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The Two Testaments
Revelation 4–5
Jan 24, 2024
Dr. Juan Hernández Jr., an expert in Revelation, guides us through Revelation 4-5. Topics include the significance of "him who sits on the throne," the four living creatures, the twenty-four elders, the lamb with seven horns and eyes, the ransom of people through the lamb's blood, and John's high christology. Dr. Hernández recommends reading "Penguin Classics" for a better understanding of Scripture.
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- The Lamb's sacrificial death and redemption of humanity form the basis of the worship and praise offered to him in Revelation 4-5.
- The throne room scene in Revelation 4-5 symbolizes God's sovereignty and majesty as the creator, drawing heavily from the imagery and symbolism of the Old Testament.
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The significance of the scroll and the Lamb's worthiness
In this podcast episode, Revelation chapters 4 and 5 are explored. The episode starts by discussing the significance of the scroll held by the one seated on the throne. The scroll represents God's will and nobody in heaven or on earth is found worthy to open it. However, the Lamb, who is Jesus Christ, is deemed worthy to open the scroll because he was slain and resurrected. The Lamb's worthiness to open the scroll highlights his sacrificial death and redemption of humanity. The passage also emphasizes the high Christology of the Lamb, depicting him as having seven horns, symbolizing omnipotence, and seven eyes, representing omniscience. The Lamb's exalted status equals that of God, demonstrated through the hymns sung by angels and creatures, which attribute power, wealth, wisdom, might, honor, glory, and blessing to him.
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