Revelation 4:1-11

Feb 28, 2021    Pastor Steve Feden

Revelation 4 begins a new section in our study. Having completed the "letters to the churches" in chapters 2 and 3, we move into the last part of the outline we noted in Chapter 1. Remember the outline? John was going to record "the things which you have seen (Ch 1), the things that are (ch 2-3), and the things which will take place after this (ch 4-22).

Having thoroughly studied the "letters to the churches", we will begin to discuss the last section -- things that were future for John, and are future even for us. But actually, ch 4-5 move us from the earthly focus on the church, its problems, and its challenges. The dominant feature of these two chapters is the Heavenly Throne!

Obviously, the picture above is NOT the Throne of God, but the Throne of the Queen of England! Admittedly, a "throne" is not a picture we easily and readily connect with, not living under a monarchy. So we will have to use a little sanctified imagination to connect our hearts with the image of absolute authority, power, and glory throughout most of history.

I encourage you to look over Revelation 4 and 5 before you head to bed tonight. As you do, as yourself the question that I will ask you tomorrow, "Why should I care?" It's so easy to get lost in the details of the glory of the throne, and lose sight of the reason we need to know!

I have to confess that my heart has been heavy regarding the direction, demands, and discussions as people and groups fight for moral and practical dominance. Being reminded about the Throne in Heaven has done my spirit and soul good, and I hope it will do yours good as well!

Why should you care?.......View and see!

Steve