THE SEALED BOOK. Held in the hand of the occupant upon the throne. There was no one in heaven or earth worthy to open the book, let alone look inside and see its contents, but the Lamb of God. His identity is completed by the prophetic name whereby He is called. The LION of the tribe of Judah and the ROOT of David. Lamb of redemption. A Lion when facing the enemy. The Root and offspring of the true nation of the Lord. Rev. 5:3-5 The WORTHY one. The eternal sound of worship and praise reverberating throughout the corridors of the New Jerusalem. Rev. 5:9 A divine appointment set for the millennium, the Sabbath day, the one thousand years of rest. The redeemed set to establish a kingdom of righteousness on earth, prior to the new heavens and the new earth. Rev. 5:10 His kingdom on earth is to be a kingdom without sin or sinners. No sickness, disease or death. A time of harmonious living among all that are citizens of that glorious and wonderful age. There is established leadership in the kingdom that He has prepared for those who love Him.
ANGELIC HOSTS SURROUNDING THE THRONE. The sum of this angelic throng surrounding the throne is immeasurable. The first reference to their numbers is, < many >, abundant or plenteous, a vast sum. The next reckoning of their number is < ten thousand time ten thousand > which would be one hundred million. Ten thousand, however according to Strongs Dictionary is the Greek word, <murias> or myriad or an indefinite number. The final reference is to thousands of thousands, a number which is impossible to summarize. The term angel does not always indicate a created angel. In can be used in reference to any messenger of the Lord or a Pastor. John the Baptist is called a messenger (angel). Luke 7:27 Jesus sent messengers (angels) to the village to prepare for His coming. Luke 9:52 The Pastors of the seven churches in Asia are addressed as the angel of the church. Rev. 1:20 With this broad usage of the term <angel> this vast multitude could have a much more extensive meaning as to its content.
A GREAT MULTITUDE STANDING BEFORE THE THRONE. The number of this mammoth gathering is innumerable to man, only the Lord could calculate their number if He so desired. They originate from every and all, tongues, tribes, and nations. Rev. 7:9 This consummated the prophecy of Jesus that all would hear and then the end should come. Mt. 24:14 They are wearing long white {leukus, white, from luke <light>} robes. Their garb identifies them as saints clothed in the righteousness of the Almighty. Rev. 19:8 Their robes scintillate with the visible glory of the Lord. They are beings of light, for they are members of the kingdom of light. Col. 1:12