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Revelation and Worship

Revelation and Worship. Rev 1: 10,12-18 Voice “like a trumpet” A loud and clear message Blazing eyes See everything clearly. Nothing escapes his notice. Double-edged sword in his mouth Authority and power of his words (John 12:48) Q: How does this picture of Jesus make you feel?.

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Revelation and Worship

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  1. Revelation and Worship Rev 1: 10,12-18 Voice “like a trumpet” A loud and clear message Blazing eyes See everything clearly. Nothing escapes his notice. Double-edged sword in his mouth Authority and power of his words (John 12:48) Q: How does this picture of Jesus make you feel?

  2. Revelation Chapter 4 Enter the Throne Room

  3. Revelation Chapter 4 Now the visions begin. Be prepared to use your imagination. Rev 4:1 John sees a door open in heaven. How does the vision begin? God is on his throne!!!!!!

  4. The Throne Room Jasper white Holiness Carnelian red Justice Rainbow God’s promise/covenant

  5. Throne 41/181 times in Revelations Greek: θρόνος – to set, judge, have authority, the bench

  6. Throne References • Rev 3:21 To him who overcomes, will sit with me on throne • Rev 4:2 Throne in heaven • Rev 4: 5 From throne flashes of thunder and lightning • Rev 4:10 Set their crowns before throne • Rev 5:11 Millions of angels surround throne in praise • Rev 7:9-12 Multitude standing before throne • Rev 8:3 Incense, prayer of saints, on golden altar before the throne • Rev 13:2 Satan has a throne as well • Rev 16:10 Satan’s throne will be judged

  7. The Throne Room (cont.) Rev 4:4 24 elders: 12 tribes and 12 apostles The 24 elders is, in essence us—God’s people. Symbolism in Rev 4 & 5 is of the tabernacle. Rev 4:5 thunder, etc. Like Exodus 19:6 Rev 4:6 Sea of crystal = separation of holy from profane. Rev 4:6b-4 Four living creatures = cherubim = protecting the holiness of God.

  8. The Throne Room (cont.) The four creatures: Eyes = vigilance Garden of Eden Curtain in the Tabernacle. Isaiah 6:2 Ezek 1:5-14 Ezekiel 10 Lion Ox Man Eagle Rev 4:8-11 Q: What impression of God does this give you?

  9. Why Cherubim significant? Ez 10:12-18 V13. Wheels? Take God everywhere to reign/judge over His creation. 1 Chronicles 28:18 Ez 10:19-21 Rev 11:15-19 Who sat between the cherubim? Rev 14:6-7 Emperor worship versus God worship The religious arm of Rome set up images and demanded emperor worship. The specific agency of Rome was called the Commune or Concillia. Roman citizen had to burn a pinch of incense and say “Ceasar is Lord.” (Ferguson, p.115)

  10. Revelation Ch. 5 The Lion and the Lamb A scroll with seven seals which no one was worthy to open. Sealed = something to be revealed 7 seals = completely sealed.

  11. Enter: Jesus Christ Jesus is a lion Q: What image comes to mind? Jesus is the Root of Jesse Messiah Jesus is triumphant Jesus is a lamb Q: What image comes to mind? 7 horns = perfect in power 7 eyes = perfect in knowledge

  12. Worship the Lamb who was slain The most amazing worship service ever! Harps = singing to the Lamb Incense = prayers of the saints Rev 5:9-14 A New Song (compare to the Song of Moses Exodus 15) Theme of the song: Worthy is the Lamb He has made a kingdom of priests Exodus 19:6 has been fulfilled! v. 11,13 hundreds of millions of angels and all creation worship the lamb.

  13. Revelation 7:10-17 Worshipping God in his Temple. v. 15 He spreads his tent (tabernacle) over us.

  14. Rev 11:15-19 What was inside the Ark?

  15. Altar of Incense • Ex 25:20-21 God sat above throne • Lev 16:13 • Heb 12:2 • Luke 1:32 • Acts 2:30 • Rev 15:8 Why always smoke in the temple? • Hebrews 7:12-19 • Heb 8:1-2

  16. Worship in the Tabernacle Hebrews 4:14-16 Let us approach throne of grace Ephesians 3:12 Approach God with Freedom and confidence Exodus 40:20 Atonement cover over the testimony Hebrews 9:1-5, Heb 10:19-22

  17. UNVEILING “Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body …let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith.” (Hebrews 10:19-22)

  18. GOD ALMIGHTY REIGNS and Vindicates His PeopleRevelation 19:1-10

  19. Revelation 19 Hallelujia!!! Why? v. 6 Because God almighty reigns v. 7 Because the wedding has begun. We are married to Christ! Rev 19:11-17 Our final view of Jesus Christ: Power!!!!

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