Revelation
Lesson 3Revelation 4:1 – 5:14
This week as we continue our study we’ll be taken to heaven with John and shown God, Christ, the Holy Spirit, God’s Throne, and those around His Throne. Before revealing to John the judgments to come (the sealed scroll being opened) Christ takes him – and us, to heaven to see something we almost cannot comprehend – God in His glory, the Lamb stepping forth to judge and redeem the earth, and the presence of the Holy Spirit around God’s throne.
For this week’s lesson read Chapters 4 and 5. To underscore the importance of these two chapters, and the vision they give us of God, the Holy Spirit, and Christ, focus on the number of times seven (the symbol of completeness) occurs in these two chapters.
May God give you a special blessing you as you study His Holy Word with us this week.
Questions for this week:
- Beginning with Chapter 4 and following when will the things John is shown from here on occur? (Verse 1)
- Read Hebrews 4:14-16, 8:1-2. Contrast these passages with Chapter 4 and 5. Can you see differences between the activities around the Throne and the role Christ plays between these passages and the chapters in Revelation 4 and 5? What are they?
- As we learned from our study of prophecy the number 12 symbolizes God’s way of administration. Can you determine from this what the twenty-four elders might represent? (verse 4)
- Once again we see the phrase “the seven spirits of God” (we saw this earlier in Rev 1:4). We notice that the lamps are burning indicating they have oil – oil representing the presence of the Holy Spirit, like the parable of the virgins who had lamps some with oil some without. As we discussed earlier in class there is only ONE Holy Spirit, and the “seven spirits of God” symbolizes the completeness of the Holy Spirit. Is there some way we could determine what the “seven” indicates that would make the picture complete – let’s look at the following verses and list the things we can determine about “the seven spirits of God”. Read the following then list the things you learn from them as they relate to the Holy Spirit – Revelation 5:6, Isaiah 11:2, John 8:12, 14:6, 9, Exodus 25:37, and Numbers 8:1-4.
- How many seals are used to seal the scroll in Verse 1? What does this symbolize?
- Read Isaiah 11:1, 11:10 and Revelation 5:5. Who are these verses talking about?
- Read Revelation 5:6 – we learned earlier that horns symbolize power and that the number seven represents completeness – based on this can you describe what the seven horns and seven eyes symbolize about the Lamb of God?
- In verse 12 list the things the Lamb receives – how many things does He receive?
Have a great week everyone!
Yours in Christ
Wes