Introduction

The notes for chapters 4 and 5 focus on the vision of God's throne in heaven.

Lesson 1

Lesson 2

Lesson 3

Overview

1. Throne Room Vision: God and the Lamb in Heaven (4:1-5:14)

a. In 1:11 John is told to write, but here in 4:1, he is told to “come up” to heaven and see what is to take place.

b. John sees a “throne in heaven” and it dominates the next two chapters

c. In chapter 4, sovereignty and majesty of God is central, and worship predominates

d. In chapter 5, the Lamb takes the spotlight and stands “in the centre of the throne” (5:6). The worship shifts to him and final scene of worship celebrates the unity of the two figures (5:13-14). Also there are hymns from the living creatures (4:8).