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BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 9, Day 5: Revelation 4:9-11

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Summary of Revelation 4:9-11

The living creatures and the 24 elders worship God forever, saying He is worthy of their praise, glory, power, and honor as the Creator of all things.

BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 9, Day 5: Revelation 4:9-11

12) The twenty-four elders fall down before him who sits on the throne and worship him who lives for ever and ever. They lay their crowns before the throne and say:

“You are worthy, our Lord and God,
    to receive glory and honor and power,
for you created all things,
    and by your will they were created
    and have their being.”

They do this because God is creator of all things.

13a) Worship of God

b) It shows me that all of life should be about praising God.

14) God, you are worthy of all praise as the Creator of the universe. Nothing happens without your knowledge. You are in charge of all things. Everything is yours. Thank you, Lord. Our thanks are not enough, but you cherish them. Let your light and your hope continue to shine down upon us. Let your will be done always and forever.

Conclusions BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 9, Day 5: Revelation 4:9-11

I love the details here and how we’re taking the time to imbibe this within our souls!

End Notes BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 9, Day 5: Revelation 4:9-11

The 24 elders follow the example of the cherubim.

The casting of crowns is another way to show God He is worthy.

As Creator, God has all rights to our worship.

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BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 9, Day 4: Revelation 4:6b-8

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Summary of Revelation 4:6b-8

There was a sea of glass in front of the throne. Four living creatures were surrounding the throne. They were covered in eyes. The first living creature was like a lion, the second was like an ox, the third had a face like a man, the fourth was like a flying eagle. Each of the four living creatures had six wings and was covered with eyes all around, even under its wings. Day and night they never stop saying: “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come.”

BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 9, Day 4: Revelation 4:6b-8

9) Four living creatures were surrounding the throne. They were covered in eyes. The first living creature was like a lion, the second was like an ox, the third had a face like a man, the fourth was like a flying eagle. Each of the four living creatures had six wings and was covered with eyes all around, even under its wings. Day and night they never stop saying: “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come.”

10) Holy, Holy, Holy: this means that God is holy, pure, perfect.

Lord God Almighty: God is Lord over all things.

Who was, and is, and is to come: God has always existed and will always exist. He is the Alpha and the Omega. He is eternal.

11a) Praising God means to worship Him. It expresses your gratitude for Him. You acknowledge his greatness and worth. You can praise God in worship, singing, dancing, prayer, studying His Word, and more.

b) I still have a job. I still have a home. I have my health and my family. I lead a good life. Everything is from Him. Be grateful for everything, and do everything in God’s name.

BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 9, Day 4: Revelation 4:6b-8

What a beautiful picture of heaven! Just signing constantly to God!

BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 9, Day 4: Revelation 4:6b-8

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From Ezekiel 1:4-14 and 10:20-22, the creatures are cherubim. Satan used to be one of these till he was thrown out of heaven for his sins. You’ll find cherubim in the tabernacle (Exodus 25:17-22 and 26:1-31).

The eyes mean they see things and have a high intelligence and understanding.

Each has a different face. Of course, there is much debate about what these four faces represent, from each book of the 4 Gospels to virtues, angels, apostles, and more.

They do represent all of creation: animals (wild and domestic), birds, and mankind.

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BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 9, Day 3: Revelation 4:4-6a

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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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BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 9, Day 2: Revelation 4:1-3

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Summary of Revelation 4:1-3

John enters God’s throne room. God had the appearance of jasper and ruby. A rainbow encircled the throne.

BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 9, Day 2: Revelation 4:1-3

3) John was invited to, “Come up here.”

4a) John entered through a door standing open in heaven. God saw God sitting on a throne. God had the appearance of jasper and ruby. A rainbow encircled the throne.

b) God because God would be the only one sitting on a throne in heaven (God and Jesus).

c) Jasper, ruby, emerald, rainbow

5) Amazement. Awe. Wonder.

BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 9, Day 2: Revelation 4:1-3

I want to be invited into God’s throne room! What a sight!

BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 9, Day 2: Revelation 4:1-3

“After this” marks another section in the book of Revelation. Now, we’ll be in heaven looking down on earth.

Fun Fact: “After this” is used 5 times in the Book of Revelation.

Many Bible scholars put Revelation 4-19 together as a section that focuses on God’s judgment on the world from heaven. Here, we’ll see the 7 scrolls, 7 trumpets, 7 signs, and 7 bowls.

Jesus is the voice, inviting John in.

Note, “church” never appears in this section in Revelation. Jesus addresses the churches in the first three chapters; now he focuses on individuals.

John was “in the Spirit” in Revelation 1:10. He’s in the Spirit here, too.

Jasper is white and ruby is red. John is describing the colors of light emanating from the throne.

The rainbow was God’s promise to Noah to never flood the world again. (Genesis 9:11-17)

This shows that although God can do whatever He wants, He won’t break his promises.

Fun Fact: God’s throne appears 16 times in Revelation 4 & 5.

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