God's Throne Revelation 4

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Unlike Chapters 2 and 3 of Revelation which address the events of Johns contemporaries, Chapter 4 of Revelation talks about futuristic events, specifically the first day of the Millennial Kingdom. Father Yahweh let John have the ability to see the future events to record for the body of Christ to prepare. I have been told before by Judeo-Christians that Rev 4:1 is proof that there will be some sort of a secret silent rapture. The rapture theory is a doctrine that is taught only in the United States by Judeo-Christian churches and is unknown worldwide. I have personally talked to Christians that have come from Europe and they have never heard of it. The people who teach the Rapture theory, especially by this one verse in Revelation, have not paid attention to the article, or subject of this Chapter, which is John as he wrote the word “I." This does not mean the church or body of believers.

An non-biblical rendition of death angles coming out of the Ark of the Covenant and ripping the faces off the wicked in a Hollywood movie.

For those who may be new to this blog, it's my opinion that there will not be a secret rapture, unless you are talking about the rapture of the wicked off the face of the planet during the return of the Messiah, as in the parable of the wheat and tares; Matt 13:24-30 and Matt 13:36-43. The rapture of the wicked will happen in the future during the Seventh Trumpet and is not imminent Rev 11:15.

Because of this, I recommend that Christians prepare both diligently and intelligently for futuristic events as Yahweh's (God's) Holy Spirit guides you. His guidance may be in the form of moving to a farm in the Mid-West, storing food and provisions for yourself and family, but is not limited to only saving food. Trusting God may be believing Yahweh will provide your needs as you move into a wicked city with no provisions at all with only the expressed purpose to share the Gospel with fellow Israelites, just as the Prophet Jonah did for the Israelites of Nineveh that were in the Assyrian Captivity.

The Message of Revelation 4

John heard a loud authoritative voice and was transferred to a future time to have the ability to see the coming events of the Millennial Kingdom. John saw the throne of God being prepared for the New Jerusalem, which will come to earth at a later time; Rev 21:2. On this throne, the Father had a presence that was pure as Jasper (diamond) and sardine stone (possibly ruby). His physical presence was in the middle of his people Israel. These stones of Jasper and Sardine are the first and the last stones in the breastplate for the priests of Israel beginning with Reuben the first and ending with Benjamin the last; Exodus 28:17-20.

Around this throne were 24 other thrones that were occupied by 24 elders dressed in white raiment to symbolize purity. Although this passage does not specifically say who these 24 are, it's obvious that they are the members of his cabinet which could consist of 12 Patriarchs and the 12 Apostles that will help to rule with God immediately under his jurisdiction from his throne; Matt 19:28.

Out of the throne of God proceeded thunder and lightning which was accompanied by authoritative voices. The thunder and lightning can be thought of as a reminder of the marriage between the Father and Israel at Mt. Sinai; Ex 19:6. Before his throne was 7 lamps that represent the seven spirits of God; Isaiah11:2. Before the throne was a sea of clear glass that is very much comparable to the expanse of space which is represented by the Biblical Zodiac.

In Rev 4:7-8 John then perfectly describes four beasts (living creatures, Strong's #2226) which also perfectly represent the symbols for the tribes of Israel found in the cardinal constellations of the zodiac.

The living creatures were full of eyes to be able to see all, and possessed wings. These wings very well could be the adjacent and accompanying constellations of the zodiac, or be the spiritual help and guidance that sustains Israel; “I bare you on eagles wings, and brought you unto myself.” Ex 19:4.

This is further emphasized in Moses' final instructions, “ The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms... Happy art thou, of Israel: who is like unto thee, O people saved by the Lord, the shield of thy help, and who is the sword of thy excellency!”

Deut 33:27,29.

It's interesting to notice that the positions of these same four beasts in relationship to the throne is the exact same positions of the encampment and marching order of Israel in the wilderness.

If you do the math correctly and draw it out on paper you will see something interesting in the number of Israelites and their position to the tabernacle in their encampment of Numbers Chapter 2, You will come to realize that this formation forms the shape of the cross.

Is this a coincidence or is it prophetic?

My opinion is that I believe nothing in the Bible is there by accident.

Praise Yahweh!