Revelation,
Lesson Sixteen



Day 2 of Week Three

Scripture for today 4:4-5

4 And round about the throne were four and twenty seats: and upon the seats I saw four and twenty elders sitting, clothed in white raiment; and they had on their heads crowns of gold.

5 And out of the throne proceeded lightnings and thunderings and voices: and there were seven lamps of fire burning before the throne, which are the seven Spirits of God.



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Study Questions
for Lesson Sixteen

1. Who do the 24 Elders represent?

2. What is their significance?

3. How does John perceive the relationship of Jew and Christian?

4. What is the most imposing aspect of John’s vision?



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When you have finished answering these questions, compare them with the ones at ANSWERS.


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