Note:
Here is God's outline of future events Chapters 4 - 22
Chapters 4-5 (vision of Heaven)
Chapters 6-16 The Judgments
Chapters 6-8(seven seals) - Judgments performed by man
Chapters 8-15 (seven trumpets) - Judgments performed by angels
Chapters 16-19 (seven bowls or vials) - Judgments performed by God
Chapter 20 (Second Coming of Christ) - 1000 year reign
Chapters 21-22 (New Heaven / New Earth)
IV. Immediately John was in what? The Spirit
V. While in the spirit, John was taken to Heaven
A. On the Throne
1. One sat.
2. He was looked upon like a precious stone.
B. Round the Throne
1. Was a rainbow
2. How many seats were around the Throne? 24
Note:
In the Law of Moses there were 24 orders of the priesthood.
There were 12 tribes in the Old Testament.
There were 12 apostles in the New Testament
3. Who sat on the seats the Elders
a. What two items were they wearing?
(1) white raiment
(2) crowns of gold
C. Out of the Throne
1. Came lightnings
2. Came thunderings
3. Came voices
D. Before the Throne
1. Seven lamps of fire burning.
2. Seven Spirits of God