The determinetruth Podcast Rev 4 God is one the Throne
In this episode, Rob and Vinnie discuss Rev 4:1-11. This scene is central to the Book of Revelation. Contrary to public opinion, it is God who sits on the throne and not Caesar.
NB: You won't want to miss the singing at the end!
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Show notes:
The first scene occurs with John “in the Spirit” on Patmos (1:9)
In the second scene, he is “in the Spirit” and taken to heaven (4:1-2)
In the third scene, John is “in the Spirit” and taken to a wilderness (17:3)
In the final scene, John is “in the Spirit” and taken to a great and high mountain (21:10)
2 keys:
- God is one the throne and not Caesar
- Throne is in heaven but it comes down in chs 21-22
Thy kingdom come on earth as it is in heaven!
Ezek 1:4-14, 26-28
Isa 6:1-8
Ezek 1-3 & Isa 6 are commissioning passages
24 Elders: (12x) 4:4, 10; 5:5, 6, 8, 11, 14; 7:11, 13; 11:16; 14:3; 19:4
Zech 4:2, 3, 6, 10: in Zech it is the Spirit! (4:6)
“Earthquake” Exod 19:16-25
‘The one who sits on the Throne’ (7x: 4:9; 5:1, 7, 13; 6:16; 7:10; 21:5)