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Heavenly Sanctuary Scenes: Revelation's Door of Worship

Delve into the symbolic imagery of heaven's sanctuary revealing praise to God, the Lamb, and the opening of divine seals. Explore the themes of worship, worthiness, and the mighty acts of God as depicted in Revelation 4 and 5.

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Heavenly Sanctuary Scenes: Revelation's Door of Worship

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  1. Revelation 4 and 5

  2. Open Door – Where? • What doors are there in Heaven? • Heb. 8:2 – The temple in Heaven that God made and not man

  3. Sanctuary Scenes • Rev 1-3; Jesus among the 7 lampstands • Rev. 4-8; Jesus opens 7 seals by the throne • Rev. 8-9; Jesus stands at the golden altar and sends 7 trumpets

  4. Sanctuary Scenes • Rev. 11-14; Ark of the covenant revealed, containing 10 commandments – judgment is pronounced on those that break the commandments

  5. Sanctuary Scenes • Rev. 15-21; sanctuary opens up, lets out angels to give 7 last plagues – probation is closed • Rev. 21-22; no temple in Heaven

  6. 7 Seals • Rev. 4:1 – “what must soon take place” • This is the introduction of 7 seals – continuation of Rev. 2,3 • Before the seals, there is a beautiful scene from the throne room of God – with all the Heavenly Beings praising God

  7. Where is the Throne Room? • There are 7 “torches of fire” before the throne • The Most Holy Place isn’t opened until Rev. 11 • This is the Holy Place

  8. Description of Him on the Throne • Rev. 4:3-6 • 24 Elders in white garments • People that were resurrected with Christ – or angels that help people in their spiritual lives (5:8)

  9. Four Living Creatures • Were like: lion, ox, man, eagle • Isaiah 6 – six wings (like John) • Ezekiel 1,10 – four heads, four wings • Symbolic – lion: strength; ox: service; man: intelligent; eagle: swiftness • Probably angels (seraphim, cherubim) • Satan was once one of these • Praise God all the time, “Holy, holy, holy”

  10. Revelation 4 The banners of the 4 divisions of tribes of Israel • Ox – Ephraim, west • Eagle – Dan, north • Man – Reuben, south • Lion – Judah, east

  11. Rainbow around the Throne • Rev. 4:3 – God has a rainbow around Him that reminds us that God is as true to His covenant with us as He was with Noah

  12. God…Who is to Come! • 4:8 – God…who was and is and is to come = ho erchomenos • If the writer wanted to say that God is eternal and will be, he would have written = ho esomenes

  13. God…Who is to Come! • Rev. 6:16, “Hide us from the face of Him who is seated on the throne AND from the wrath of the Lamb”. • Ps. 50:3-6 • Rev. 8:1 – silence in Heaven during the Second Coming

  14. Worshipping God! • Worship is to celebrate God and his mighty acts • Ex. 20:8-11 Sabbath commandment • God of creation • Focus of chapter 4 • Deut. 5:12-15 • God who saved you, redeemed you • Focus of chapter 5

  15. Why Worship? • How do we think about the Almighty God? • Why do you worship Him, how do you worship Him? • What mighty acts has He performed? • In your life is He worthy of your praise?

  16. On the Throne • God – Creator of all – 4:11 • Has in His hand a scroll with seven seals – and no one is worthy to open it • John is deeply saddened

  17. Rev. 5 • Rev. 5:1 Scroll with 7 seals • Written on both sides, possibly • Eze. 2:9, 10 • Could read “and sealed on the back” • At the right hand of God • At the right side • 7 seals • Roman legal document, 7 seals of the 7 who witnessed the document • Number 7 in Bible = fullness, completeness, perfection

  18. Revelation 5 • Vs. 2 Who is worthy to take the scroll and break the seals? • Chapter 4 God is worthy -- He is Creator • Glory, honor, power, praise, rulership • Special position and task • Vs 3-4 No one was able to open the scroll • Is the scroll beyond God’s power?

  19. The Lion and… • 5:5 – Weep not! The Lion of the tribe of Judah has conquered • Root of David • Descendent of David • Isa. 11:1 the branch of the root of David • Jer. and Zech. “branch” for Messiah who is king and priest • Messiah, par excellence

  20. …The Lamb • 5:6 – in the midst of the heavenly throng there was one like a Lamb • Seven horns – holy authority • Seven eyes – holy knowledge • Seven spirits – Holy Spirit

  21. Praise to the Lamb • Heavenly throng praises the Lamb • 5:8 - “Prayers of the Saints” – 7 seals that will be opened concern the history of God’s people

  22. The Lamb is Worthy! • Why? 1. Was slain 2. Ransomed men for God from every nation 3. Made a kingdom of priests for God

  23. Myriads of Angels • Rev. 5:11 - God is in control! • During 7 Seals it appears like God is powerless and can’t control His own church • Matt. 26:53 – During His crucifixion Jesus knew He could have called millions of angels to rescue Him

  24. The Entire Universe Praises God and the Lamb • 5:13,14 - Even though it appears as if things are chaotic on Earth – the whole universe acknowledges the goodness, holiness and authority of God

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