Those closest to god appear to occupy positions of special service, blessing, and favor. The four living creatures and twentyfour elders in revelation. The four beasts and twentyfour elders revelation 4. He wrote, around the throne were twenty four thrones, and on the thrones i saw twenty four elders sitting, clothed in white robes. Dramas are designed to draw you in and make you feel, act and think like one of the key characters. And thereafter, the church, the people of god, the redeemed of the lamb look down upon the events that are transpiring in that awesome and indescribably terrible great tribulation of the lord, which is described beginning at chapter 4 in the book of the revelation. Revelation 4 new international version niv the throne in heaven. The problem is similar to what we just discussed about the external god concept.
Here, therefore, the four and twenty elders are named before the living creatures. Which character or group do you identify with the most. The word elder in the majority of places where it is used in the scriptures means the representative head of a city, family, tribe or nation, so the four and twenty elders are representative of the redeemed human race. They were dressed in white and had crowns of gold on their heads. What do the thrones and elders represent in revelation 4. In fact, the book of revelation that presents it links the first part cf. Encounter 72 of gods mighty angels from the book of revelation. Around gods throne are four cherubim, twentyfour elders, and one hundred million angels. And upon the seats i saw four and twenty elders sitting, clothed in white raiment. Are the twentyfour elders of revelation 45 angels or humans. The four and twenty elders and the four living creatures after the preceding chorus had ended their hymn, the representatives of the jewish and christian churches prostrated themselves before jehovah, saying, amen so be it.
It is unlikely that they are angelic beings, as some suggest. And when he had taken the book, the four beasts and four and twenty elders fell. You may be, at least for a time, one of the 24 elders. The second clue is found in the number of elders and their role in laying the foundations of the old and new. There are three key descriptions that are said about them and i believe if we take a look at all three we can narrow the field down to one group, which represent the church of jesus christ. Around the throne were twenty four thrones, and on the thrones i say twenty four elders sitting, clothed in white robes. The four and twenty elders fall down before him that sat on the throne, and worship him that liveth for ever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying. And when he had taken the book, the four beasts and four and twenty elders fell down before the.
This is the pastor bringing the early morning message entitled the four and twenty elders. And round about the throne werefour and twenty elders sitting, clothed in white raiment. The second clue about the 24 elders is that there were 24. Who are the twenty four elders from the book of revelation, chapters 4,5,7,11. The apocalypse, or revelation to john, the last book of the bible, is one of the most difficult to understand because it abounds in unfamiliar and extravagant symbolism, which at best appears unusual to the modern reader. Enduring word bible commentary revelation chapter 4. The twentyfour elders, the four beasts, and the throne of god. Rather, it is a book of mystical teaching, relating especially to the. Saint john described the scene, before the throne there was a sea of glass like unto crystal. So, the four and twenty elders are mortals, they are human beings.
Revelation 4 niv the throne in heaven after this i. Revelation 4 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. The book of revelation makes several references to a group called the twentyfour elders rev 4. There were twentyfour officers of the sanctuary representing the twentyfour courses of the levitical priests 1 chron. This is significant in that there were 12 tribes of israel and 12 apostles. He wrote, around the throne were twentyfour thrones, and on the thrones i saw twentyfour elders sitting, clothed in white robes. The twenty four elders of revelation sabbath sermons. The twentyfour elders repeatedly worship the father see commentary on. There has been much speculation about who these twenty four elders are. Who are the 24 elders mentioned in the book of revelation. And they sang a new song, saying, worthy are you to take the book and to break its seals. Oct 01, 20 the specific names of each of the twenty four elders of revelation 1 are as follows. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 4. A very common interpretation is that the 24 elders are the people or some of the people who were resurrected after jesus and taken to heaven with him.
Further, the elders also worship the lord revelation 4. When he had taken the book, the four living creatures and the twenty four elders fell down before the lamb, each one holding a harp and golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints. Criswell sermon library the four and twenty elders. We are thus involved in a grandiose portrayal of the divine court where god and the lamb, that is, christ. More specifically, they may either represent 1 the church, 2 representatives of israel, or 3 the twelve patriarchs and twelve apostles matthew 19. John, calling himself the elder, had met the 24 elders, and in doing so, presented a great mystery. When you view a drama or read a book, do you find yourself identifying with one of the characters. Who are the 24 elders and why are they wearing golden crowns and dressed in white robes. The hymn that has just resounded ideally comes down from heaven. These elders, the four and twenty elders revelation 4.
And all who dwell on the earth will worship the beastall whose names have. The bible does not specifically provide the identity of these elders. Twentyfour thrones surrounded him, and twentyfour elders sat on them. The book of revelation nowhere specifically identifies who the twentyfour elders are. Revelation 4 and 5 describe the throne room of god in heaven and its activities. Jan 02, 2020 the four living creatures are very similar, if not the same, beings as those in ezekiel chapters 1 and 10 and isaiah 6. However, they are most likely representative of the. Twentyfour elders appear in the book of revelation 4. This erroneous teaching comes from a mistranslation of revelation 5. And round about the throne were four and twenty elders sitting, clothed in white raiment. The last words of jesus featuring very special guests dr. But here, when gods judgments are fulfilled, it moves back from the circumference to the centre.
Around the throne were twentyfour thrones, and on the thrones i say twentyfour elders sitting, clothed in white robes. Nov 19, 2015 who are the twentyfour elders from the book of revelation, chapters 4,5,7,11. The twentyfour elders of revelation are a priestly order of angels which served as a pattern for the priestly rotation who ministered in solomons temple. Twenty four elders appear in the book of revelation 4. It is generally agreed that with this chapter the third section of revelation begins. Three angels broadcasting network 3abn 1,5,072 views 58. Rather, it is a book of mystical teaching, relating especially to the esoteric experiences of the evolving consciousness. The saints will be given into the hands of the beast for a time and times and half a time dan. Wheaton, illinois and round about the throne were four and twenty seats. The elders occupy a position of prominence near the throne along with the four living creatures rev.
In chapter five of the book of revelation, the four living creatures and the twenty four elders are singing of the worthy lamb. The only other mention of thrones plural in this book are those occupied by. King james version kjv twenty four elders standing around the throne of god. The whole priesthood of old was represented by 24 elders 1chr. In your bible, you can follow the message if you will turn to the last book, the book of the. In revelation 4, a door in heaven is opened, so that john can have a look at heaven. Around the throne were twentyfour thrones, and seated on the thrones were twentyfour elders, clothed in white garments, with golden crowns on their heads verse 4. Therefore, taken together, the four living creatures and twenty four elders hold in their hands all that prophets ever prophesied and believers ever prayed forall about to come to pass. Examples include twelve months in a year, twelve hours in a day. And make two cherubim out of hammered gold at the ends of the cover. And when he had taken the book, the four beasts and four and twenty elders fell down before the lamb, having every one of them harps, and golden vials full of odours, which are the prayers of saints. May the grace and peace of the lord be multiplied to you the twentyfour elders are in heaven, before the throne of god and are sitting upon thrones. There are three clues that the bible gives about the identity of the elders. So far, this is the most plausible explanation and the following passage is used in support of it.
The word beast is very improperly used here and elsewhere in this description. There has been much speculation about who these twentyfour elders are. The only ones left mentioned besides that are the four and twenty elders. There are many theories as to the identity of the twentyfour elders of revelation 4.
Based on these descriptions, these twentyfour elders represent those who worship the lord. King james version corrected 1 after this i looked, and, behold, a door portal was opened in the clouds of heaven by the key of david. As representatives of the church, and as interested in its welfare, they are now introduced as rejoicing in its final triumph, and in the destruction of its last foe. The transition to the fourth chapter of the book of revelation.
Please explain the twenty four elders standing around the throne of god. The book of revelation nowhere specifically identifies who the twenty four elders are. The four living creatures and twentyfour elders in. And when he had taken the book, the four beasts and four and twenty elders fell down before the lamb, having every one of them harps, and golden vials full of odours. And round about the throne in a circle, are four and twenty thrones, and on the thrones four and twenty elders the most holy of all the former ages. Surrounding the throne were twenty four other thrones, and on these thrones sat twenty four elders dressed in white, with golden crowns on their heads. The specific names of each of the twentyfour elders of revelation are as follows. They are four in number, full of eyes, have faces like the beings in ezekiel 1. And he came and took the book out of the right hand of him who sat on the throne. And the voice i had first heard speaking to me like a trumpet said, come up here, and i will show you what must take place after this. The number 24 is used in the old testament in a similar way that we see its use in revelation. May the grace and peace of the lord be multiplied to you the twenty four elders are in heaven, before the throne of god and are sitting upon thrones. And the four and twenty elders and the four beasts see the notes on revelation 4. The twentyfour elders are found through the entire book of revelation in prep for a marriage.
I t is most important to realize that the book of revelation is purely spiritual symbolism and not prophecy at all. The first clue is found in the apparel worn by the elders. The reference to the 24 elders in the book of revelation can be first found in revelation 4. These four and twenty elders see on chapter 5 are supposed to be assistants of christ in his mediatorial work in the sanctuary on high. Are the twentyfour elders of revelation 45 angels or. The book of revelation records a divine vision of 24 elders seated around the. On the radio you are sharing the services of the first baptist church in dallas. There are many theories as to the identity of the twenty four elders of revelation 4. Revelation 4 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The 4 living creatures and 24 elders are mentioned numerous times in revelation. However, they are most likely representative of the church. The number twelve is often used in the bible to signify perfection of governance. This list is simply the combination of the hebrew patriarchs rev. Most of the book of revelation, often contrary to popular belief, actually deals.
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