Revelation 4

 Homiletics                                                       Study:        Revelation                               

Lesson    9                                                       Passage:    Revelation 4

Content (List of Topics or Events)

Approaching God on the Throne  (Revelation 4:1-6a) 1. Door standing Open in heaven (1) a. A voice saying come b. I’ll show you what must take place after this. 2. In the Spirit, John sees the throne (2-3) a. The occupant had the appearance of Jasper ruby. b. A rainbow shining like an emerald circled the throne. 3. Surrounding the throne were 24 thrones with 24 elders (4) a. Elders were dressed in white b. The elders had crowns of gold on their heads 4. Throne described (5-6a) a. From the throne were flashes of lightning, rumblings and peals of thunder (5a) b. In front of the throne were 7 blazing lamps; 7 spirits of God (5b)  c. In front was what looked like a sea of glass; clear as crystal (6a)

Creatures around the Throne (Revelation 4:6b-8a) 1. Four living creatures covered with eyes in front and back (6b-7) a. First creature like a lion b. Second creature like an ox   c. Third creature had face like man d. Fourth like flying eagle 2. Each creature had 6 wings (8a)

Living Creatures Worship God on the Throne (Revelation 4:8b-11) 1. Four living creatures never stop saying (describing) eternal nature of God (8b) 2. In response to living creatures saying glory, honor and thanks, 24 elders fall down and worship Him laying their crown before the throne (9-10) 3. Elders saying “God is worthy of glory, honor and power (11) a. Created all things b. By your will you created all things c. In you they have their being.

Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)

Approaching God on the Throne	Revelation 4:1-6a
Creatures around the Throne	Revelation 4:6b-8a
Living Creatures Worship God on the Throne	Revelation 4:8b-11

Subject Sentence (Summarizes the contents of the Divisions – No more than 10 words)

John invited to throne seeing worshipping living creatures and elders

Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)

CTATL that God is awesome and worthy to be praised

Specific Application Questions

In what ways do you approach the throne of God?

How do you recognize God

Where do you humble yourself and recognize the eternal power of God in your life?

Principles to Remember                                                                                                                                           

We have an awesome God

Faithfulness is rewarded

We should humble ourselves before the Lord.

Characteristic of God

King of Eternity

Theme

John is brought before the throne of God and recognizes His awesome place in eternity.