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May 28, 2015
The four living creatures were seen by Ezekiel ( OT) but also in Revelation (NT). It is important to know what they symbolize and how we can understand God better. There have been different speculations as to what they mean in entirety or just their heads. if you are still confused or don't even have an idea of what they are, this article will help you to make a decision on what to believe.
First, it is obviously clear that the Twenty-four (24) elders represent the twelve tribes of Israel and the twelve apostles. The four living creatures, however, are as follows:
Idea/Revelation no. 1
- The four living creatures represent universal creation; on some accounts, the four evangelists.
- The one with the face of a man is St Matthew, who starts his book with the human genealogy of Christ;
- The lion stands for St Mark: his Gospel begins with the voice crying in the wilderness (which is where the lion's roar can be heard);
- The ox is a reference to the sacrifices in the temple of Jerusalem, which is where St Luke begins his account of Christ's life
- The eagle represents St John, who soars to the heights to contemplate the divinity of the Word.
Revelation no. 1 (Simplified)
Lion, Calf, Human Being, Eagle: these symbolize, respectively, what is noblest, strongest, wisest, and swiftest in creation. Calf: traditionally translated “ox,”. The Greek word refers to a heifer or young bull. These four creatures have been used as symbols of the evangelists Mark, Luke, Matthew, and John, respectively. Thus the four living creatures represent all of creation as simplified below:- Lion - wild animals
- Ox - tamed animals
- Man - humans
- Eagle - birds
Idea/Revelation no. 2
The Four living creatures are Four Angels mention In the Book Of Enoch...Chapter 40.....[Chapter 40]1 And after that I saw thousands of thousands and ten thousand times ten thousand, I saw a multitude 2 beyond number and reckoning, who stood before the Lord of Spirits. And on the four sides of the Lord of Spirits I saw four presences, different from those that sleep not, and I learnt their names: for the angel that went with me made known to me their names, and showed me all the hidden things. 3 And I heard the voices of those four presences as they uttered praises before the Lord of glory. 4,5 The first voice blesses the Lord of Spirits for ever and ever. And the second voice I heard blessing 6 the Elect One and the elect ones who hang upon the Lord of Spirits. And the third voice I heard pray and intercede for those who dwell on the earth and supplicate in the name of the Lord of Spirits. 7 And I heard the fourth voice fending off the Satans and forbidding them to come before the Lord 8 of Spirits to accuse them who dwell on the earth. After that I asked the angel of peace who went with me, who showed me everything that is hidden: 'Who are these four presences which I have 9 seen and whose words I have heard and written down?' And he said to me: 'This first is Michael, the merciful and long-suffering: and the second, who is set over all the diseases and all the wounds of the children of men, is Raphael: and the third, who is set over all the powers, is Gabriel: and the fourth, who is set over the repentance unto hope of those who inherit eternal life, is named Phanuel.' 10 And these are the four angels of the Lord of Spirits and the four voices I heard in those days.Revelation/Idea no. 2 does not provide much evidence for us to make a decision on this because it focuses on the angels, while Idea no. 2 brings the focus back to Christ, which is the beginning and end of the gospel.
Idea/Revelation no. 3
The four living creatures can be identified as the last priest king given understanding of the most high, and only Lord, God's will.- Lion- king,
- Ox- priestly sacrifice
- Eagle (as it is soars)- one of understanding (includes the many eyes within).
- They four are the one mightiest angel (Chayot), who authored the small scroll; sweet in the mouth, but bitter in the belly.
CONCLUSION
The four living creatures are represented very well as seen in Idea no. 1, however it is left for us to search the scriptures and get a better understanding of them. It is not enough to hear someone else's revelation but what God has to say to you about it. See: Description of The Four Living Creatures Do you have any other ideas or revelations to help us understand better? Your turn....Symbols of The Four Living Creatures & The 24 Elders
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May 27, 2015
Ezekiel's Visions[/caption]
The four living creatures seen by Ezekiel and John guarding the throne of God reveal some aspects of God to us; and these symbols helps us to understand/know God more.
The living creatures seen by John are the same seen by Ezekiel except that the wheels were not present in the vision seen by John because the scene is in heaven.
"And this was their appearance: they had a human likeness, but each had four faces, and each of them had four wings. Their legs were straight, and the soles of their feet were like the sole of a calf’s foot. And they sparkled like burnished bronze. Under their wings on their four sides they had human hands. And the four had their faces and their wings thus: their wings touched one another. Each one of them went straight forward, without turning as they went." (Ezekiel 1 vs 5-9)
The Twelve Tribes
It is amazing how we can even see the four living creatures from the formation of the 12 tribes. In the camping and marching order of Israel in the Wilderness, there was a fixed relation of the Twelve Tribes to the Tabernacle. In camp the Tabernacle rested in the middle. The Camp of Judah, composed of 3 Tribes, rested on the East, with its Standard bearing the figure of a LION. The Camp of Ephraim, composed of 3 Tribes, rested on the West, with its Standard bearing the figure of an OX. The Camp of Reuben, composed of 3 Tribes, rested on the South, with its Standard bearing the figure of a MAN. The Camp of Dan, composed of 3 Tribes, rested on the North, with its Standard bearing the figure of an EAGLE. Thus the Tabernacle in the centre of the Camp, the place of God's Presence, was surrounded and protected by Standards that bore the figures of Ezekiel's and John's "Living Creatures." We can even see how the four living creatures or their faces can also represent the four corners of the earth (north, east, south, west) as seen in the camp formation. Click here to find out what the four living creatures symbolize
In any rate, the characteristics of the four living creatures are as follows:
- Four faces
- The face of a man
- The face of an ox (left)
- The face of a lion (right)
- The face of an eagle
- Four wings (two with which they covered their body)
- Eyes before and behind
- Feets like that of a calf (2)
- Hands like that of a man (2)
Symbols of The Features of Four Living Creatures (Cherubim's)
- Four Faces symbolize the Four corners of the earth (no. for the earth: north, east, west, south)
- Wings obviously symbolize something used for flying high
- Eyes before & behind them means that there is nothing hidden from them
Features of Four Living Creatures (Seraphim's)
The Seraphim's appear to have six (6) wings instead of 4 as seen with the Cherubim's and we would imagine there is a reason for that. Howbeit, both the Cherubim's and Seraphim's are referred to as living creatures, and not angels.What Does This Tell us About GOD?
First, the sight of these living creatures is not exactly pleasant or beautiful per se. This does not only go to show that God is beautiful just the way He is but also that many times things that are considered ugly or scary may be the most beautiful things in His sight.
This also tells us that though God does not need guards, He displays an orderly kingdom with guards of fire all around His throne.
The Four Living Creatures Before The Throne of GOD
11:45 AM
May 25, 2015
The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of God and the Spirit of Jesus Christ. He is one and the same. The Spirit of GOD/Jesus resides in us. Our body is His temple - both body or the heart and actual physical body. Some people think that because He swells in our heart then that is occasion to sin with our physical body but this is wrong. All of you both body, soul and spirit belongs to God, no exceptions.
The Holy Spirit is our comforter sent by God to dwell in us, around us and with us 24/7. "I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may be with you forever..." John 14:16
So if the Spirit of God is God/Jesus, then God/Jesus dwells with us 24/7 in the Spirit although God's throne is in heaven and seated on His right hand is Jesus Christ.
Function of The Holy Spirit
The Spirit of God enforces the word (Jesus Christ) of God, which is Jesus Christ. The Spirit of God cannot work without the word and the Father. They are all one and the same performing several different functions.
Ministry of The Holy Spirit
"I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it abode upon him." John 1:32 (KJV)
Many people see the Holy Spirit as a dove but He is not a dove, He is a person. The scripture above is only to describe how He descended NOT that He actually took the form of a dove. Dove's descend down, calmly and are peaceful. It's just like saying "mount up with the wings of an eagle", this is a metaphorically saying with ingrain meaning. Suffice it to say that He can take any form He wants but it is important to know that He is a person and nothing close to a bird or an animal.
The Holy Spirit is a person but can also transform into whatever is needed to get the work done. When the word of God is spoken, He takes it and enforces it. He can accomplish the word through wind, fire, sound of many waters, water, flood, heat, cold, rain, etc. He works hand in hand with the word (Jesus Christ) and as such cannot be seperated.
God Speaks
God can speaks through the Holy spirit by a still small voice, in a dream, in a vision, through a persons vocal cords, by ministration, etc. His ministry is not limited to the above but these are just the basics.
The Holy Spirit
11:47 AM
May 24, 2015
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Oh lifter of my head, my soul, and my spirit
It is in you that I live
The Lord is the shelter of my head
In Him is all my hope,
In Him is all my reasons to live
Though life’s storm may bring debris of sadness
Though debris of hopelessness and discouragement lingers
Though the wind that blows may not be for me
The lifter of my head is forever with me
My God, my God
He is always by my side
The light of my heart
My sign, my seal, my life, my joy
Oh lifter of my head, my soul, and my spirit
It is in you that I live
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