Lesson 272: Revelation 4:8
Lesson 272: Revelation 4:8
Revelation 4:8
The Blueprint — The Verse
Each of the four living creatures had six wings and was covered with eyes all around, even under its wings. Day and night they never stop saying: "Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty," who was, and is, and is to come.
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The Context — The History
John is caught up through an open door to heaven's throne room. Living creatures echo Isaiah 6 and Ezekiel 1 in ceaseless Trisagion worship of the eternal Almighty.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
After describing throne, emerald rainbow, and twenty-four elders, John sees four creatures full of eyes proclaiming day and night: Holy, holy, holy — Lord God Almighty, who was, is, and is to come.
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
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Revelation 4:7
The first creature was like a lion, and the second creature like a calf, and the third creature had a face like a man, and the fourth was like a flying eagle.
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Read the verse immediately before this lesson (Revelation 4:7) to hear the lead-in to the passage.
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Revelation 4:9
When the living creatures give glory, honor, and thanks to him who sits on the throne, to him who lives forever and ever,
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Read the verse immediately after this lesson (Revelation 4:9) to continue the passage.
Discussion
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How does eternal worship reshape your view of history?
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What does God's holiness mean in a casual culture?
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How can your worship join heaven's ceaseless praise?