Week 13: The Throne Room of Heaven Pt. 1

1/4/2026 - Paul Bernard

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Individual/Small Group Study

1. In Revelation 4:1, John sees a door standing open in heaven—how does this image of invitation reflect Jesus’ words in John 10:9 and Revelation 3:8, and what does it say about our access to God today?

2. What does it mean that John was “in the Spirit” in Revelation 4:2, and how might this speak to the importance of spiritual attentiveness in our own walk with God?

3. How does the vision of God’s throne in Revelation 4:2–3 compare with Isaiah 6:1–5 and Daniel 7:9–10, and how should it shape our understanding of God’s rule and glory?

4. Revelation 4:3 mentions precious stones and a rainbow encircling the throne—what might these images reveal about God’s beauty, faithfulness, and transcendence?

5. Who are the 24 elders in Revelation 4:4, and how might their number and position reflect the unity of God’s people across the Old and New Testaments (see Matthew 19:28 and Revelation 21:12–14)?

6. How does the presence of white robes and golden crowns on the elders help us understand what it means to reign with Christ and worship Him with our whole lives?