Summary of Revelation 4:4-6a
There were 24 other thrones surrounding God’s throne in heaven that John saw. 24 elders sat upon them. They were dressed in white with gold crowns on their heads. Lightning, rumblings, and thunder came from the throne. 7 lamps were lit (the spirits of God). A sea was in front of the throne. 4 living creatures were around the throne and they were covered in eyes.
BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 9, Day 3: Revelation 4:4-6a
6) 24 elders surrounded the throne. White symbolizes purity, so they were pure to be with God. They are either humans or angels.
7) God is all-powerful. He commands nature. He is the God of light. He commands all things, including the creatures.
8 ) Exodus 24:9-11: Pavement lay under God’s feet.
Isaiah 6:1-7: God was seated on a throne. His robe filled the temple. Seraphim were around him, singing to him and praising him.
Ezekiel 1: He saw a cloud with lightning and light. He saw 4 living creatures. He has a throne of lapis lazuli. Radiance was around God like a rainbow.
BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 9, Day 3: Revelation 4:4-6a
I personally can’t wait to see God. These visions are SO amazing!
BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 9, Day 3: Revelation 4:4-6a
Bible scholars debate whether the 24 elders are human (Revelation 6:11, 7:9, 13-14) or angels (Mark 16:5; John 20:12; Acts 1:10. They say they represent the 12 tribes of Israel along with the 12 apostles.
Believers were crowns (1 Corinthians 9:25; 2 Timothy 4:8; 1 Peter 5:4).
Both saints and angels are depicted in white robes, which represents purity.
The 7 Spirits of God is the Holy Spirit seen Revelation 1:4 and Isaiah 11:2). Here, we see the Holy Spirit as the 7 lamps. The Holy Spirit can also be a dove (Matthew 3:16) and a flame of fire (Acts 2:3).
There is some sort of body of water before God.
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