I feel the way the book of revelation describes the 7 churches is really describing denominations and not separate churches in philosophical sense. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading jesus and the lampstands. And, being turned, i saw seven golden candlesticks. God gave it to him to show his servants the things that must happen soon. Do our minds become confused when we hear all those sevens and l2s, and all those strange titles applied to jesusthe alpha and omega and the bright morning star. The second and third chapter goes into great detail about the successes and failures of these seven churches. It is generally agreed that the 7 gold lamp stands described in revelation refer to the 7 churches that the apostle john was particularly concerned about. The answer for this question is found in revelation 11. Birdseye view of the wilderness sanctuary smcas0203 options. The one who holds the seven stars in his right hand, the one who walks among the seven golden lampstands, says this. How are the seven lampstands related to the seven churches of revelation. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house.
If god opens and closes the book of revelation the. It opens with an incredible encounter between jesus and the apostle. Grace and peace to you from him who is and was and is to. The whole book of revelation, along with old testament apocalyptic books, are prophesying about the coming of messianic reign. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Script what do the seven lamp stands in the revelation represent that jesus stands amidst. To describe what the church is in its spiritual significance would take a thousand books. The seven churches of revelation smcas0246 options.
As translated by the second spiritual house 9781598005585. The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches, and the lampstands are. This week in the series the book of revelation, dr. What are the seven candlesticks lampstands of revelation.
Grace to you, and peace, from him who is, and who was, and who is coming, and from the seven spirits that are before his throne, ylt. The above verse is introduces us to a symbol the lord used in a vision given to the aged. When it is opened, it is found to be full of startling, and some times frightening, images and symbols. What is the meaning of the lampstands in the book of. The seven lamp stand represent the seven churches that christ heads. The symbolism of the two olive trees and two lampstands is encountered in a slightly different arrangement in the book of zechariah. Just as in the early chapters of this book we had seven golden candlesticks, which, though one in christ, yet are spoken of as separate, so here the double aspect, the diverse though united efforts of the two witnesses. The book of revelation for the purpose of seeking a chronological order all verses used in revelation are categorized to form a chronological reading with other prophetic passages added. Study the bible online using commentary on revelation 11. John the apostle names himself as the one who wrote down what the lord said through the angel. Much of the book tells of horrendous events that will occur as satan tries to destroy gods people and all creation. What do the 7 lampstands represent in the book of revelation.
When the book of revelation refers to the lampstands, what do they mean. Jesus is alive and is the supreme power of the universe. In revelation chapters, seven stars are referenced four times. What are the seven lampstands candlesticks of revelation. The book of revelation remains a closed book for many. The first time we see the word lampstand in the bible is in exodus 25. The book of revelation was written by john, the apostle. The lampstands in the book of revelation are found for the first time in revelation 1. What do the lampstands in the book of revelation mean. The two witnesses are the two olive trees and the two lamps that stand before the lord of the earth.
Here we discover that the seven lampstands are symbolic of seven churches. In the book of revelation, what are the lampstands. And when i turned i saw seven golden lamp stands, and among the lamp stands was someone like a son of man, dressed in a robe reaching down to his feet and with a golden sash around his chest. Books of the bible revelation seven candlesticks of revelation. If this is the case, note that christ walks among the seven lamp stands. The book of revelation victory, christs reign, eternity the book of revelation demonstrates gods almighty infinite love, power, sovereignty, and truth. He sent this revelation through his angel to his servant john. The eightfold characteristics of the son of man, revelation 1. Its interesting to note just how precise god is in explaining how he wanted the lampstand to look. The book of revelation points the cluedin readers mind to the patterns of god found in the temple.
Also, the first few chapters of revelation contain letters from jesus to seven historical churches in asia minor. Just as in the early chapters of this book we had seven golden candlesticks, which, though one in christ. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. The seven churches of revelation kindle edition by prasher, george, press, hayes. He was wearing a long robe with a gold sash around his chest. The two witnesses and lampstands in revelation 11 the. And in the midst of the seven candlesticks one like unto the son of man, clothed with a. John is given a vision in which he is seeing the seven spirits of god. John hears a voicea great voice, a voice like a trumpetbehind him, not above, nor before. These are the two olive trees, and the two candlesticks standing before the god of the earth. There is something else interesting in jewish custom the shadow of things to come, there is the menorah that has seven candle sticks, and a hanukkah which has nine candles, two extra lamps the hanukkah is lit at the feast of trumpets, remember it. Posted on november 26, 2016 october 27, 2019 by book of revelation. Among the lampstands the book of revelation amazing facts.
Join pastor wes morris of the rock church fenton for the first study on the seven lamp stands. These are the two olive trees and the two lampstands that stand before the lord of the earth. And i will grant authority to my two witnesses, and they will prophesy for twelve hundred and sixty days, clothed in sackcloth. What is the significance of the lampstand in the bible.
Revelation 1 nog the revelation of jesus christ to the. Examples of passages that reflect the temple are these this list modified from niv cultural backgrounds study bible page 2230. Thus, we can divide the book into these three parts. This is precisely what we see in revelation eleven. Indeed, some might feel revelationssymbols and metaphors are so confusing that they. The two witnesses of revelation 11 are also the lamp stands light and olive trees anointing by the spirit. Revelation 1 names of god bible nog the revelation of jesus christ to the seven churches. I would like to notice some points from the seven golden lampstands the lord used to symbolize these local churches. I doubt that the apostle john wanted us to identify these figures or images with particular people but to understand what they represent.
The secret meaning of the seven stars that you saw in my right hand and the seven gold lamp stands is this. The lamb in the structure of the book of revelation. This means that as the church passes from the church age to the kingdom age as in the eleventh chapter of the book of revelation there will be a double pentecost two sets of fiftypentecost means fifty of deity gold and judgment bronze. In part, john writes, then i turned to see the voice that was speaking to me, and on turning i saw seven golden lampstands, and in the midst of the lampstands one like a son of man, clothed with a long robe. The lamp and lampstands of revelation i love you, god. Breaking down the book of revelation myblessedhope. The book of revelation describes a vision given to the apostle john. A metaphor glossary for the book of revelation as one tool for greater understanding of the word of god.
What do we learn about the temple in the book of revelation. That jesus is depicted as walking among these seven lampstands suggests, not. Chapter 1 according to verse three the book of revelation is a prophetic revelation. Suddenly, i heard a loud voice behind me, a voice that sounded like a trumpet blast. These witnesses are the two olive trees and the two lamp stands standing in the presence of the lord of the earth. Ultimately jesus is the light of the world and as the church we are called to be his lampstands. I take the revelation, after chapter 3, as a highly, intentionally symbolic book. There is a decoder ring to the metaphorical imagery of the book. The book of revelation paintings gallery the apocalypse profusely illustrated with exegis by. And in the midst of the seven lamp stands one like unto the son of man, clothed with a garment down to the foot, and girt about the paps with a golden girdle. I iii is current time gap daniels 69th week has ended. The seven golden lamps and i turned to see the voice that spoke with me. They are present, standing in gods present while the presentation of the prophetic revelation is given to him, verse four.
Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Book of revelation biblical interpretations, pictures. Christs church on earth is the lampstand upon which jesus light to the nations shines out upon the world. Whowhat are the two olive trees and the lampstand of. The book of revelation is in harmony with the prophecies in the old testament especially the ones written by ezekiel, daniel and zechariah.
I feel people parse words when they say its wrong to belong to a particular denomination. The seven golden lampstands are cressets representing the seven churches 20, the sevenfold lampstand of the jewish temple cf. The book of revelation is not so intimidating once you understand what the author was up to. Scripture provides the following clue to the identity of the two witnesses. But the meaning of the two lampstands changes in revelation 11. The two olive trees and two lampstands who stand before god explained by. Jesus concludes all 7 letters with with the words, he who has an ear, let him hear what the spirit.