. WORTHY ART THOU - These words were on the entrance to the Roman palace. Here they are used to worship and praise God. B. MANY WORSHIPPED THE EMPEROR BE... [ Continue Reading ]