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The Throne Room
Prayer
Devotion
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Opening Questions
What was the invitation?
What does in the Spirit mean?
Where Did John see the open Door?
If His spirit was in heaven where was his body?
Discuss
The Bible Knowledge Commentary (4:1)
John saw a door … open in heaven and heard a voice inviting him, Come up here, and I will show you what must take place after this.
The words “what must take place after this” are similar to those in 1:19, “what will take place later.”
The Greek word dei is used, which means that the events must occur.
This points not only to the future but also to the sovereign purpose of God.
Application:
this begins a new vision, the second great vision given to John the Apostle.
The Lord’s personal message to the individual churches is now over.
He has told them who He is, pointed out their failures, and warned and counseled them to correct their failures.
He has also given them the great promises of heaven if they will only overcome.
Now it is time for the churches to see the future events that are coming upon the earth.
It is time for the churches to know that Jesus Christ is coming back to earth.
He is going to end the world and establish the kingdom of God forever and ever in a new heavens and earth.
Sometimes the way to survive to hard places in life is to focus beyond the event to the future results!
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Questions:
What did John see in heaven?
What color is jasper and sardius stone?
Who was sitting on the throne?
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This jasper (cf.
21:18) is a clear stone in contrast to the opaque jasper stones known today; it may have resembled a diamond.
The carnelian, also known as ruby (the NIV trans.
it “ruby” in the OT), and sardius, were a ruby-red color.
This is God the Father, since the Son approaches the throne in Revelation 5:6, and the Spirit is pictured before the throne in Revelation 4:5.
There is no possible way for human words to describe what God is like in His essence.
John can only use comparisons.
Jasper is a clear gem (see Rev. 21:11) and the sardine is red.
The Lord is robed in light, according to Psalm 104:2 and 1 Timothy 6:16.
Both the jasper and the sardius (sardine) were found in the breastplate of the high priest (Ex.
28:17–21).
This rainbow was a complete circle, not merely an arc, for in heaven all things are completed.
The rainbow reminds us of God’s covenant with Noah (Gen.
9:11–17), symbolic of His promise that He would never again destroy the earth with a flood.
God’s covenant, as we shall see, was not only with Noah, but with all of His creation.
Judgment is about to fall, but the rainbow reminds us that God is merciful, even when He judges (Hab.
3:2).
Usually, a rainbow appears after the storm; but here, we see it before the storm.
Application:
In this vision two great things are seen: first, the throne of God is seen.
Second, God Himself is seen holding a book which contains the destiny of the world in the end times.
What does that mean to us?
The key word in this chapter is throne; it is used fourteen times.
In fact, this is a key word in the entire book, appearing forty-six times.
No matter what may happen on earth, God is on His throne and is in complete control.
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Question?
What was around the throne?
It is unlikely that they are angels, because angels are not numbered (Heb.
12:22), crowned, or enthroned.
These elders probably symbolize the people of God in heaven, enthroned and rewarded.
Since there were twelve tribes of Israel and twelve Apostles, perhaps the number twenty-four symbolizes the completion of God’s people.
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Application:
They are clothed in white.
This means that they are clothed in the purity and holiness of God and of Christ.
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These are indications of a coming storm and reminders of God’s awesome power (see Ex. 9:23, 28; 19:16).
These “storm signals” will be repeated during the time of judgment, always proceeding from the throne and temple of God (Rev.
8:5; 11:19; 16:18).
God has indeed prepared His throne for judgment (Ps.
9:7; note also 77:18).
Our world does not like to think of God as a God of judgment.
They prefer to look at the rainbow around the throne and ignore the lightning and thunder out of the throne.
He certainly is a God of grace, but His grace reigns through righteousness (Rom.
5:21).
This was made clear at the cross where God manifested both His love for sinners and His wrath against sin.
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What is ment by the Seven lamps
What does the storm signals Lightning and thunder mean?
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who are these living creatures?
What are they doing?
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A pure crystal sea symbolizes God’s holiness, and the mingled fire speaks of His holy judgment.
The crystal “firmament” in Ezekiel’s vision also comes to mind (Ezek.
1:22); it was the foundation for God’s throne.
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Application
The seven lamps connote completeness and symbolize the Holy Spirit of God (Rev.
1:4; note also Ezek.
1:13).
John also seems to suggest in Revelation that the “heavenly sanctuary” follows the pattern of the earthly tabernacle and temple (see Heb. 9:23).
Whenever the living creatures glorified God, the elders would fall before the throne and praise Him.
The Book of Revelation is filled with hymns of praise (Rev.
4:8, 11; 5:9–13; 7:12–17; 11:15–18; 12:10–12; 15:3–4; 16:5–7; 18:2–8; 19:2–6).
The emphasis on praise is significant when you remember that John wrote this book to encourage people who were going through suffering and persecution!
The theme of this hymn is God the Creator, while in Revelation 5 the elders praise God the Redeemer.
The praise in Revelation 4 is given to the Father on the throne, while in Revelation 5 it is directed to the Son (the Lamb) before the throne.
The closing hymn (Rev.
5:13) is expressed to both, another proof of the deity of Jesus Christ.
If the twenty-four elders typify the people of God in heaven, then we must ask, “Why should God’s people praise God the Creator?”
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