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August 10, 2016 Week 3 Day 3 – Revelation 5:1-8
Day 3: Revelation 5:1-8 Show notes for Week 3 Week 3: Revelation 4-5 Day 1: 4:1-8 In Revelation chapters 4 and 5, we transition from the message of the seven churches to the heavenly realm. John is whisked away into the presence of God, and he begins to see things that will forever change history. This place […]
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August 10, 2016 Week 3 Day 3 – Revelation 5:1-8
Day 3: Revelation 5:1-8

Show notes for Week 3
Week 3: Revelation 4-5
Day 1: 4:1-8
In Revelation chapters 4 and 5, we transition from the message of the seven churches to the heavenly realm. John is whisked away into the presence of God, and he begins to see things that will forever change history.
This place has been described by Isaiah, Ezekiel and Paul, but no one gives us so detailed a tour as John. God is pulling back the veil of heaven for we believers to be able to peer into eternity. This is the beginning of a truly life-changing encounter with God.
John is only writing the main points of what he sees from now on, and doing the best he can with hu man language and experience. We are seeing everything from here on in Revelation through the lens of a first century Jewish Christian. We must understand that John saw this all clearly, but what he saw likely confused him at times. We see that by the end of this Revelation in chapter 19, he is so undone by all of it he is willing to fall down and worship anything that seems to have any amount of glory on it.
The Throne Room

* Color: The first thing we notice is color. For whatever reason, John described the color of God and His throne first before anything else. We should take this to heart—God is architect, designer, engineer, master builder and expert craftsman. He has given Himself beautiful accommodations and He intends them for us too, and it caught John’s eye first and foremost.
* The Elders

* John – not likely, since he was seeing them
* Angels – not as likely since they are not referenced in an angelic way
* Humans – more likely, but who are they?

* Sounds: Next John notices sounds. This is a fully immersive experience like no other. John is really there, not in a dim visionary state
* Seven lamps: Seven Spirits of God
* This is the second time we see this in Revelation. We don’t know what the seven spirits are, or what is meant, but many believe it is a reference to the seven spirits of God listed in Isaiah 11:2 (inclusive of the “Spirit” Himself)
* Sea of Glass: How big? Why is it there? It is what was represented by the sea that was part of the tabernacle Moses was commanded to build. We see here that the tabernacle and the temple were meant to represent and foreshadow the very real place that exists around God’s throne.
* Living Creatures

* Same as Ezekiel saw?
* Why only four?
* What do their faces represent?

Day 2: 4:9-11
The Activity Of The Throne Room

* The four living creatures sing constantly: Are we to understand that they literally never stop, or is it a regular thing that breaks out at set times?
* Is this singing why David established 24/7 prayer and worship around the tabernacle? David alluded to having visited this place (in person or in a vision) when he gave Solomon the temple plans in 1 Chronicles 28.
* When the elders hear the songs of the creatures, they join in the song and throw down their crowns before God. They realize that they are in the same debt to God as we are. Everything given to them, and to us, is due back to God and God alone. That cannot help but recognize this in His presence.
* God is worthy of all power and glory because He created everything, therefore we owe everything to Him.

Day 3: 5:1-8
The Plan
God is holding the plans for the culmination of this temporary world, wrapped up within a scroll and sealed with wax seals on the outside.
Why does John see Jesus as a slain lamb with seven horns and ...
17 min
August 09, 2016 Week 3 Day 2 – Revelation 4:9-11
Day 2: Revelation 4:9-11 Show notes for Week 3 Week 3: Revelation 4-5 Day 1: 4:1-8 In Revelation chapters 4 and 5, we transition from the message of the seven churches to the heavenly realm. John is whisked away into the presence of God, and he begins to see things that will forever change history. This place has […]
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August 09, 2016 Week 3 Day 2 – Revelation 4:9-11
Show notes for Week 3

Week 3: Revelation 4-5

Day 1: 4:1-8

In Revelation chapters 4 and 5, we transition from the message of the seven churches to the heavenly realm. John is whisked away into the presence of God, and he begins to see things that will forever change history.

This place has been described by Isaiah, Ezekiel and Paul, but no one gives us so detailed a tour as John. God is pulling back the veil of heaven for we believers to be able to peer into eternity. This is the beginning of a truly life-changing encounter with God.

John is only writing the main points of what he sees from now on, and doing the best he can with hu man language and experience. We are seeing everything from here on in Revelation through the lens of a first century Jewish Christian. We must understand that John saw this all clearly, but what he saw likely confused him at times. We see that by the end of this Revelation in chapter 19, he is so undone by all of it he is willing to fall down and worship anything that seems to have any amount of glory on it.

The Throne Room

Color: The first thing we notice is color. For whatever reason, John described the color of God and His throne first before anything else. We should take this to heart—God is architect, designer, engineer, master builder and expert craftsman. He has given Himself beautiful accommodations and He intends them for us too, and it caught John’s eye first and foremost.
The Elders
John - not likely, since he was seeing them
Angels - not as likely since they are not referenced in an angelic way
Humans - more likely, but who are they?
Sounds: Next John notices sounds. This is a fully immersive experience like no other. John is really there, not in a dim visionary state
Seven lamps: Seven Spirits of God
This is the second time we see this in Revelation. We don’t know what the seven spirits are, or what is meant, but many believe it is a reference to the seven spirits of God listed in Isaiah 11:2 (inclusive of the “Spirit” Himself)
Sea of Glass: How big? Why is it there? It is what was represented by the sea that was part of the tabernacle Moses was commanded to build. We see here that the tabernacle and the temple were meant to represent and foreshadow the very real place that exists around God’s throne.
Living Creatures
Same as Ezekiel saw?
Why only four?
What do their faces represent?
Day 2: 4:9-11

The Activity Of The Throne Room

The four living creatures sing constantly: Are we to understand that they literally never stop, or is it a regular thing that breaks out at set times?
Is this singing why David established 24/7 prayer and worship around the tabernacle? David alluded to having visited this place (in person or in a vision) when he gave Solomon the temple plans in 1 Chronicles 28.
When the elders hear the songs of the creatures, they join in the song and throw down their crowns before God. They realize that they are in the same debt to God as we are. Everything given to them, and to us, is due back to God and God alone. That cannot help but recognize this in His presence.
God is worthy of all power and glory because He created everything, therefore we owe everything to Him.
Day 3: 5:1-8

The Plan

God is holding the plans for the culmination of this temporary world, wrapped up within a scroll and sealed with wax seals on the outside.

Why does John see Jesus as a slain lamb with seven horns and seven eyes?

Jesus Himself will open these seals and release the deadliest battle plan in human history upon the earth.

Day 4: 5:9-14

The Song

Here we find that the elders are each holding harps and bowls of incense - which we are told re...
17 min
August 08, 2016 Week 3 Day 1 – Revelation 4:1-8
Day 1: Revelation 4:1-8 Show notes for Week 3 Week 3: Revelation 4-5 Day 1: 4:1-8 In Revelation chapters 4 and 5, we transition from the message of the seven churches to the heavenly realm. John is whisked away into the presence of God, and he begins to see things that will forever change history. This place has […]
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August 08, 2016 Week 3 Day 1 – Revelation 4:1-8
Show notes for Week 3

Week 3: Revelation 4-5

Day 1: 4:1-8

In Revelation chapters 4 and 5, we transition from the message of the seven churches to the heavenly realm. John is whisked away into the presence of God, and he begins to see things that will forever change history.

This place has been described by Isaiah, Ezekiel and Paul, but no one gives us so detailed a tour as John. God is pulling back the veil of heaven for we believers to be able to peer into eternity. This is the beginning of a truly life-changing encounter with God.

John is only writing the main points of what he sees from now on, and doing the best he can with hu man language and experience. We are seeing everything from here on in Revelation through the lens of a first century Jewish Christian. We must understand that John saw this all clearly, but what he saw likely confused him at times. We see that by the end of this Revelation in chapter 19, he is so undone by all of it he is willing to fall down and worship anything that seems to have any amount of glory on it.

The Throne Room

Color: The first thing we notice is color. For whatever reason, John described the color of God and His throne first before anything else. We should take this to heart—God is architect, designer, engineer, master builder and expert craftsman. He has given Himself beautiful accommodations and He intends them for us too, and it caught John’s eye first and foremost.
The Elders
John - not likely, since he was seeing them
Angels - not as likely since they are not referenced in an angelic way
Humans - more likely, but who are they?
Sounds: Next John notices sounds. This is a fully immersive experience like no other. John is really there, not in a dim visionary state
Seven lamps: Seven Spirits of God
This is the second time we see this in Revelation. We don’t know what the seven spirits are, or what is meant, but many believe it is a reference to the seven spirits of God listed in Isaiah 11:2 (inclusive of the “Spirit” Himself)
Sea of Glass: How big? Why is it there? It is what was represented by the sea that was part of the tabernacle Moses was commanded to build. We see here that the tabernacle and the temple were meant to represent and foreshadow the very real place that exists around God’s throne.
Living Creatures
Same as Ezekiel saw?
Why only four?
What do their faces represent?
Day 2: 4:9-11

The Activity Of The Throne Room

The four living creatures sing constantly: Are we to understand that they literally never stop, or is it a regular thing that breaks out at set times?
Is this singing why David established 24/7 prayer and worship around the tabernacle? David alluded to having visited this place (in person or in a vision) when he gave Solomon the temple plans in 1 Chronicles 28.
When the elders hear the songs of the creatures, they join in the song and throw down their crowns before God. They realize that they are in the same debt to God as we are. Everything given to them, and to us, is due back to God and God alone. That cannot help but recognize this in His presence.
God is worthy of all power and glory because He created everything, therefore we owe everything to Him.
Day 3: 5:1-8

The Plan

God is holding the plans for the culmination of this temporary world, wrapped up within a scroll and sealed with wax seals on the outside.

Why does John see Jesus as a slain lamb with seven horns and seven eyes?

Jesus Himself will open these seals and release the deadliest battle plan in human history upon the earth.

Day 4: 5:9-14

The Song

Here we find that the elders are each holding harps and bowls of incense - which we are told re...
20 min
August 05, 2016 Week 2 Day 5 – Revelation 2-3 Recap
Day 5: Revelation 2-3 Recap Show notes for Week 1 Each promise to each church is universal for all believers, and we can learn from each church and apply the negatives, positives and promises to each of our lives. 1. Ephesus Background Ancient Greek city in Western Turkey where the Temple of Artemis was – one of the […]
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August 05, 2016 Week 2 Day 5 – Revelation 2-3 Recap
Show notes for Week 1

Each promise to each church is universal for all believers, and we can learn from each church and apply the negatives, positives and promises to each of our lives.

1. Ephesus

Background

Ancient Greek city in Western Turkey where the Temple of Artemis was - one of the seven ancient wonders of the world. Many ancient writers who came up with their lists of 7 wonders called the Temple of Artemis the greatest of all the wonders in its scale and grandeur.
Paul spent over two years here evangelizing an extended region surrounding Ephesus, but he didn’t found it.
Greeting

The one who holds the seven stars - Jesus is telling the church He is the one over the angelic hosts that fight for each church.
Positives

Hard work, laboring through hardships for His name.
Won’t tolerate false apostles - men who claimed spiritual authority over churches but preached a “different gospel” than that of Jesus saves - not just bad teachers or teachers who teach error.
They hated the “Nicolaitans”, which Jesus hated.
They were possibly a group that preached lascivious living
Greek literally means “destroyer of men.”
Not entirely certain what they stood for
Ephesus stood against heresy
Negatives

Lost their first love - why? We’re not told. He speaks to them as if they know exactly what He’s talking about. He tells them to return to their “first works.” We can understand the same for our lives. When Jesus rebukes us, we seldom need extended clarification.
Chillingly, Jesus tells them that if they don’t repent, he will take away their lampstand - what we learned in chapter one stood for the church itself. Jesus is telling them He will remove their church if they don’t change.
Promises

Eat of the tree of life - one of the restorative aspects of Revelation
2. Smyrna

Background

Modern city of Izmir, Turkey
Prosperous city at this time
Christians suffered financially amidst a prosperous city
Greeting

The beginning and end and the one who rose again - Jesus alludes to himself as He is sung about in chapter 4 - the one who is worthy because of His suffering. Jesus is telling the Smyrnians their suffering is worth it because He is worthy.
Positives

They are poor and have suffered, but Jesus tells them they are rich - they have traded earthly wealth for eternal riches
Jesus prophesies to them that those who persecute them will do so for a little while longer, but encourages them to stand strong as they already have
Negatives

Smyrna is one of two churches to have no negatives
Promises

Jesus tells them to be faithful unto death and He will give them the crown of life. This is much like the paradox of their poverty but promised riches
Won’t be hurt by the second death - eternity in hell
3. Pergamum

Background

Pagan center of worship
Temple of Asclepius - god of health who was a snake on a pole - much like Moses’ during the Exodus. This is where we get our medical symbols today of one or two snakes around a staff
Temple of Zeus (which still exists today in Berlin)
Imperial cult was strong here - worship of Caesar
Greeting

Sharp, two edged sword - we will see later this is the Jesus who will judge - His word will cut and divide those who do not follow Him
Positives

Have stayed faithful in a city where Satan lives, even in the midst of martyrdom.
Negatives

People participating in sexual immorality like Balaam (this story is referencing mostly extra-biblical background information about the story of Balaam and Balak from Deuteronomy)
15 min
August 04, 2016 Week 2 Day 4 – Revelation 3:14-22
Day 4: Revelation 3:14-22 Show notes for Week 1 Each promise to each church is universal for all believers, and we can learn from each church and apply the negatives, positives and promises to each of our lives. 1. Ephesus Background Ancient Greek city in Western Turkey where the Temple of Artemis was – one of the seven […]
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August 04, 2016 Week 2 Day 4 – Revelation 3:14-22
Show notes for Week 1

Each promise to each church is universal for all believers, and we can learn from each church and apply the negatives, positives and promises to each of our lives.

1. Ephesus

Background

Ancient Greek city in Western Turkey where the Temple of Artemis was - one of the seven ancient wonders of the world. Many ancient writers who came up with their lists of 7 wonders called the Temple of Artemis the greatest of all the wonders in its scale and grandeur.
Paul spent over two years here evangelizing an extended region surrounding Ephesus, but he didn’t found it.
Greeting

The one who holds the seven stars - Jesus is telling the church He is the one over the angelic hosts that fight for each church.
Positives

Hard work, laboring through hardships for His name.
Won’t tolerate false apostles - men who claimed spiritual authority over churches but preached a “different gospel” than that of Jesus saves - not just bad teachers or teachers who teach error.
They hated the “Nicolaitans”, which Jesus hated.
They were possibly a group that preached lascivious living
Greek literally means “destroyer of men.”
Not entirely certain what they stood for
Ephesus stood against heresy
Negatives

Lost their first love - why? We’re not told. He speaks to them as if they know exactly what He’s talking about. He tells them to return to their “first works.” We can understand the same for our lives. When Jesus rebukes us, we seldom need extended clarification.
Chillingly, Jesus tells them that if they don’t repent, he will take away their lampstand - what we learned in chapter one stood for the church itself. Jesus is telling them He will remove their church if they don’t change.
Promises

Eat of the tree of life - one of the restorative aspects of Revelation
2. Smyrna

Background

Modern city of Izmir, Turkey
Prosperous city at this time
Christians suffered financially amidst a prosperous city
Greeting

The beginning and end and the one who rose again - Jesus alludes to himself as He is sung about in chapter 4 - the one who is worthy because of His suffering. Jesus is telling the Smyrnians their suffering is worth it because He is worthy.
Positives

They are poor and have suffered, but Jesus tells them they are rich - they have traded earthly wealth for eternal riches
Jesus prophesies to them that those who persecute them will do so for a little while longer, but encourages them to stand strong as they already have
Negatives

Smyrna is one of two churches to have no negatives
Promises

Jesus tells them to be faithful unto death and He will give them the crown of life. This is much like the paradox of their poverty but promised riches
Won’t be hurt by the second death - eternity in hell
3. Pergamum

Background

Pagan center of worship
Temple of Asclepius - god of health who was a snake on a pole - much like Moses’ during the Exodus. This is where we get our medical symbols today of one or two snakes around a staff
Temple of Zeus (which still exists today in Berlin)
Imperial cult was strong here - worship of Caesar
Greeting

Sharp, two edged sword - we will see later this is the Jesus who will judge - His word will cut and divide those who do not follow Him
Positives

Have stayed faithful in a city where Satan lives, even in the midst of martyrdom.
Negatives

People participating in sexual immorality like Balaam (this story is referencing mostly extra-biblical background information about the story of Balaam and Balak from Deuteronomy)
17 min

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