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5. Revelation Seminars. Open Door to Heaven’s Throne. Messages from Patmos for Today!. 5. Revelation Seminars. objectives. Show there is an open door to God’s throne See how creation & redemption are the great reasons why we praise & worship God
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5 Revelation Seminars Open Door to Heaven’s Throne Messages from Patmos for Today!
5 Revelation Seminars objectives • Show there is an open door to God’s throne • See how creation & redemption are the great • reasons why we praise & worship God • 3. Explore why the seven-sealed scroll had to be opened by Jesus Christ (the Lion & Lamb) – for us! Open Door to Heaven’s Throne
Revelation Seminars 5 The OPEN DOOR – our access to God Q1Who was invited to "come up" to see further revelations of Jesus? Revelation 4:1 AJohn Q2What immediately happened to John? Revelation 4:2 AJohn wrote, “At once I was in the Spirit” Q A
Revelation Seminars 5 The OPEN DOOR – our access to God (continued) Two main themes of these chapters … Q3What did John see in heaven? Revelation 4:1 A An OPEN DOOR Q4What was John shown inside the open door? Revelation 4:2 AThe THRONE (of God)
Revelation Seminars 5 The THRONE – God on the throne Q5How did the One on the throne appear to John? Revelation 4:3 A clothed in colour & glory (red & green) Q6What did John see surrounding the throne? Revelation 4:4 A24 thrones & elders
Revelation Seminars 5 The THRONE – God on the throne (continued) Q7What are we told about the 24 elders? A Revelation 4:4 1. Seated on thrones (ruling) 2. Clothed in white (the righteousness of Jesus) 3. Wearing crowns (victory) Revelation 5:8 4. Ministering for saints (believers)
Revelation Seminars 5 The THRONE – God on the throne (continued) Q8What came from the throne?Revelation 4:5 ALightning & thunder Q9What did John see before the throne? Who were represented by what he saw? Revelation 4:5,6 A What? Who? Q10What did John see "in the centre, around the throne"? Revelation 4:6 AFour living creatures Seven lamps - ablaze The sevenfold Spirit of God
Revelation Seminars 5 The THRONE – God on the throne (continued) Q11 What other details were given concerning these "four living creatures"? A Revelation 4:6 Revelation 4:4 Revelation 4:8 Each was covered with eyes They were like a lion, an ox, a man & an eagle They hadsix wings!
Revelation Seminars 5 WORSHIP to the One on the throne Q12 What do the living creatures never stop saying? Revelation 4:8. (Compare Isaiah 6:1-4.) A Holy, Holy, Holy to the Lord God Almighty Q13 Why do the elders praise the Lord God? Revelation 4:9-11 A He is the Creator of all things!
Revelation Seminars 5 The LAMB ‘in the centre of the throne’ Q14 What did John see "in the right hand of him who sat on the throne"? Revelation 5:1 A a seven-sealed scroll
Revelation Seminars 5 The LAMB ‘in the centre of the throne’ Q14 What did John see "in the right hand of him who sat on the throne"? Revelation 5:1 A a seven-sealed scroll Q15 What important question was raised by a mighty angel? Revelation 5:2 A Who is worthy to break the seals & open the scroll?
Revelation Seminars 5 The LAMB ‘in the centre of the throne’ The One who is worthy … Q16 After the distressing interval of verses 2-4 what good news was John given by one of the elders? Revelation 5:5 A The LION of the tribe of Judah has triumphed Q17 When John looked expecting to see "the Lion of the tribe of Judah" what did he actually see? Revelation 5:6 A A LAMB – looking like it had been slain
Revelation Seminars 5 The LAMB ‘in the centre of the throne’ The One who is worthy … Jesus is Lion & Lamb
Revelation Seminars 5 The LAMB ‘in the centre of the throne’ • The One who is worthy … • Q18Revelation 5:7 is the climax of this scene involving the Father, the Holy Spirit and Jesus at the THRONE. What did Jesus do? Revelation 5:7 • A He came & took the scroll from the Father • Q19What was heaven's immediate response to Jesus Christ taking the scroll? Revelation 5:8-14 • AWorship & Praise! • In Revelation 4 the Lord is worshipped as Creator • In Revelation 5 the Lord is worshipped as Saviour
Revelation Seminars 5 quiz • Q true or false • It was John who was called up to see the throne. • John was shown events that followed the death, resurrection and ascension of Christ, and these scenes of worship are still taking place. • The “7 lamps” before the throne are the 7 churches. • The “open door” shows that we can approach God. • Q yes/no/not sure • 5. Do you choose to enter the throne room of heaven each day to praise God and to pray?
Revelation Seminars 5 QWe have the privilege of approaching our God in prayer and worship. What does it mean to you to know that you can enter God’s throne room each day? When and how will you worship God and pray each day? A NewChurchLife Resource – peter@newchurchlife.com My Response...
5 Revelation Seminars Open Door to Heaven’s Throne Messages from Patmos for Today!