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Pearls From Yahveh's Throne
N.B.
Ideally, this document should be read in conjunction with the document
entitled: Who Currently Has Dominion Over Planet Earth, Jesus or Satan?
In this so-called age of CyberSpace within which we live, thanks to
projects like the Hubble Telescope and more latterly the International Space
Station, mankind has entrée into the vast and incalculable reaches of our
universe and beyond. Discoveries are being made today that just a decade ago
would have been unthinkable! In many scientific quarters the quest for life
in outer space continues unabated. And yet… if man would but for a moment,
put aside his unbelief and pride and turn to the Christian Bible the pearls
are there —just waiting to be discovered!
The incredibly detailed pictures that Hubble has transmitted back to earth
(visit google earth) over the years reveal to a miniscule degree the
existence of millions upon millions of galaxies, solar systems and their
planets. The pictures of the quasars and nebulae etc — are truly awesome!
The colours and designs are beyond comprehension and clearly reveal the hand
of a Supreme Creator. In affirmation, Psalm 19:1 says,
“The
heavens declare the glory of God; and the expanse proclaims
His handiwork.”
Our precious Holy Spirit, through the Word, is telling and confirming that
beloved Abba and His Son, as a master craftsman at His Father’s side has
created everything — seen and unseen! The book of Job further confirms this
in the dialogue between our heavenly Father and Job. Isaiah the Old
Testament prophet when referring to Lucifer’s downfall said the following:
Isaiah 14:13-14 “For
you (Lucifer) have said in your heart, I will go up to the heavens, I
will exalt my throne above the stars of God; I will also sit on the
mount (New Jerusalem) of the congregation, in the sides of the north.
I will go up above the heights of the clouds; I will be like the Most
High”.
The above
scripture very definitely confirms that there is celestial ‘existence’ way
beyond our known galaxy. The scroll of Revelation expands: “O Lord, You are
worthy to receive glory and honour and power, because You created all
things, and for Your will (pleasure) they are and were created.” (Rev 4:11)
The scroll of
Revelation is packed with heavenly pearls from beginning to end. Therefore,
it is so sad that relatively speaking very few Christians read the scroll of
Revelation in its entirety. The Throne as recorded in chapter four and
five is no exception and in fact may well be the pinnacle of all the
pearls to be found in the entire Bible.
A
few years ago our beloved Holy Spirit impressed upon my heart that I should
commit to memory chapter four and five of the Revelation. At my age, this
was quite a daunting undertaking… or so I thought? Ultimately I had
difficulty retaining chapter five and because of this, as far as possible I
have endeavoured to read these two chapters on a daily basis. Being
inexorably drawn to chapter four and five over time has revealed some
amazing pearls from within; therefore, it gives me great joy to share with
the saints around the world via our Web Site the relevance of these peals to
our generation.
The
Throne Area
It
must be very clearly understood that outside of the content of
chapter four nothing exists: past, present and future. This is
unquestionably the ‘power base’ and centre of all creation, known and
unknown (to man). As to the locality of Abba’s throne, the following
scriptures from the book of Isaiah and the Psalms shed some light on this
matter:
Isaiah 14:13
“For
you have said in your heart, I will go up to the heavens, I will exalt my
throne above the stars of God; I will also sit on the mount of the
congregation, in the sides of the north.”
Beautiful on high, the joy of the whole earth, is mount Zion, on the
sides of the north, the city of the great King. Psalm 48:2
The
‘north’ referred to in the above scriptures I presume to be ‘true’ north and
not ‘magnetic’ north. Therefore, hypothetically speaking, if one were to
travel true north for an undetermined period of X,Y,Z light years he/she
would eventually arrive at the locality of the New Jerusalem — Yahveh’s Throne. I emphasize the hypothetical nature of the aforementioned
scenario. Because, in reality no human (flesh) can live long enough to
undertake such a journey given the enormous distance involved. Also, it is
unlikely that existing spacecraft technology would allow for such a journey.
Rule:
A close study of
chapter four reveals that the primary activity within the precincts of the
Throne Area is praise and worship, and Yahveh is the sole
recipient of this adoration. However, in chapter five there is a switch and
the Lamb receives the adulation.
Locality:
Rev 4:2 - 3
“…and behold, a throne was set in Heaven (3rd), and
One sat upon the throne. And He who sat there looked like a jasper stone and
a sardius. And a rainbow was around the throne, looking like an emerald.”
Structure:
Rev 4:4-11 “And around the throne I saw
twenty-four thrones. And on the thrones I saw twenty-four elders sitting,
clothed in white clothing. And they had crowns of gold on their heads. And
out of the throne came lightnings and thunderings and voices. And seven
lamps of fire were burning in front of the throne, which are the seven
spirits of God. And a sea of glass was in front of the throne, like crystal.
And in the midst of the throne, and around the throne, were four living
creatures, full of eyes in front and behind. And the first living creature
was like a lion, and the second living creature like a calf, and the third
living creature had the face of a man, and the fourth living creature like a
flying eagle. And each one of the four living creatures had six wings about
him, and within being full of eyes. And they had no rest day and night,
saying, Holy, holy, holy, Lord God, the Almighty, who was and is and
is to come. And whenever the living creatures gave glory and honor and
thanks to Him who sat on the throne, who lives forever and ever, the
twenty-four elders fell down before the One sitting on the throne. And they
worshiped Him who lives for ever and ever, and threw their crowns before the
throne, saying, O Lord, You are worthy to receive glory and honor and
power, because You created all things, and for Your will they are and were
created.
1)
Abba’s Throne is positionally the centre of the Throne Area.
2)
A 360 degree rainbow in appearance like an emerald encompasses the Throne.
3)
Out of the Throne emanates lightenings, thunders and voices.
4)
Seven lamps of fire burn before the Throne, which are the seven spirits of
God (Isaiah 11:2).
5)
Before the Throne is a sea of glass like crystal.
6)
In the midst of the Throne and around the Throne are the four living
creatures. These are the selfsame living creatures seen and described by the
prophet Ezekiel. These creatures are representative of certain aspects of
creation. Namely, Man (humans), Lion (carnivores), Calf (herbivores), Eagle
(birds of the air). Christ has redeemed them from the earth. It is worth
noting that there are no water creatures. Along with a certain class of
saints the four living creatures will rule and reign upon the earth with
Christ.
7) Roundabouts
the Throne are twenty-four thrones, and upon these thrones are the
twenty-four elders who are wearing crowns of gold and are clothed in white
raiment. The crowns indicate that they have already received their rewards.
The crowns are a symbol of their merits whilst upon the earth (see
Crowns &
Rewards on our Website). Notice, when they fall before
the Throne and worship Yahveh; they cast their crowns before the
Throne. The elders are representative of the twelve tribes of Israel and the
twelve apostle’s
─ the new man
(creation) in Christ Jesus.
8) The
four living beings and the twenty-four elders, together with myriads of
angels continually worship — Yahveh!
In response to the above what can one say but,
AWESOME! Voices! thunders! and lightings! Reveal the glory and intensity of
the power emanating from the Throne. No human will ever stand before this
awesome display of power!
Revelation
Chapter Five:
“And I saw a scroll (scroll) on the right of
Him sitting on the throne, written inside and on the back, sealed with seven
seals. And I saw a mighty angel proclaiming with a loud voice, Who is worthy
to open the scroll and to loosen its seals? And no one in Heaven, nor on the
earth, nor under the earth, was able to open the scroll or to look at it.
And I wept very much, because no one was found worthy to open and to read
the scroll, nor to look at it. And one of the elders said to me, Do not
weep. Behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has
prevailed to open the scroll and to loose the seven seals of it. And I
looked, and lo, in the midst of the throne
and of the four living creatures, amidst the elders, a Lamb stood, as if it
had been slain, having seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven
Spirits of God sent forth into all the earth. And He came and took the
scroll out of the right hand of Him sitting
on the throne. And when He had taken the scroll, the four living creatures
and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb, each one having harps
and golden vials full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints. And
they sang a new song, saying, You are worthy to take the scroll and to open
its seals, for You were slain and have redeemed us to God by Your blood out
of every kindred and tongue and people and nation. And You made us kings and
priests to our God, and we will reign over the earth. And I looked, and I
heard the voice of many angels around the throne, and the living creatures
and the elders. And the number of them was myriads and myriads, and
thousands of thousands, saying with a great voice, Worthy is the Lamb who
was slain, to receive power and riches and wisdom and strength and honor and
glory and blessing. And I heard every creature which is in the Heaven and on
the earth, and under the earth, and those that are in the sea, and all who
are in them, saying, Blessing and honor and glory and power be to Him
sitting on the throne, and to the Lamb forever and ever. And the four living
creatures said, Amen. And the twenty-four elders fell down and worshiped
the One living forever and ever.”
Chapter five incorporates the basic structure
of Abba’s Throne i.e. rainbow, the sea of glass together with the four
living creatures and the twenty-four elders.
Whilst there are parallels in the basic
structure there are major factorial differences with obviously attendant
paradigm ramifications!
Difference:
1. Yahveh has a scroll sealed with seven seals in His right hand written
within and without.
2.
A proclamation, “Who is worthy to
open the scroll and to loosen its seals?”
3. The
above question in terms of its implication is an earthshaking time-splitting
heavenly moment! And surely has as its counterpart the last words spoken by
our beloved Saviour on the cross, “It is finished!” Never before in all
eternity has such a question been posed. We need to pause for a moment to
consider the magnitude of the question and the ensuing answer… “Who is
worthy to open the scroll and to loosen its seals?” The heavenly response,
“And no one in Heaven, nor on the earth, nor under the earth, was able to
open the scroll or to look at it.” The implications of this announcement are
I am quite sure beyond human comprehension!
4.
Given the solemn nature of the
question, John understandably responds in the only way he knows how, “And
I wept very much, because no one was found worthy to open and to read
the scroll, nor to look at it. And no one in Heaven, or on the earth, or
under the earth, was able to open the scroll or to look at it.” The
realization that no one in the heavenly assembly, or upon the earth, or
under the earth is worthy leaves him completely grief-stricken! And
therefore, he weeps tears of bitter grief! Praise Abba! His grief is short
lived…
5. “And
one of the elders said to me, 'Do not weep. Behold, the Lion of the tribe of
Judah, the Root of David, has prevailed to open the scroll and to loose the
seven seals of it.'” Isn’t it awesome! Of all creation, only the Lamb is
worthy (qualifies) to take the scroll and loose the seven seals thereof. The
reason he alone qualifies becomes evident a little later.
6. “And
I looked, and lo, in the midst of the throne and of the four living
creatures, amidst the elders, a Lamb stood, as if it had been slain, having
seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God sent forth
into all the earth.” The Throne Area now has another inhabitant in the form
of a Lamb. Who or what is this Lamb? This Lamb is none other than the
sacrificial Lamb slain before the foundation of the earth
- Jesus Christ, Son of Yahveh. He posses
the seven spirits of God which go forth into all the earth.
7. “And
He came and took the scroll out of the right hand of Him sitting on the
throne. And when He had taken the scroll, the four living creatures
and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb, each one having harps
and golden vials full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints. And
they sang a new song, saying, You are worthy to take the scroll…” Awesome!
The four living creatures and the twenty-four elders having harps and golden
vials full of incense; which are the prayers of the saints, prostrate
themselves before the Lamb and sing a new song in his honour. In the
previous chapter they were worshiping beloved Abba and never had the harps
or golden vials. The switch in obeisance illustrates the heavenly
significance of the Lamb’s legal right to take the scroll from His Father’s
right hand.
8. “And
when He had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the
twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb, each one having harps and
golden vials full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints. And
they sang a new song, saying, You are worthy to take the scroll and to
open its seals, for You were slain and have redeemed us to God by
Your blood out of every kindred and tongue and people and nation. And You
made us kings and priests to our God, and we will reign over the earth.” This
is a mind-blowing saints! The twenty-four elders and the four livings beings
are going to reign with Jesus during the millennial reign. Therefore, it is
logical to assume that they will be absent from the Throne Area during this
time — the implications are mind-blowing!
9. The
new song sung by the living beings and the elders also confirms the Lamb’s
legal rights. By His sacrificial atonement He legally bought back through
His redemptive act what was lost at the fall -
namely, everlasting life. His willingness to become the sacrificial
Lamb demonstrates unconditional love of the highest order! “And they sang a
new song, saying, You are worthy to take the scroll and to open its seals,
for You were slain and have redeemed us to God by Your blood out of every
kindred and tongue and people and nation. And You made us kings and priests
to our God, and we will reign over the earth.”
10. And
I looked, and I heard the voice of many angels around the throne, and the
living creatures and the elders. And the number of them was myriads and
myriads, and thousands of thousands,
saying with a great voice, worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive
power and riches and wisdom and strength and honour and glory and blessing.”
The words of the song make it abundantly clear why the Lamb alone is worthy
to receive the scroll and to loose the seals thereof. The heavenly
pronouncement that only the Lion of the tribe of Judah is worthy to receive
the scroll etc is indicative that it is Jewish time once again. In other
words, Jesus is basically picking up where he left off when we recall that a
week prior to the crucifixion whilst overlooking Jerusalem He made the
following profound statement:
“O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the one
killing the prophets and stoning those who are sent to her, how often would
I have gathered your children together, even as a hen gathers her chicks
under her wings, and you would not! Behold, your house is left to you
desolate. For I say to you, You shall not see Me from now on until you
say, Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord." Mat. 23:37- 39.
11.
“And I heard every creature which is
in the Heaven and on the earth, and under the earth,
and those that are in the sea, and all who are in them, saying,
Blessing and honour and glory and power be to Him sitting on the throne, and
to the Lamb forever and ever. And the four living creatures said, Amen. And
the twenty-four elders fell down and worshiped the One living forever and
ever.” (Rev 5:1- 14). All of creation in unison direct their praise to the
Father and His Son.
There it is, saints!
The Lamb through His redemptive act has restored all of creation back to
Yahveh. Father and Son are united for all eternity and together share
the praise and worship of the heavenly host. AWESOME!
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