Saturday, 19 May 2012

The story of two olive trees - WINNER 3


2. SEVEN SEALED BOOK
In Heaven, John the Apostle saw a scroll with writing on both sides and sealed with seven seals in God's right hand(Rev 5:1). Seven seals mean that the book is so completely sealed that no one could to open or see the scroll.
Rev 5:1 Then I saw in the right hand of him who sat on the throne a scroll with writing on both sides and sealed with seven seals.
John the Apostle cried bitterly because no one was found worthy to open the scroll or look contents(Rev 5:4). John the Apostle was one of the disciple who received promise from Jesus that he could receive throne to rule Israel(Mat 19:28). Hence, for all his suffering during his entire life, John the Apostle witnessed that Jesus was son of God. Yet, Jesus who should receive God's seven sealed book was found nowhere when he saw in heaven, and he thought his suffering in the earth a vain effort, so wept bitterly.
Rev 5:4 I wept and wept because no one was found who was worthy to open the scroll or look inside.
At that moment, Jesus appeared and received the scroll from the right hand of God(Rev 5:7-8). Then four living creatures and the 24 elders fell down before the Lamb. Due to Jesus Christ's crucifixion, He became a priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek(Psa 110:4).
Rev 5:7-8 He came and took the scroll from the right hand of him who sat on the throne. And when he had taken it, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb. Each one had a harp and they were holding golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints.
Psa 110:4 The LORD has sworn and will not change his mind: "You are a priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek."
1. RESURRECTION AND ASCENSION OF JESUS 2. SEVEN SEALED BOOK
3. NECESSITY FOR TWO OLIVE TREES
4. REQUEST FOR THE WINNER
5. PROMISES GIVEN TO WINNER
6. THE SPRING OF THE WATER OF LIFE AND A SHARP SICKLE
7. THE HOLY CITY, THE NEW JERUSALEM