Rev 4-5 - Sanctuary in Revelation

Revelation 4-5
The Sanctuary in Revelation
Brief Idea: The reality of a heavenly sanctuary is obvious in the book of

Revelation. Understanding the sanctuary services is helpful to understanding the
book of Revelation. The timing of various sections of Revelation becomes apparent
via sanctuary items when the books of Daniel and Hebrews are well understood.
Correlations between the Earthly Sanctuary and Views of the Heavenly in

Revelation
On Earth: A Laver
In Heaven: “before the throne there was a sea of glass” Re 4:6
On Earth: A Candlestick
In Heaven: “seven lamps of fire burning before the throne. . . the seven Spirits of God”
Re 4:5
On Earth: A Lamb Slain

In Heaven: “a Lamb as it had been slain” Re 5:6
On Earth: An Ark of the Covenant

In Heaven: “in heaven . . . in the temple, the Ark of His Testament” Re 11:19; 15:5
On Earth: A Curtain entrance into the Holy and Most Holy Places (oftentimes the
curtain into the Holy Place is called a “door” Ex 33:9-10; 35:15-17; etc.)
In Heaven: “a door” Re 3:8-9, 4:1 (See Ja 5:8-9)
On Earth: An Altar of Incense and a Censer and Incense

In Heaven: An “ altar, having a golden censer; and . . .much incense” Re 8:3
On Earth: Angels in the art-work everywhere

In Heaven: Angels in the temple, everywhere. Re 15:6, 7:11, etc.
On Earth: Priests in the Holy Place; High Priest in both apartments

In Heaven: Priests (Re 5:10) and persons in the temple (Re 11:1) and a High Priest. Re
1:13.
On Earth: Table of Shewbread; Mercy Seat (seating the bread and the Shekina)
In Heaven: The Throne of God; moving from the Holy to the Most Holy
On Earth: Two golden angels looked down at the mercy seat and ark.
In Heaven: Angels are observers of the MHP Judgment and of Christ’s intercession. Re
3:5
Holy Place Elements

Lamp
Incense
Most Holy Place

Ark
Angels Watching Mercy and Judgment
Timing Via the Sanctuary
4 BC to AD 31 Courtyard
AD 31 to AD 1844 Holy Place
AD 1844 to AD 20121 Most Holy Place
AD 2012 to Second Coming Holy Place
Discussion:
When is the book unsealed?
Thus the Jewish leaders made their choice. Their decision was registered in the book
which John saw in the hand of Him that sat upon the throne, the book which no man
could open. In all its vindictiveness this decision will appear before them in the day
when this book is unsealed by the Lion of the tribe of Judah. {COL 294.1}
What is in the book?
"And I saw in the right hand of Him that sat on the throne a book written within and
on the backside, sealed with seven seals. And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a
loud voice, Who is worthy to open the book, and to loose the seals thereof? And no man
in heaven, nor in earth, neither under the earth, was able to open the book, neither to
look thereon" (Revelation 5:1-3). {9MR 7.1}
There in His open hand lay the book, the roll of the history of God's providences, the
prophetic history of nations and the church. Herein was contained the divine utterances,
His authority, His commandments, His laws, the whole symbolic counsel of the Eternal,
and the history of all ruling powers in the nations. In symbolic language was contained in
that roll the influence of every nation, tongue, and people from the beginning of earth's
history to its close. {9MR 7.2}
Who are the Twenty-four Elders?
EC – Find out why Stephen Bohr believes what he does about this and explain his reasons
in a short paper. Then react to it. Is he right?
Re 4:1 After this I looked, and, behold, a door was opened in heaven:
and the first voice which I heard was as it were of a trumpet talking with
me; which said, Come up hither, and I will shew thee things which must
be hereafter. 2 And immediately I was in the spirit: and, behold, a throne
was set in heaven, and one sat on the throne.
Key observations:
These are things which happened after the time of John, “hereafter.” Rev 4:1.
Therefore this is not a picture of the beginning of Christ’s ministry in the heavenly
sanctuary.
A throne is “set” and a Sovereign is seated.

1
A fake date representing the Close of Human Probation
Jesus was seated as Priest at his ascension. That was in the temple. This is
the “throne of grace.” Heb 4:16.
Heb 8:1 Now of the things which we have spoken this is the sum: We
have such an high priest, who is set on the right hand of the throne
of the Majesty in the heavens;
Heb 12:2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who
for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the
shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
By the time of Laodicea, the judgment age, Jesus has been seated on his
“Father’s throne.” He offers a seat on this same throne to overcomers. As
they will not sit there until after He returns, this must be the “throne of his
glory,” the “Judgment seat.” Matt 19:28; Matt 25:31-32; Ro 14:10; 2Co 5:10.
Re 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.
Re 11:15 And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great
voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become the
kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and
ever. . . . 18 And the nations were angry, and thy wrath is come, and
the time of the dead, that they should be judged, and that thou
shouldest give reward unto thy servants the prophets, and to the
saints, and them that fear thy name, small and great; and shouldest
destroy them which destroy the earth. 19 And the temple of God
was opened in heaven, and there was seen in his temple the ark
of his testament: and there were lightnings, and voices, and
thunderings, and an earthquake, and great hail.
Ps 122:3 Jerusalem is builded as a city that is compact together: 4
Whither the tribes go up, the tribes of the LORD, unto the testimony of
Israel, to give thanks unto the name of the LORD. 5 For there are set
thrones of judgment, the thrones of the house of David.
A “door” is “opened” in “heaven” – showing that the sanctuary in heaven has

“doors.”
We have read about a door opening and another door closing in heaven
already. (Re 3:7-8) The timing, the Philadelphia church age, corresponds well
to the opening of the Investigative Judgment.
Christ is Worthy, Be Reverent
EC Listen to the Sermon “Christ is Worthy, Be Reverent”
In Class Project: On what basis does Revelation say that Jesus is worthy? (two answers).
What does He deserve? These things that He deserves are important to us and can be
mentioned intelligently in our prayers:
How can students who are greatly in need of help be encouraged to press on in the
right way? Only by treating them with the love that Christ revealed. You may say
we should treat them as they deserve. What if Christ treated us thus? He, the
Sinless One, was treated as we deserve, that we, fallen and sinful, might
be treated as He deserved. Teachers, treat your unpromising students as you
think they richly deserve, and you will cut them off from hope and spoil your
influence. Will this pay? No, a hundred times, no. Bind the one who needs your
help close to a loving, sympathizing heart, and you will save a soul from death and
hide a multitude of sins. {CT 267.4}

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Revelation 4-5

The Sanctuary in Revelation

Brief Idea: The reality of a heavenly sanctuary is obvious in the book of

Correlations between the Earthly Sanctuary and Views of the Heavenly in

On Earth: A Lamb Slain

On Earth: An Ark of the Covenant

On Earth: An Altar of Incense and a Censer and Incense

On Earth: Angels in the art-work everywhere

On Earth: Priests in the Holy Place; High Priest in both apartments

Holy Place Elements

Most Holy Place

When is the book unsealed?

What is in the book?

Who are the Twenty-four Elders?

A throne is “set” and a Sovereign is seated.

Re 3:21 To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my

A “door” is “opened” in “heaven” – showing that the sanctuary in heaven has

Christ is Worthy, Be Reverent

EC Listen to the Sermon “Christ is Worthy, Be Reverent”

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