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Revelation 4:1-5:14
Keys to the Text
Twenty-four elders: The elders' joint rule with Christ, their white garments, and their golden crowns all seem to indicate that these twenty-four people represent the redeemed (see vv. 9-11; 5:5-14; 7:11-17; 11:16-18; 14:3; 19:4). But which redeemed? Here the elders are best understood as being representatives of the church, which sings songs of redemption (5:8-10). They are the overcomers who have their crowns and live in the place prepared for them, where they have gone to be with Jesus.
Four Living Creatures: The term in Revelation is literally "four living ones or beings." These are the cherubim, those angels frequently referred to in the Old Testament in connection with God's presence, power, and holiness. Although John's description is not identical to the prophet Ezekiel's, they are obviously both referring to the same supernatural and indescribable beings (Psalms 80:1; 99:1; see Ezekiel 1:4-25; 10:15).
1. In which Gospel (chapter and verses) do we find Jesus' promise to prepare a place for us in heaven?
2. Name one instance from the Old Testament where a human sees a cherubim.
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3 comments:
1. Matthew 20:23, Mark 10:40 and John 14:2.
2. God place a cherubim outside of the Garden of Eden, Adam and Eve must have seen him.
1. Matthew 20:23, Mark 10:40 and John 14:2.
2. outside of the Garden of Eden.
1.matthew 20:23, John 14:1-3 and mark 10:40.
2.im not sure.....
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