The Detail Of Numbers September 24, 2010 1 1 1

And before the throne there was a sea of glass like unto crystal: and in the midst of the throne, and round about the throne, were four beasts full of eyes before and behind. And the first beast was like a lion, and the second beast like a calf, and the third beast had a face as a man, and the fourth beast was like a flying eagle. Sighting #6 Revelation 4:6,7

Sighting 6 – The Four Beasts “Four beasts...”: Zoa, living creatures (our word for “zoo”) vs. therion: a wild animal, wild ferocious beast Used to denote beings that are not human and yet not really animals of the usual kind . . . Of the four peculiar beings at God’s throne, whose description Rev. 4:6-9 reminds us of the zōa in Eze. 1:5ff, the cherubim

The Four Faces Before the Throne of God Isaiah 6 The Four Gospels Numbers 2 Ezekiel 1, 10 The Four Faces Before the Throne of God [Read from Bible: Rev 3:14-22]

And every one had four faces, and every one had four wings. And I looked, and, behold, a whirlwind came out of the north, a great cloud, and a fire infolding itself, and a brightness was about it, and out of the midst thereof as the colour of amber, out of the midst of the fire. Also out of the midst thereof came the likeness of four living creatures. And this was their appearance; they had the likeness of a man. And every one had four faces, and every one had four wings. Ezekiel 1:4-6

And every one had four faces: the first face was the face of a cherub, and the second face was the face of a man, and the third the face of a lion, and the fourth the face of an eagle. Ezekiel 10:14

The Four Beasts Ezekiel’s vision in chapter 1 is similar (Cherubim) They attend the throne They are winged Aspects of their character represent a lion, an ox (or calf), a man, and an eagle But there are also significant differences: Ezekiel’s creatures had four wings whereas these have six Ezekiel’s creatures each had all four faces of a man, a lion, an ox, and an eagle whereas these each have one of the characteristics No mention is made of Ezekiel’s creatures themselves having eyes—although the wheels they attend are full of eyes. These creatures themselves are full of eyes

In the year that king Uzziah died I saw also YWH sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the temple. Above it stood the seraphims: each one had six wings; with twain he covered his face, and with twain he covered his feet, and with twain he did fly. And one cried unto another, and said, Holy, holy, holy, is YHWH of hosts: the whole earth is full of his glory. Ezekiel’s account (next slide) Isaiah 6:1-3

The Four Beasts Isaiah’s vision in chapter 6 is similar (Seraphim) Had 6 wings…closer to what we see here There are the highest order of angelic beings Impossible to fully describe Stood with swords of fire outside the garden Forms sculpted out of solid gold stretching over the ark of the covenant Pictured with golden thread in the veil separating the Holy of Holies Engraved into the wall of Solomon’s temple

The Four Beasts These are exalted, angelic creations of God Lucifer once held the highest position among them all Isaiah 14 They are distinguished from other angels They are involved with announcing the judgments of the tribulation (will call forth the four horsemen – chapter 6:1, 3, 5, 7) In chapter 15, they will give the seven bowls to the seven angels to be poured out

The Four Faces What do they represent? Animate creation? Lion == wild creatures Ox == domestic animals Man == the pinnacle of God’s creation Eagle == creatures of the air God’s attributes? Nobility and majesty of the lion Servant strength of the ox Reason and will of mankind Soaring swiftness of the eagle Let’s look at Isaiah’s account first (next slide):

The Design of the Gospels Matthew Mark Luke John Presents as: Messiah Servant Son of Man Son of God Genealogy: Abraham -- Adam Eternal (Legal) (Blood line) (Preexistence) What Jesus Said Did Felt Was To the: Jew Roman Greek Church 1st Miracle: Leper cleansed Demon Demon Water to (Jew = sin) expelled expelled Wine Ends with Resurrection Ascension Promise of Promise of Spirit: Return: Acts Revelation Camp Side: East West South North Ensign: Judah Ephraim Reuben Dan Face: Lion Ox Man Eagle

The Camp of Israel Numbers 2 Every Detail by Design? What might be hidden behind the details of the Camp of Israel? “The volume of the Book is written of Me” Psalm 40:7; Hebrews 10:7

The Camp of Israel Numbers 2 Judah 74,600 Issachar 54,400 Zebullun 57,400 Reuben 46,500 Simeon 59,300 Gad 45,650 Ephraim 40,500 Manasseh 32,200 Benjamin 35,400 Dan 62,700 Asher 41,500 Naphtali 53,400

The Camp of Israel Numbers 2 Judah 74,600 Issachar 54,400 Zebullun 57,400 186,400 Reuben 46,500 Simeon 59,300 Gad 45,650 151,450 Ephraim 40,500 Manasseh 32,200 Benjamin 35,400 108,100 Dan 62,700 Asher 41,500 Naphtali 53,400 157,600

Rabbinical Precision The Camp of Judah: East of Levites The Camp of Reuben: South of Levites Strict obedience denies area Southeast Thus, only cardinal directions ordained Only width of Levite’s camp allowed Length proportional to population

N W E S Levites 22,300 Gershonites 7,500 Kohathites Merarites 8,600 6,200 Gershonites 7,500 22,300 Moses & Priests W E S

SE Levites Reuben Man Judah Lion 22,300 Gershonites 7,500 Kohathites 8,600 Merarites 6,200 Gershonites 7,500 22,300 Moses & Priests Man Reuben Judah SE ? Lion

SW NW SE NE Ox Ephraim Levites Dan Man Reuben Eagle Judah Lion 108,100 151,450 Levites Kohathites 8,600 Merarites 6,200 Gershonites 7,500 22,300 Moses & Priests Dan Man Reuben Eagle 157,600 Judah SE NE Lion 186,400

108,100 151,450 157,600 186,400

And before the throne there was a sea of glass like unto crystal: and in the midst of the throne, and round about the throne, were four beasts full of eyes before and behind. And the first beast was like a lion, and the second beast like a calf, and the third beast had a face as a man, and the fourth beast was like a flying eagle. Sighting #6 Revelation 4:6,7

Ox Man Eagle Lion

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