Twenty four elders
Appostle John was shown a vision where Jesus talked to him and asked him to come up and he would show him things that were to happen in the future.
Revelation 4:1-2 4:1Then, in my vision, I saw a door open in heaven and heard the same voice speaking to me, the voice like a trumpet, saying, ‘Come up here: I will show you what is to take place in the future.’
4:2 With that, I fell into ecstasy and I saw a throne standing in heaven, and the One who was sitting on the throne.
Genesis 28:12 He had a dream: there was a ladder, planted on the ground with its top reaching to heaven; and God’s angels were going up and down on it.
Both appostle John and Jacob in the vision saw a doorway to the realm of Heaven. There was interaction in the dream but not control of it. Adam falling asleep and then a wife was made for him in a vision as well. There was also a vision where a covenant was made with Abraham.
Genesis 2:21 Then, Yahweh God made the man fall into a deep sleep. And, while he was asleep, he took one of his ribs and closed the flesh up again forthwith.
Genesis 15:12 Now, as the sun was on the point of setting, a trance fell on Abram, and a deep dark dread descended on him.
There are many people curious about what the throne of Our Heavenly Father really looks like.
Revelation 4:3and the One sitting there looked like a diamond and a ruby. There was a rainbow encircling the throne, and this looked like an emerald.
Ezekiel one day heard about someone describing the throne of Our Heavenly Father many years ago.
Ezekiel 1:26-271:26 Beyond the solid surface above their heads, there was what seemed like a sapphire, in the form of a throne. High above on the form of a throne was a form with the appearance of a human being.
1:27 I saw a brilliance like amber, like fire, radiating from what appeared to be the waist upwards; and from what appeared to be the waist downwards, I saw what looked like fire, giving a brilliant light all round.
Many visions are very similar to each other, but they both include a lot of beautiful stones and a being sitting on a throne.
Revelation 4:4 Round the throne in a circle were twenty-four thrones, and on them twenty-four elders sitting, dressed in white robes with golden crowns on their heads.
The throne of Our Heavenly Father has many wreaths around it, and there are 24 people sitting around it called Elders.
Revelation 11:16,1911:16The twenty-four elders, enthroned in the presence of God, prostrated themselves and touched the ground with their foreheads worshipping God.
11:19 Then the sanctuary of God in heaven opened, and the ark of the covenant could be seen inside it. Then came flashes of lightning, peals of thunder and an earthquake and violent hail.
Many of the Elders spend a lot of time worshipping. They have a lot of anointment and can even function like priests. Many of the sounds and voices have a lot of harmony in it.
And they said a second
time: Hallelu Yah [Praise
God]! Her smoke rises up
forever and ever. And the
twenty-four elders and the
four living creatures fell
down and worshiped God,
the one sitting on the
throne, saying: Amen;
Hallelu Yah!” (Rev. 19:3-4)
All 24 elders are part of Israel’s 12 tribes of Patriarchs. and the 12 Apostles.
some of the visions of these elders have been described as a connection where the earthly authorities and spiritual authorities meet. Other people that have envisioned these elders have said that they look like families that would serve in temples.
Merkava throne
The other type of vision which is almost the same as what is in the book of Ezekiel is that the thrones are like thunder and lightening.
Revelation 4:5-64:5 Flashes of lightning were coming from the throne, and the sound of peals of thunder, and in front of the throne there were seven flaming lamps burning, the seven Spirits of God.
4:6 In front of the throne was a sea as transparent as crystal. In the middle of the throne and around it, were four living creatures all studded with eyes, in front and behind.
The lampstands, flames, and spirits are located next to the throne. The other description with the throne of Our Heavenly Father is that it does not stay in one spot, it can travel to various areas of the realms.
Revelation 4:6-84:6 In front of the throne was a sea as transparent as crystal. In the middle of the throne and around it, were four living creatures all studded with eyes, in front and behind.
4:7 The first living creature was like a lion, the second like a bull, the third living creature had a human face, and the fourth living creature was like a flying eagle.
4:8 Each of the four living creatures had six wings and was studded with eyes all the way round as well as inside; and day and night they never stopped singing: Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord God, the Almighty; who was, and is and is to come.’
Some of the creatures around the throne has 6 servants that are from the book of Isaiah. Some of the descriptions go with what Appostle John saw in his visions of the throne.
Isaiah 6:2-3 6:2 Above him stood seraphs, each one with six wings: two to cover its face, two to cover its feet and two for flying;
6:3 and they were shouting these words to each other: Holy, holy, holy is Yahweh Sabaoth. His glory fills the whole earth.
Ezekiel 1:22-23 1:22 Over the heads of the living creatures was what looked like a solid surface glittering like crystal, spread out over their heads, above them,
1:23 and under the solid surface, their wings were spread out straight, touching one another, and each had a pair covering its body.
The four creatures form a chariot look and travel to certain areas of the realm. The eyes of the creatures help them see certain things being done in a specific order.
Revelation 4:9-11 4:9 Every time the living creatures glorified and honoured and gave thanks to the One sitting on the throne, who lives for ever and ever,
4:10 the twenty-four elders prostrated themselves before him to worship the One who lives for ever and ever, and threw down their crowns in front of the throne, saying:
4:11 You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honour and power, for you made the whole universe; by your will, when it did not exist, it was created.
John was allowed to witness not
only the structure of the traveling
throne-chariot but observe the
worship that takes place in heaven.
Closing Prayer; Heavenly Father, we will see You in all of Your glory and enjoy You for all of eternity. Help us to live for that day, to live with longing for that day and to lead others, to see and behold and enjoy and exalt Your glory on that day.In Jesus’ name, we pray, according to Revelation 4:8–10, Amen.
Prayer of Salvation to become a child of Our Heavenly Father. Lord Jesus, I confess my sins and ask for your forgiveness. Please come into my heart as my Lord and Savior. Take complete control of my life and help me to walk in Your footsteps daily by the power of the Holy Spirit. Thank you Lord for saving me and I know you will answer my prayers. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.
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