3. Week 10:
The Throne of God
(Revelation 4)

4. The question to ask:
Not “when?” but “why?”

5. After this…
Jesus beckons to come to the throne room
Make the main thing the main thing
The word ‘throne’ occurs 17 times in this vision (chapters 4-5)
The ultimate “why”

6. The throne: the sovereignty of God
Romans 8:28 (NLT)
And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to His purpose for them.
Even when things look out of control, God is always on the throne!

7. Encircled the Throne On
The Throne

8. Encircled the throne
Rainbow:
God’s covenant mercy and promises
His faithfulness
Follows the storm

9. Surrounding the Throne
Encircled the Throne On
The Throne

10. Surrounding the throne
24 thrones with 24 Elders:
24 - representative number in Scripture
24 formed by doubling the number is the number of the people of God
Rev 21:12-14 on the gates are written the 12 tribes of Israel, on the walls are the 12 apostles of the Lamb

11. In the Center, Around the Throne
Surrounding the Throne
Encircled the Throne On
The Throne
From
the Throne
Before the Throne

12. In the center, around the throne
4 living creatures: (Ezekiel 1 & 10)
Covered with eyes
4-fold in nature: Lion = strength Ox = service Man = intelligence Eagle = swiftness

13. In the center, around the throne
4 living creatures: (Ezekiel 1 & 10)
“Holy, Holy, Holy” (Isaiah 6)
only attribute of God repeated 3 times like that
He is altogether without sin
God rejects sin. He must destroy it

14. Revelation is a worship service!
In the Center, Around the Throne
Surrounding the Throne
Encircled the Throne On
The Throne
From
the Throne
Toward the Throne
Revelation is a worship service!
Before the Throne

15. Revelation is a worship service!
Voluntary surrender