Revelation

THE BOOK OF REVELATION: M. M. NINAN
Rev 4:2 And immediately I became in spirit. And behold, a throne was set in Heaven, and One sat
upon the throne.
Rev 4:3 And He who sat there looked like a jasper stone and a sardius. And a rainbow was around
the throne, looking like an emerald.
Rev 4:4 And around the throne I saw twenty-four thrones. And on the thrones I saw twenty-four
elders sitting, clothed in white clothing. And they had crowns of gold on their heads.
Rev 4:5 And out of the throne came lightnings and thunderings and voices. And seven lamps of fire
were burning in front of the throne, which are the seven spirits of God.
Rev 4:6 And a sea of glass was in front of the throne, like crystal. And in the midst of the throne, and
around the throne, were four living creatures, full of eyes in front and behind.
The above vision of John of the throne room of God is very similar to the early visions and
experiences of Old Testament Prophets as well. The setting up is exactly similar.
THE THRONE ROOM OF GOD
AS SEEN BY OLD TESTAMENT PROPHETS
This print on the right is from a book by Martin Luther (published in 1550) shows Isaiah’s vision
of the heavenly throne room above the temple of Jerusalem. An angel touches a hot coal to
Isaiah’s lips with a pair of tongs. In the right rear are depictions of Jesus praying in the Garden
of Gethsemane and the crucifixion as a fulfillment of his role as the suffering servant.
Isaiah 6:1-3
"In the year of King Uzziah's death I saw the Lord seated on a high and lofty throne; His train
filled the sanctuary. Above Him stood seraphs, each one with six wings: two to cover its face,
two to cover its feet and two for flying; and they were shouting these words to each other:
“Holy, Holy, Holy is Yahweh Sabaoth. His glory fills the whole earth.”
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