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Revelation Class Four
A Study of Chapter 5 1-4 Continues the vison of the throne in __________ given in Chapter 4. Scroll – Greek word – Biblion Written of both sides, seven ___________ Three notes of emphasis:
No man – Greek work – __________ ‘not ONE’ no not one, no not one 5-7 Lion of the Tribe of ____________ – Gen 49:9-10, Is 11:1,10 He has prevailed – enikesen = to _________
Eyes – Zech 3:9, 4:10 “Lamb” occurs in the book of Rev _______ times! Verse 7 – Takes the book out of the __________ hand of Him…Matt 28:18-20 Dan 7:13-14 – Judgment and power over the earth given to Christ 5:8-10 The Lamb is being _______________ by the four creatures and the elders Harps, golden vials…they sung a new song. Ps 144:9 Here in heaven, the ___________ of the saints are emphasized! Ps 141:2 Catholicism views the elders as mediators or prayer, but no such doctrine should be concluded here. 1 Tim 2:5 11-14 Three outbursts of Praise: 1. The creatures and elders for having been redeemed (8-9) through the _______ and given them authority to ‘reign on the earth’. Matt 25:23 2. Myriads of angels praise the Lamb for His ________ and wisdom. (11-12) 3. Every area of _____________ worships the Father and the Lamb.
What does the Throne of God look like? The apostle John was given a vision of Heaven which he shared in Revelation 4. Take a closer look at this marvelous scene!
Revelation Class Three
A Study of Chapter 4 The first thing John sees when he ‘goes up’ is the ____________ of God. John’s primary readers were _______ and some _________. Understanding the ___________ of this book is very important, but you can’t be dogmatic about it! The ONE who sat on it is described with two ____________. He is not interceding here He is _____________ . Jasper – In Rev 21:11 – clear as a diamond On the breastplate of the priest it represented ________ which means: “Behold a _______”. Ruby – was ‘red’ and on the breastplate represented __________ with means: “Son of my ___________ hand”. The rainbow was like and emerald and appeared ___________. The 24 Elders - 1 Chron 24:12-19 – the priesthood (Rev 1:6) The 24 elders are ____________ From every _______________ (Rev 5:9) Christ told the Apostles they would ________________the world and angels (1 Cor 6:2,3). They had crowns on their heads – they were victor’s reefs given as rewards at games. Word: ______________ or _______________ The church is the only group that has been rewarded up ‘til now! At the ______________ Seat of Christ (1 Cor 3:13-15 and 2 Cor 5:10) Rev 4:3 Seven Spirits – Is 11:2-3 4:4 there is thunder and lightning (Ex 19:16) 6 – 11 Four living creatures: Likely Seraphim – Is 6:2-3 Lion Royalty Mark Ox Service John Man Humanity Matt Eagle Divinity Luke Holy Holy Holy – ‘triple salutation’ deals with the Trinity Crowns mentioned in NT: 2 Tim 4:8 - the crown of _______________ 1 Cor 9:25 - the crown of __________________ James 1:12 - the crown of _______________ 1 Pet 5:4 – the crown of _______________
When God opens a door, no one can close it. Learn to recognize when God is making an opportunity available or closing a door. Be ready to pass through the open doors and know that whatever happens, the outcome belong to God.
Revelation - The Seven Churches The seven churches are seven _____ churches in Asia Minor (present day Turkey) They can also be indicative of seven key churches _______ . In them, we also see seven _______ of churches. Many of these churches for various reasons, whether ________, military or pure hedonism were major cultural ______ throughout the ________ Empire. The Letters: Written to the ‘angel’ = angelos – meaning messenger or ______ Begins – “I know your _______” Contains praise, rebuke or a _________ of the two A Reminder of His ________ The Churches: 1) Ephesus – The __________ church that left its first _________ (Rev. 2:1-7). Ephesus was the influential capital city of Asia Minor on the Aegean Sea. It was known for its huge metropolis of ancient streets, arches and ruins. Paul warned it that ________ would come in! (Acts 20:28-38) They did great works, but lacked intimacy with God. Nicolaitans = clergy over laity 1 Pet 5:3 2) Smyrna – The _________ church that suffered both poverty and martyrdom (Rev. 2:8-11). Located north of Ephesus in a powerful trading position on the Aegean Sea. It was known for its harbors, commerce and marketplaces. Name from same word as the spice Myrrh 2 Timothy 3:12 – the Godly will __________ persecution … I know your poverty, but you are rich. The poor church is called ____ ___, and the rich church (Rev 3:17) is called ________. Job 40:5 Ps 62:11 3) Pergamos – The ________ (______________) Church that mixed it _____________ and needed to repent (Rev. 2:12-17). Located on the plains and foothills of Caicus River in Western Turkey. Became a major city and Greek and Roman hub for temple worship. Name means: ‘elevation or exalted’ (Rev2:17) Hidden Manna. They were simply ______________ bad teaching. 2 John 9,10 4) Thyatira – The Corrupt Church that followed a ___________ prophetess. (Rev. 2:18-29). Textile and dye city (1 Kings 16:29-33) Papacy? 5) Sardis – The ______ Church that fell ____________ (Rev. 3:1-6) Sardis was on the banks of the Pactolus River in western Asia Minor, 60 miles inland from Ephesus and Smyrna. Known for temples and bathhouses. 6) Philadelphia – The ___________ Church of brotherly love that _________ patiently (Rev. 3:7-13) Known also for temples and worship centers. (Rev 3:10) Will be kept ‘from out of’ “ek” – the tribulation Little strength- Open door- Hour of Temptation- 7) Laodicea – The ___________ Church that is neither hot or cold (Rev. 3:14-22). Poor Blind Naked I stand at the door and knock ( Christians )
Let Revelation 1:12-16 give you a better picture of who Jesus is and see Him as the King in all His glory
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