Revelation 4 Flashcards

1
Q

What is the title of this chapter ?

A

The throne of God and its structure in the Spiritual Realm.

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2
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What are the sections of this chapter ?

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I/ The appearance of God’s throne in the Spiritual Realm (v1-3)
II/ The 24 Elders & Spirits of the 7 lamps (v4-5)
III/ The sea of glass, the 4 Living Creatures, and the many eyes (v6-11)

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3
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In v1, it says “After this”. After what event does Rv 4 take place ?

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After sending the letters on behalf to the 7 messengers.

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4
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What is the Heaven that John heard the voice from ?

What is this voice like a trumpet ?

A

the HCNJ (Rv 21). The voice of Jesus (Rv 1:10).

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5
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Who are the only people in the Bible that actually went up to Heaven in the Spi realm ?

A

Jesus (Jn 3:13) and the New John.

the apostles and prophets only saw in vision

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6
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What is it that “must take place after” ?

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The events of Rv 4 to 22.

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7
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Who is the one seated on the Throne ? (v2)

What do the jasper and carnelian (ruby) represent ? (v3)

A

God.

That God is the creator of the Heaven and Earth.

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8
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What does the rainbow represent (give ref.) ?

What does it mean that it is like an emerald ?

A

God’s covenant (Gn 9:13)

God’s covenant is eternal (green -> evergreen).

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9
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Who are the 24 elders ? What is their duty ?

What do their white clothes and crowns represent ?

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They are 24 Spirits that lead administration in God’s Kingdom.
White clothes: they are righteous.
Crown: represents their glory.

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10
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What does the lightning represent ? Give 4 other references where we see it in Rv.

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The rapid movement of Spirits.

Rv 4:5, Rv 8:5, Rv 11:19, Rv 16:18.

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11
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What do the rumblings and peals of thunder represent ?

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The sound of inspecting in Heaven.

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Who are the Spirits of the 7 lamps ? What is their duty ?

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7 messengers who educate on behalf and speak God’s Word all throughout the world. They illuminate the Tabernacle of our hearts with the Word (Ps 119:105).

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13
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After the betrayal of the 7 stars, who do the Spirits of the 7 lamps work with. Give 3 reference verses.

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With Jesus.

Rv 3:1, Rv 5:6, Zech 3:9.

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14
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What is the Sea of Glass ? Give up to 3 definitions.

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The Word of God that cleanses the inner person.
Words of the open scroll before God’s throne.
The open Word.

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15
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Where else in the Bible can we see the earthly shadow of the sea of glass ?

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Ex 30:17-20 the water basin in the Tabernacle of Moses

2 Chr 4:6 the sea in the Temple of Solomon

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16
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What does it mean that the water is “as clear as crystal” ?

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God’s Word is flawless and perfect.

17
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Who are the 4 Living Creatures ? What is their general duty ?

A

The 4 archangels. They are generals in charge of judgment.

18
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What do the many eyes represent ? Where else do we see them in Rv ?

A

Spirits. Rv 5:11 the thousands/thousands of angels.

19
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What aspect does each LC have ? Which individual duty does it represent ?

A

Lion: to judge those who don’t perceive God’s Word and are beast-like
Ox: to judge by plowing people’s hearts and pulling out the weeds
Man: to judge between Truth and lies by using reasoning.
Eagle: to judge the Spirits.

20
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What do the 6 wings on each LC represent ?

A

6 elders who help each archangel.

21
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What is the order of delivery of God’s command in the spiritual realm ?

A

God’s throne -> 7 spirits -> 24 elders -> 4 LC-> many eyes

22
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God “is to come”: when ? where ?

A

At the time of Reveation’s fulfillment.

To NHNE in Rv 21.

23
Q

Why is New John shown these things ?

What 2 other instances do we see this in the Bible ?

A

Build exactly as seen here on Earth.
Time of Moses: Heb 8:5
Time of FC: Jn 5:19

24
Q

Give 5 references in Revelation that show where God comes to ?

A

Rv 3:12,21 to the HWO
Rv 7:15 the 12 Tribes
Rv 14:1-5 Mt Zion
Rv 21:1-5 NHNE

25
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What does the structure of Heaven on Earth look like ?

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Throne of God -> the HWO
7 Spirits -> 7 educators (teach, inspect)
24 elders -> 24 administrative departments
4 LC -> 4 departments (Elderly, Man, Woman, Young Adult)