STUDY QUESTIONS, Chapter 4

1. Because John was immediately in the Spirit and subsequently "air lifted" to the throne room of God, but only AFTER the letters to the seven churches, it’s a good indication that: (v.1)

• a. John was no longer on Patmos, but actually in heaven
• b. John's experience might "model" the future Rapture of the Church
• c. John had crossed the threshold of space and time
• d. All of the above
  

2. True or False. John gave an incredible description of God's features. (v.3)

3. Who are the twenty-four elders John saw sitting on twenty-four thrones around the throne of God? (v.4)

• a. Twenty-four angels
• b. Twelve elders of Israel, and the twelve Apostles of the Church
• c. Twenty-four Church martyrs
• d. Twenty-four Old Testament saints
  

4. Complete the following description John gave about the four "living creatures" he beheld in the midst and around the throne of God. (v.7)

• a. The first was like a _____________________________.
• b. The second was like a ___________________________.
• c. The third had a face like a ________________________.
• d. The fourth was like a ____________________________.
  

5. How do the four images of the four "living creatures" symbolize the four-fold life and ministry of Jesus Christ? (v.7)

• a. The first speaks of Jesus as the _________________________________.
• b. The second speaks of Jesus as the ______________________________.
• c. The third speaks of Jesus as the ________________________________.
• d. The fourth speaks of Jesus as the _______________________________.
  

6. True or False. This chapter concludes with an incredible "cycle of praise," during which John saw the twenty-four elders casting flowers before the feet of Jesus Christ. (v.9)