2. (Psa 116:15) Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.

4. Rev. 4:1-11

5. I.The place of the coronation

6. T HE T HRONE IS THE THEME OF IT ALL  It is the theme of Revelation 4  It is the theme of all of History  It is the theme of Heaven (I Kings 22:19; Ezk. 1:26; Isa 6:1  It is the theme of the Book of Revelation (55 times the word is used in the N.T., 40 in this book)  It is the theme of your life.

7. A. The description Sitting on the throne

8. likejasper Rev. 4:3 And he that sat was to look upon like a jasper and a sardine stone: and there was a rainbow round about the throne, in sight like unto an emerald.

9. Rev 21:10-11 And he carried me away in the spirit to a great and high mountain, and shewed me that great city, the holy Jerusalem, descending out of heaven from God, Having the glory of God: and her light was like unto a stone most precious, even like a jasper stone, clear as crystal;

10. B. The description of what is Surrounding the throne

11. emerald Rev. 4 : 3-4 And he that sat was to look upon like a jasper and a sardine stone: and there was a rainbow round about the throne, in sight like unto an emerald. And round about the throne were four and twenty seats: and upon the seats I saw four and twenty elders sitting, clothed in white raiment; and they had on their heads crowns of gold.

12.  When most people think of the throne and the rainbow they think of an arch over the top of the throne.  The term used by John is “round about” the throne. That term is used 285 times in the bible to describe circling around, not over  On the High priest Breastplate Emerald represented Judah who means “Praise”

14. I.The place of the coronation II.The people of the coronation

15. Rev. 4 : 3-4 And he that sat was to look upon like a jasper and a sardine stone: and there was a rainbow round about the throne, in sight like unto an emerald. And round about the throne were four and twenty seats: and upon the seats I saw four and twenty elders sitting, clothed in white raiment; and they had on their heads crowns of gold.

16. out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation reign on the earth Rev. 5:8-10 And when he had taken the book, the four beasts and four and twenty elders fell down before the Lamb, having every one of them harps, and golden vials full of odours, which are the prayers of saints. And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation; And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth. The next time they show up Rev. 19

17. A.Look at there Position

18. Rev. 4 : 3-4 And he that sat was to look upon like a jasper and a sardine stone: and there was a rainbow round about the throne, in sight like unto an emerald. And round about the throne were four and twenty seats: and upon the seats I saw four and twenty elders SITTING, clothed in white raiment; and they had on their heads crowns of gold.

19. Matt. 11:28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Rev. 3:21 To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne.

20. A.Look at there Position B.Look at their clothing

21. Rev. 4 : 3-4 And he that sat was to look upon like a jasper and a sardine stone: and there was a rainbow round about the throne, in sight like unto an emerald. And round about the throne were four and twenty seats: and upon the seats I saw four and twenty elders sitting, CLOTHED IN WHITE RAIMENT; and they had on their heads crowns of gold.

22. arrayed in fine linen, clean and white: for the fine linen is the righteousness of saints Rev. 19:7-8 Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready. And to her was granted that she should be arrayed in fine linen, clean and white: for the fine linen is the righteousness of saints.

23. A.Look at there Position B.Look at their clothing C.Look at what is on their head

24. Rev. 4 : 3-4 And he that sat was to look upon like a jasper and a sardine stone: and there was a rainbow round about the throne, in sight like unto an emerald. And round about the throne were four and twenty seats: and upon the seats I saw four and twenty elders sitting, clothed in white raiment; and they had on their HEADS CROWNS OF GOLD.

26. A.Look at there Position B.Look at their clothing C.Look at what is on their head D.Look what is in their hands

27. golden vials full of odours which are the prayers of saints (Rev 5:8) And when he had taken the book, the four beasts and four and twenty elders fell down before the Lamb, having every one of them harps, and golden vials full of odours, which are the prayers of saints.

28. 1. Harps In the Old Testament the Harp was through out the Psalms

29. (Psa 141:2) Let my prayer be set forth before thee as incense; and the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice.

30. 1. Harps 2. Vials Odor = is translated Incense in other places in the Bible Not only will we be bring praise to God through song, but through smell The beautiful smell is the prayers of the saints

31. Rev. 5:8 Rev. 8: 2-5 Rev. 11:19 Rev. 16:17-18

32. 1. Harps 2. Vials What does your prayers smell like? How big is your vial? Will your prayers put off an aroma for 7 years?

33. I.The place of the coronation II.The people of the coronation III.The process of the Coronation

34. cast their crowns before the throne, saying (Rev 4:10) The four and twenty elders fall down before him that sat on the throne, and worship him that liveth for ever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying, (Rev 4:11) Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.

35. powerriches wisdomstrengthhonourglory blessing (Rev 5:11-14) And I beheld, and I heard the voice of many angels round about the throne and the beasts and the elders: and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands; Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing. And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, heard I saying, Blessing, and honour, and glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever. And the four beasts said, Amen. And the four and twenty elders fell down and worshipped him that liveth for ever and ever.

36. Thou art worthy for thou wast slain hast redeemed us to God by thy blood (Rev 5:9) And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation;

37. Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain (Rev 5:11-14) And I beheld, and I heard the voice of many angels round about the throne and the beasts and the elders: and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands; Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing. And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, heard I saying, Blessing, and honour, and glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever. And the four beasts said, Amen. And the four and twenty elders fell down and worshipped him that liveth for ever and ever.