Jesus’ Throne - Invited by Christ. Not Bob Barker.
Revelation 4:1
After this I looked, and there before me was a door standing open in heaven. And the voice I had first heard speaking to me like a trumpet said, “Come up here…”
Wow! What would your first thought be if those words were spoken to you, through the door of heaven?
“Hey Drew… come over here, let me show you something.”
I don’t know about you, but if God said that to me, I’d probably be looking around to make sure He was actually talking to me.I mean, He knows who I am after all, right? It seems a bit incredulous to me.Almost like the Price is Right “Come on Down!!!”
The idea of standing in the throne room of Christ has inspired many songs… Better is One Day, I Can Only Imagine, and countless others.The throne of Christ is a place of grace, mercy, forgiveness, and peace. We should know that our God wants us, individually, to be able to worship His Son at His throne. That’s what is different about Christianity; we don’t need someone to go between us and Christ. We are invited in. So now what?
Revelation 4 paints us a beautiful picture of the splendor of the throne of Christ, a splendor that Christ Himself died to offer each of us. Imagine how the music must sound there!?!He overcame the power of sin and death, so that we can be with Him there. A place of worship.A place of forgiveness.A place that we have been invited into by the sacrifice of Christ.Will you go in?
Drew Fausett
Day 1
All Creation Worships
Read Revelation 4:1-6a
In this passage, John receives a image of heaven with everything worshiping God.
This scene depicts many things worshiping God in there own way.List all of the things that are worshiping God in this scene.How does each thing worship God?
Are you worshiping God with all you have?Has God given you a special way to worship Him?Are you using it?
Day 2
All Creation Worships
Read Psalm 148
This Psalm is a call for everything able to come and worship God.
There are 3 reasons in this passage given for worshiping God, what are they?
From where do praises come in this Psalm?Is there any place fro which praises don’t come?
Praise is supposed to come from you as well, how do you praise God?
Day 3
All Creation Worships
Read Psalm 19:1-6
This Psalm describes how nature sings God’s praises.
How do the heavens, the stars, and the sun declare God’s glory?Do they do anything different from normal?
How can you praise God in everyday ways?How can you praise God where you are?
Day 4
All Creation Worships
Read Psalm 8
This Psalm tells us why we should be praising God.
What things inspire the psalmist to sing God’s praises?
How does man fit into this song of praise?Do you worship God with all that is in your control?
Day 5
The Rocks Cry Out
Read Luke 19:37-40
This passage describes Jesus’ Triumphal entry into Jerusalem, just days before His death on the cross.
What kept the rocks from stones from crying out?Why were these people singing the praises of Jesus?What miracles have you seen that God deserves praise for?
Sometimes people will tell you not to praise God.From Jesus’ response, is it ever wrong to praise God?
Day 6
Why We Worship Him
Read Revelation 4: 6b-8
This passage describes 4 living creatures and the song they sing.
It has been suggested that each of the four living things represent things in the created world.What does it mean that these four creatures worship God?Is anyone exempt from worship?Do you skip an opportunity to worship God?
The song of the living creatures tells us a major reason for worshiping God, His holiness.Why does God’s holiness make Him worthy of worship?Who else do you know that is truly holy?
Day 7
We Worship Together
Read Revelation 4: 9-11
This passage describes worship in Heaven.
When the 4 creatures worship God, what does everyone else do?What is the posture of the worshipers?How are they worshiping?
According to the song, what is the Lord worthy to receive?Have you worshiped God by giving Him glory, honor, or power?
