THE APOCALYPSE AND THE TEMPLE CODE

D. The lamb is a kinsman – redeemer as Boaz in the book of Ruth

1. Boaz and Ruth are pictures of Christ (Boaz) and the Church (Ruth) 2. Boaz was “ next of kin ” and had authority to redeem what was lost 3. Christ (our Boaz) has come in the flesh as our “Kinsman Redeemer.”

SUMMARY OF THE MORNING SERVICE (The Fivefold Morning Procedure)

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Cleaning the Menorah (Rev. 2-3) Opening the gates (Rev. 4:1) Burning the incense (Rev. 5:8) A lamb was offered (Rev. 5:6) Worship to God (Rev. 5:14)

THE LAMB OPENS A SEALED SCROLL

Jesus must present a will or testament of His worthiness to become the King of kings. This occurs at the opening of the seven sealed book . He is worthy to open it because He is the Lamb. But He will become the Lion after the book is opened!

Main verse: Revelation 5:1-2

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John has seen the throne of God John has seen the four living creatures

 John has seen the 24 elders on 24 thrones  John has seen the Lamb of God and Lion of Judah  John has seen the golden vials of the prayers of the saints  John has seen the seven sealed book

THE BOOKS IN THE TEMPLE

A. Books in the earthly Temple

1. Books containing the genealogies 2. Books containing the Torah and the Prophets 3. Books containing the records of Israel 4. Books containing the deeds for the land and the properties 5. Books containing records of giving

B. Books in the heavenly Temple

1. The book of the living (Ps. 69:28) 2. The book of life (Rev. 3:5)

3. The book of tears of the saints (Ps. 56:8) 4. The book of works and deeds (Rev. 20:12) 5. The book of remembrance (Mal. 3:16-17)

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