Whowhat are the two olive trees and the lampstand of. Until now, john had seen nothing unusual on this occasion. Jesus said we christians are the light of the world and our light is our good works, the good works caused by the fact that christ has been born in us and is being formed in us. This is especially true of the less persecuted churches. Birdseye view of the wilderness sanctuary smcas0203 options. In fact, the order of the seven churches in the book of revelation is the actual order of cities on the postal route that circled around back to its starting point in ephesus. This is the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. Removing the lampstand when christ removes his presence. The one who was speaking to the apostle looked like a son of man. The lampstands were symbolic of spiritual light shining out to a spiritually dark world. The reference is to the fourth chapter of the book of zechariah.
The seven menorahs of revelation are an allusion to the seven menorahs of the physical temple which were to be kept shining brightly. The book of revelation often called the book of revelations, revelation to john, apocalypse of john, the revelation from jesus christ from its opening words, the apocalypse, the revelation, or simply revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book. Jan 02, 2020 there is nothing in revelation 11 that requires us to assume a famous identity for the two witnesses. Free access to sermons on the golden lampstand, church sermons, illustrations on the golden lampstand, and powerpoints for preaching on the golden lampstand. There we see one lampstand and the two olive trees. What is the meaning of the lampstands in the book of. At the time that john wrote revelation, he was an old man, the book of revelation is estimated to be written somewhere around 90 ad, so thats some 40 plus years after christ. Prophecy and cutting edge commentary on the end times and book of revelation. The book of revelation, being an apocalypse in the most part, is unique among the apocalypses of the ancient world in having an epistolary prologue.
The church in the book of revelation westminster theological. Mar 26, 2020 the book of the revelation, the overcomer, and the apostasy by daniel sheppard usa isbn. So today, we find ourselves on lesson number 2 of our study in the book of revelation. The book of revelation describes a vision given to the apostle john. Yet his splitsecond vision of the glorified son of man was etched in his memory, so that he was able to recall it when he began to write the book of revelation. What are the seven candlesticks lampstands of revelation.
They had become man pleasers, corrupted by appearances and fearful of the messianic jews. Hammer out its base and shaft, and make its flowerlike cups, buds and blossoms of one piece with them. Its shaft, its branches, its bowls, its ornamental knobs, and flowers shall be of one piece. The menorah news the 7 golden menorah of the revelation of. The oil which keeps the lamps burning is the holy spirit his word is a lamp unto our feet.
A christian who is shining with the light of christ will live a godly life 1 peter 2. The holy bible book 66 revelation kjv dramatized audio. All images are also avaliable in digital download for projection or other media use. You know that this book is the book of judgments, and judgment begins at the house of god. This website is a brief presentation concerning the local churches in the book of revelation based on the ministry of christian writers watchman nee and witness lee. 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. In the book of revelation the seven golden lampstands are the christian churches. What do the 7 lampstands represent in the book of revelation. May 18, 2019 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. The book of revelation begins with johns declaration that god had given him the revelation of jesus christ, and he extends a greeting like the apostle pauls greeting in his letters.
Sep 23, 2015 what do the 7 lampstands represent in the book of revelation prophecy talk with erika grey. Then at the end of the chapter we discover the meaning of the lampstands. I will remove your lampstand from its place revelation 2. What do the lampstands in the book of revelation mean. Seven is the number of perfection or completion in the bible. There, as here, we have the two olive trees, which are explained to be the two anointed ones which stand before the lord of the whole earth. The all bilbble is written by jews of israel, who were awaiting the promised messiah. In jesus letter to the church of ephesus, a church that had left its first love, the lord warns that they must repent or he will come to them and remove your lampstand from its place revelation 2. The lampstands in the book of revelation are found for the first time in revelation 1. I would like to notice some points from the seven golden lampstands the lord used to symbolize these local churches.
The letters to the seven churches are obviously part of the unity of the rest of the book sorry to charles, who spent three volumes arguing that, but thats the way i see it and make a lot of. In chapter one we are told that john, on the lords day, on the island of patmos, saw seven golden lampstands. The whole book of revelation, along with old testament apocalyptic books, are. The symbolism of the two olive trees and two lampstands is encountered in a slightly different arrangement in the book of zechariah. This is the verse which refers us to the vision of zechariah for the basis of our present vision. The diversity of cultures, philosophies, and religions in the city gave christianity a safe haven in this city known for its tolerance. What is the significance of the lampstand in the bible. I have no man to please and have no man that i answer to. The mystery of the seven stars that you saw in my right hand and of the seven golden lampstands is this. He had heard the voice of an angel a special servant of god, but the voice came from behind him. The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches, and the lampstands are the seven churches. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid luke 11.
He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he saw. And having turned i saw seven golden lampstands, and in the midst of the seven lampstands one like the son of man, clothed with a garment down to the feet and girded about the chest with a golden band. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. By the time we come to revelation, the church has become the lampstand. As was shown to the apostle john in the book of revelation the lampstands represent the churches of jesus christ who hold forth the light of the good news of the messiah. This implies the second lampstand was not present at this time. And were going to be looking at the last part of revelation 1 as well as part of revelation 2. Books of the bible revelation seven candlesticks of revelation. If not, i will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place, unless you repent. The meaning of the one lampstand and the two olive trees is as follows.
The seven lamp stand represent the seven churches that christ heads. The expression refers to jesus christ see the study. The seven churches of revelation smcas0246 options. Well, theres no doubt as to who wrote the book of revelation, its the apostle john. The term for earth is ges, which preterist interpreters generally prefer to interpret as designating the land of israel or the surrounding geographical area in order to restrict the scope of the book of revelation to israel in the events of a. 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. Script what do the seven lamp stands in the revelation represent that jesus stands amidst.
Therefore, it seems the two olive trees represent, 1 the law 2 the prophets while the two lampstands represent, 1 the old covenant church 2 the new testament church. Christs church on earth is the lampstand upon which jesus light to the. These are the two olive trees, and the two candlesticks standing before the god of the earth. The 7 stars and 7 golden lampstands of dna gnostic warrior. Scripture is overflowing with references that compare and contrast light and darkness, believer and unbeliever, right up through the book of revelation. Christ made these things known to his servant john by sending his angel to him, 2 and john has told all that he has seen. The mystery of the lampstand when the voice spoke to john, he turned to see who was speaking and immediately collapsed to the ground as if dead. First of all, the word church greek ekklesia simply. Could the lord remove the lampstand from the group of brethren you worship with.
The reference to golden lampstands more precisely identifies these with the lampstand of the old testament temple, as in revelation 1. John the divine, although the godgiven title is at the very beginning of the text, the revelation of jesus christ, which god. The answer for this question is found in revelation 11. Nov 19, 2012 this is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st. The first time we see the word lampstand in the bible is in exodus 25. This article is part of a series 12 then i turned to see the voice that spoke with me. No direct matches for your keyword exist in the king james bible. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. The revelation concerning the golden lampstand is no exception. Jun 19, 2019 the seven menorahs of revelation are an allusion to the seven menorahs of the physical temple which were to be kept shining brightly.
He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to eve rything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. The one who holds the seven stars in his right hand, the one who walks among the seven golden lampstands, says this. As we read what john sees, i ask you to visualize and imagine the descriptions given. What are the seven lampstands candlesticks of revelation. The apostle john tells us that he saw the lampstands for the first time after he turned to see who was speaking to him. I know the church members probably know what that is, the book of revelation. The beginning chapters of the book of revelation contain 7 letters to the 7 churches. The book of the revelation, the overcomer, and the apostasy remember, paul also confronted the fleshly pride and weakness of peter and james in antioch. John greets his readers with grace and peace from jesus christ, whom he identifies as trustworthy, eternal, and sovereign. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who bore witness to the word of god and to the testimony of jesus christ, even to all that he saw. Churches are supposed to be examples of holiness and so are the pastors.
Its interesting to note just how precise god is in explaining how he wanted the lampstand to look. Revelation 1 english standard version esv prologue. Now do you agree that the golden lampstand pictures the triune god. The book of the revelation, the overcomer, and the apostasy. The images are intended to teach and to spark an emotion upon seeing the things john sees. The first sign in revelation that the apostle john saw is the lampstands. Click the search button below to search the entire website including all scripture translations, comments, commentary, bible dictionary, articles, and other pages. God gave him this revelation in order to show his servants what must happen very soon. The lamp and lampstands of revelation i love you, god.
Its interesting to note just how precise god is in explaining how he. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of revelation. When we come to the book of the revelation, and the lampstand arises again in vision, in presentation here we find that everything is being brought to judgment according to the thought embodied in the lampstand. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. The seed of the revelation concerning the golden lampstand is sown in exodus 25. There is an interesting passage in zechariah 4 that gives us a prototype of the two witnesses of revelation. Jan 30, 2012 that the letters to the seven churches of revelation often betray characteristics of the cities in which these churches flourished reminds us how easily churches can reflect the values of their culture if we do not remain vigilant against those values. The second and third chapter goes into great detail about the successes and failures of these seven churches. Translate, these are the two olive trees and the two candlesticks which stand before the lord of the earth. 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 and with a golden sash around his chest revelation. This is his report concerning the message from god and the truth revealed by jesus christ.
More specifically, the letters are addressed to the 7 stars, representing the 7 angels of the churches. Therefore when the bilbble was translated, the word menorah, was translated as lampstands, taking away from the picture, the real meaning of this word. The revelation to john new international version the prologue 1. This chapter contains the prologue of the book, followed by the vision and commission of john. Find the golden lampstand sermons and illustrations. The new world translation of the holy scriptures is published by jehovahs witnesses. As jesus walked amid the seven lampstands in our text revelation 1. Good news translation here is the secret meaning of the seven stars that you see in my right hand, and of the seven gold lampstands. The seven stars appear to be the pastors of the seven churches.
In other words, the church was in danger of losing its. Oct 31, 2019 since the images of revelation come from god, we need to remind ourselves that this is how he sees the church. The first age battle is recounted in the epic of gilgamesh. The book of the revelation, the overcomer, and the apostasy by daniel sheppard usa isbn. Revelation 1,12 the first 12 apostles and the first followers of jesus of nazareth, were all jews. Among the lampstands the book of revelation amazing facts. It opens with an incredible encounter between jesus and the apostle. In the book of revelation, what are the lampstands. The first picture of the church we get in revelation is that the church is a lampstand revelation 1. The churches are represented by seven golden lampstands. This angel sent from jesus was on a mission to give john insights into the meaning of the visions within the book of revelation 22.
Christ is the lord, who walks as the sovereign priest among these lampstands. The book of the revelation, the overcomer, and the. Revelation 1 is the first chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. Book of revelation biblical interpretations, pictures. The lamps are fed by a shared bowl of oil which stands between two olive trees into which the oil from the trees drips zec. Scripture provides the following clue to the identity of the two witnesses. The book of revelation often called the book of revelations, revelation to john, apocalypse of john, the revelation from jesus christ from its opening words, the apocalypse, the revelation, or simply revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. And in the midst of the seven candlesticks one like unto the son of man, clothed with a garment.
In the old testament book of zechariah we encounter two olive trees, but only one lampstand. Zechariah has a vision in which he sees a solid gold lampstand. The seeds of the divine revelation are sown mostly in the first few books of the bible, and then they are gradually developed in the succeeding books until revelation, where the harvest is reaped. They are churches in the cities of ephesus, smyrna, pergamum, thyatira, sardis, philadelphia, and laodicea. The book of revelation is prophecy of the end times, but it is the written record of the final battle of good and evil that must take place to bring an end to each age, or yuga. Who are the two witnesses in the book of revelation. The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches. T here have been many attempts to bring a comprehensive understanding to the christian minds of the mysterious pictures seen in the book of revelation. The battle of the armageddon will be the fourth and final battle of good and evil that will occur.
That jesus is depicted as walking among these seven lampstands suggests, not. This week in the series the book of revelation, dr. The book of revelation refers to lampstands seven times in six verses rev. In revelation, the final, consummating book of the bible, the first vision seen by the apostle john is that of seven golden lampstands, symbolizing seven local churches.