Title: Revelation 04:1-11 Throne in Heaven
Contents Throne in Heaven (Rev 4:1-11)
Let us summarize the messages given to the seven churches.
The first church, the church in Ephesus, told us to restore the love of Jesus. The love required by the Ephesian church is not worldly love that promotes friendship with one another, but a higher level of love that is communicated through prayer and the Word in Jesus Christ.
The second church, Smyrna Church, praised the church that kept the faith in the midst of tribulation.
The message to the third church, the Pergamum Church, is to stand firm in the Word because the Pergamum Church practices idolatry.
The fifth church is a message to the Sardis church. The Church of Sardis rebuked the outwardly flamboyant, but not substantial. The church has to create people, but it's not good if you keep building buildings. You just need as many buildings as you need them to be. I hope that the saints will become practical people in all of their lives.
The sixth church is the Philadelphia church. It is a church that has little power, but has kept its faith well. It was a true church to be thankful for even though it lacked what it had and had few conditions to be thankful for. I hope that the saints will be very grateful saints just like the Philadelphia Christians.
The seventh is to give to the church of Laodicea. Laodicea is a belief in moderation. So I compared it to lukewarm cold water. I want to have a zealous and fervent faith. ‘You are a Presbyterian Church’ Do not sit blindly. When you sing praise, if your heart is touched, raise your hands to praise, stand up, and dance to praise. And Jesus asked us to overcome the world with faith filled with Jesus Christ all the time in our lives.
After this message of request from Jesus, we see the gates of heaven open.
Let's look at chapter 4 verse 1 together.
‘After this, there is an open door in heaven… … … … .'
The gates of heaven have been opened. And the appearance of the throne in heaven was revealed. In the name of Jesus, I pray that the doors of heaven will be opened when our members also pray and that deep prayer communion with God will be established every day. God is a person. I have wisdom, justice, and righteousness. Humans are human beings in the image of God. So, just as there is communication between person and person, there is communication between God and man. You can meet with the spirit. Through daily encounters with God, I also gain wisdom to govern the church and establish the direction of the church. Above all, Jesus showed amazing visions for our church in prayer. As a spiritually leading church in Toronto, you said that you would make it into a contented church that not only has a missionary mission but also social responsibility. Let's do these things together. Let's create this vision by reducing internal consumption and performing our duties well. And personally, I hope that there will be God's communion in every prayer.
From verses 2 to 11, the scene of the throne appears.
First, it is said that the shape of the one seated on the throne is like a jasper and a stone of publicity. And there is a rainbow, and it is said that the shape is like a green gemstone. Since John could not describe the image of God seated on the throne in human words, he expressed it with various jewels. The rainbow symbolizes promise. Therefore, it symbolizes God who is as brilliant as a jewel and who is faithful to save us.
The 24 elders are seated around the throne, wearing white robes and golden crowns. The 24 elders represent the angels of heaven.
What do these 24 elders do? As in verses 10-11, we are praising God.
There are seven lamps in front of the throne. These are the seven Spirits of God. That is to say, the Holy Spirit.
In front of the throne is a sea of crystal glass, and around the throne are four living creatures. The four creatures are full of eyes on the front and back. It is also the eyes of God who sees the whole world. And I see the shape of the four living creatures. They are said to be like lions, calves, people, and eagles. These four creatures represent the whole creation. It represents all creatures on this earth.
What do these four living creatures, all creation, do? We are worshiping and praising.
The 24 elders, who represent the spirit world in heaven, and the four living creatures, who represent all creatures on this earth, are all worshiping and praising God. That's right. God is only worthy to be worshiped and praised. So our duty to God is only to worship and praise.
Of course, we must also pray for our needs. However, what we always do first is worship and praise. This is the proper duty and duty of the saints. Let us praise God.
Our worship should also focus on praising and worshiping God. In fact, the worship services of many churches have changed. It's too human-centric and human-centered. Therefore, praise and sermons are extremely comforting and encouraging of the saints. Of course, we need such messages and praise, but first we need to focus our worship on God.
God especially accepts the worship offered by our Boseong Church. Our worship is God-centered. Everyone, it was hard when our praise team sang in the beginning, right? It was a praise that almost everyone didn't know about, and it wasn't light, it was a rather heavy praise. Then they were all songs of worship and praise. Although it was not an exciting gospel song, it was a little boring and difficult for us, but it was a song of worship and praise that God was pleased with. If you think and sing a song that praises God, God will be present. This is good worship. This is a high level worship. Let's sing a song of praise and worship at this time. When praising, let's sing with the heart that God wants to come into us, the presence of God in us among us above our church.
‘Jesus our King’
Next year, let's make all our worship and life centered on God. Then God will be very pleased. I will also pray earnestly on God's side and listen to God's word. And let all of our lives and worship become a church with God-centered content. And let's pray a lot. From next year, all incumbents are expected to come to the morning worship service. However, if there is any circumstance, I hope that incumbents must attend the Saturday breakfast prayer meeting. I hope that you will be blessed saints who come out unconditionally on Saturdays to give dawn to God, pray, and enjoy God's answers to prayers, no matter the time, the time, and the tiredness. If we give our time to the Lord, I hope that you will experience the grace that He fills us with hundreds of times the unimaginable.
God wants to be praised. Let's all follow along. ‘Hallelujah, praise God.’
There is a certain priest I know. One day, Master Kwon prays, but his words do not go away. And after a while, 'Praise the Lord. Praise the Lord.” I keep saying these words over and over again. He is someone who has just received the gift. The prayer all day is ‘Praise the Lord’. How much did you want the Lord to be praised, and how would you have grabbed His lips and made you praise Him? I had the same thing happen to me. I was singing a hymn on Mount Hermon.’ All the worlds the Lord God has made … … In the chorus, my soul praises the high and greatness of the Lord.' That was the time. the whole universe I saw trees, grass, and stones raising their hands and praising God. I can't describe what happened at that time. In this way, all things in the universe praise God. So let us also be God-centered, praising God in all of our lives and especially in worship.
Long ago, God gave me the gift of speaking in tongues and also the gift of interpreting. There were many people who spoke in tongues while praying with me. However, most of the dialects are almost the same when translated. ‘Praise God. I love you. Thank you.’ These words are repeated over and over again. That's right. Prayers in tongues are said to be prayers of the spirit that speak secrets to God. The prayer of the Spirit is simply a prayer to praise God. I hope that all of you here will also receive the gift of tongues and praise God. There is salvation in receiving and not receiving in tongues, and life is not getting better or worse, but tongues are a great tool of prayer in praising God. Therefore, we hope that we will become believers who praise God in any way.
God loves to be praised. Let's praise God. Let's do everything we can to praise God. In Psalm 150, we read, “Praise God with every instrument and every instrument.” He even tells them to go up on their chest and praise God for everyone who has breath.
Let us praise God who loved us and sent his only begotten Son, Jesus, for our sins. Hallelujah. Let us praise God, the Lord of the universe. Let us give glory, honor and thanks to God for ever and ever. Praise God, who is worthy to receive glory and honor and power. Hallelujah. Let's praise God. Let's all get up at this hour and praise God with our whole bodies. And let us praise the Lord and love our brothers and sisters.
'Praise my soul'
‘Father, you are everything in my life’
‘Hallelujah. Hallelujah’
During this time, hold hands and make eye contact with the person next to us. And say it. Praise God. I love you in the state. Let's praise God. I love you in the Lord. And hug me. Do not hug a woman and a man, make eye contact, hold hands, and hug each other. This is to praise God. let's pray