e100 Challenge Day 98 - The Throne of Heaven - Revelation 4:1-7:17

In today's Scripture Reading we see a picture of heaven. This begins the third section of Revelation as outlined in 1:19, "what will take place later."  John hears a voice that says, "Come up here and I will show you what must take place after this" (4:1).  Everything from 4:1 on is prophecy.  Some see the rapture of the church in these verses.  Rapture is the latin word meaning "transport" and is the theological term describing a time when the church will be caught up to heaven (cf. I Thessalonians 4:13ff).

The word "throne" is used 12 times in this chapter and 46 times in the entire book.  The book of Revelation makes it clear that it is from the throne, God rules the universe.  He is sovereign over everything He has made including the future.

We return to the discussion questions assembled by Keith Krell.  Once you get to the website, scroll down to the In Focus Study Questions #11-14.

http://bible.org/seriespage/revelation-study-questions

Enjoy!

The Bux-Mont & Telford Campuses of the Penn Valley Church Multi-site Network are participating in the e100 Challenge, a 100-day Bible reading program. True revival comes from prayer and knowing the Word of God. We can only live the life God intended if we know what He says about it. Join us as we read through this plan and grow deeper in our knowledge of God's Word.