Seeing God on the Throne

1. Seeing God on the Throne a Series of Studies on Reverence Lesson ONE: The throne of god

2. REVERENCE • A feeling or attitude of deep respect, love, awe; veneration • A manifestation of deep respect, love, specifically, a bow or curtsy • The Bible: A feeling of fear, awe, and shame; to fall on the face …Ezk 1:28; Rev 1:17 • Summary: A sense of fear and awe that is expressed through action

3. recognition • Rule…Isa 6:1-5; Hab 2:20; Da 4:32 • Power…Rev 4:3, 11; Eze 1:28 • Character…Isa 6:3; Rev 4:8; 5:8-14 • Servants…Isa 6:2-3; Rev 4:8 • Summary: Seeing God on the throne as • ruler of heaven and earth, • having power over creation, loving • mercy and holiness of character, and • servant’s who proclaim • His praises, helps us recognize that • God is worthy of our reverence • …Rev 14:7

4. reflection • Eyes have seen…Isa 6:5; Eze 1:28 • Undone…Isa 6:5; Rev 1:17 • Unclean lips…Isa 6:5; 6:3 • Summary: Upon reflecting on the • throne scene, we realize that we • cannot serve God through worship and • obedience until we gain forgiveness • for our sins

5. response • Acknowledges sin…Isa 6:5; Acts 2:38 • Gains forgiveness…Isa 6:7; Acts 2:38 • Volunteers to serve…Isa 6:8; Ro 6:13 • Summary: After learning of our sins • we must acknowledge them, gain • forgiveness, and then immediately • Volunteer to serve God

6. conclusion • Seeing God on the throne helps us • recognize that God is worthy of our • reverence • 2. When we reflect on the throne • scene we realize that before we can • serve God through worship and • obedience until we gain forgiveness • for our sins • 3. We respond to seeing God on the • throne by acknowledging our sins, • seeking forgiveness, and then • volunteering to serve our King