THE APOCALYPSE AND THE TEMPLE CODE

b. The Temple is situated on a mountain (Heb. 12:22) c. The throne of God is the center (Rev. 4:2-5) d. The Temple contains doors (Rev. 15:6; Isa. 6:1-4) e. The men and angels have access (Rev. 11:19; 15:8)

2. The sacred furniture in heaven

a. There is a Menorah in heaven (Rev. 1:12) b. There is a Golden Altar in heaven (Rev. 9:13) c. There is an Ark of His Covenant in heaven (Rev. 11:19)

3. The sacred furniture missing in heaven

a. There is no need for a brass altar; Christ was the final sacrifice b. There is no need for a laver; there is no need for cleansing or washing c. There is no showbread; Christ is the manna from heaven

THE THRONE OF GOD (mentioned 40 times)

Main Verse : Revelation 4:2-3

A. Description of the One on the throne

1. The sardius - first stone on the High Priest’s breastplate - Exod. 28:17 (a sardius) 2. The jasper - last stone on the High Priest’s breastplate - Exod. 28:20 (a jasper)

Jesus said “I am the Alpha and Omega , the First and the L ast.” (Rev. 1:8)

a. First stone was Reuben b. Last stone was Benjamin

- (behold a son)

- the sardius (Exod. 28:17) - the jasper (Exod. 28:20)

- (son of my right hand)

c. Emerald was the 4 th stone - (Judah ’s slot )

- the emerald (Exod. 28:18, KJV)

Traditions: Wearing an emerald kept a woman pure. It was a symbol of fidelity and a wedding stone in ancient times. Giving one expresses love, devotion and adoration. It was also a gift from the rich for the rich. (Modern Bible translations say turquoise was the 4 th stone; but in Jewish history, it was emerald.)

B. Details of the throne

Main verse : Revelation 4:5

a. Thunder b. Lightning

- This represents the voice of God (John 12:28-30) - This represents the power of God (Ps. 144:5-6) - This could be our praise (Rev. 4:5) - This represents the Covenant (Gen. 9:13)

c. Voices

d. Rainbow

Note: Revelation chapter one is a picture of the atoning priestly linen garments!

THE SEVEN LAMPS

Main verse : Revelation 1:20

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