Rev 4 The Throne Room
John the Apostle received this vision while “in the Spirit” on the island of Patmos.
What is the heavenly throne room vision of Revelation 4?
Written on both sides and sealed with seven seals, this object was held in the right hand of God on the throne.
What is the scroll in the right hand of God in Revelation 5:1?
This colored horse carries a rider with a bow and crown, riding out conquering and to conquer
What is the white horse of the first seal in Revelation 6:1–2?
Seated here after leaving the temple, Jesus answered His disciples’ question: “What will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?”
What is the Mount of Olives — where Jesus delivered the Olivet Discourse in Matthew 24:3?
This angel appeared to Daniel while he was confessing his sin in prayer, at the time of the evening sacrifice, to deliver the 70 Weeks prophecy
Who is Gabriel — the angel sent to Daniel in Daniel 9:21?
These twenty-four figures surround the central throne, dressed in white robes and wearing golden crowns.
Who are the elders surrounding the throne in Revelation 4:4?
No one in heaven, on earth, or under the earth was found worthy to do this — causing John to weep bitterly.
What is opening the scroll and breaking its seven seals?
The rider of this horse takes peace from the earth, making people slay one another, and is given a great sword
What is the red horse of the second seal in Revelation 6:3–4?
“Many will come in my name, saying ‘I am the Christ,’ and will lead many astray” - Jesus names this as the FIRST warning sign, the first birth pain, before wars or famines.
What is deception — false messiahs — the first sign Jesus warns about in Matthew 24:4–5?
Seventy weeks of years ( 490 years total ) are decreed over these two things: Daniel’s people and Daniel’s holy city.
What is Israel and Jerusalem — the focus of the Seventy Weeks prophecy in Daniel 9:24?
A lion, an ox, a creature with a man’s face, and a flying eagle — each with six wings and covered in eyes — these four beings surround the throne.
What are the four living creatures of Revelation 4:6–8?
“The Lion of the tribe of Judah” and “the Root of David”
What are the titles that declare Jesus worthy to open the scroll in Revelation 5:5?
: “A quart of wheat for a day’s wages, and three quarts of barley for a day’s wages”, declared by a voice from the four living creatures, depicting catastrophic food scarcity
What is the third seal — the black horse depicting devastating famine in Revelation 6:5–6?
Jesus quotes this Old Testament prophet in Matthew 24:15 when warning about the “abomination of desolation standing in the holy place.”
Who is Daniel — the prophet Jesus directly quotes in Matthew 24:15?
A prince breaks his covenant with Israel, ends sacrifice and offering, and sets up the abomination of desolation in the temple.
What happens at the midpoint of the 70th Week according to Daniel 9:27?
“Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come!” — cried day and night before the throne, echoing Isaiah 6:3.
What do the four living creatures cry out before the throne in Revelation 4:8?
Standing as though slain, with seven horns and seven eyes — the eyes representing the seven spirits of God sent out into all the earth, signifying perfect power and knowledge.
How is the Lamb described when John sees Him in Revelation 5:6?
This rider’s name is Death, with Hades following close behind: given power to kill by sword, famine, plague, and wild beasts over a fourth of the earth.
What is the fourth seal — the pale horse of Death and Hades in Revelation 6:7–8? (
“Such as has not been from the beginning of the world until now, no, and never will be” - if not cut short, no human being would survive, but it will be shortened for the sake of the elect.
What is the Great Tribulation, described by Jesus in Matthew 24:21–22?
Finish transgression, put an end to sin, atone for iniquity, bring in everlasting righteousness, seal vision and prophet, and anoint the Most Holy Place
What are the six purposes of the Seventy Weeks listed in Daniel 9:24?
Redemption and return
A rainbow like an emerald, a sea of glass like crystal, flashes of lightning, rumblings, peals of thunder, and seven blazing torches — all seen or heard around this place in Revelation 4:3–6.
What did John see and hear surrounding the heavenly throne in Revelation 4:3–6?
“You are worthy to take the scroll… for you were slain, and with your blood you purchased for God persons from every tribe and language and people and nation. You have made them a kingdom and priests.”
What is the new song sung to the Lamb in Revelation 5:9–10?
“How long, Sovereign Lord, holy and true, until you judge and avenge our blood?” cried by souls under the altar, each given something and told to wait. $$$$
What is the fifth seal — the martyrs under the altar crying out for justice in Revelation 6:9–11?
white robe---daily double$$$$
The sun darkened, the moon giving no light, and the stars falling from the sky — these three phenomena appear immediately after the tribulation
What are the three cosmic signs of Matthew 24:29 that precede the return of Christ?
483 years — or 69 weeks
How many years pass from the decree to rebuild Jerusalem to the cutting off of Messiah,