The 4 Living Creatures (Day 9)

 

 

Face of a Lion

The lion is called the “king of the jungle.” He is known for his beautiful features and strength. A lion has very good eyesight and can hear a prey up to a mile away. He represents great power and authority over all beast. Jesus came to earth and overcame the world. He was given all authority and power from God the Father. When Jesus first came to earth, He came as a humble Lamb. Upon His return, He will come as the Lion of Judah. Philippians 2:9-11 ⁽⁹⁾Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, ⁽¹⁰⁾that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, ⁽¹¹⁾and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. (NIV)

 

 

The Face of an Ox

 

The ox is an animal that has been used over the centuries with helping the farmer to produce crop. The ox takes the form of a servant animal to do the will of its master. Male oxen are often castrated to make them easier to control. They are sometimes yoked in pairs to do larger jobs. Jesus became like an ox when he was sent to earth to do the will of the Father. He was subservient to Him even unto death displaying the kind of dedication that we all are to have unto God. On the cross He felt cutoff from God and yet submitted to the will of the Father. Philippians 2:6-8 ⁽⁶⁾Who, being in very nature God did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; ⁽⁷⁾rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. ⁽⁸⁾And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death— even death on a cross! (NIV)

 

 

Face of a Human Being

          Adam was the first man on earth that God created. God wanted to be in a special relationship with His children whom He adored. Unfortunately, the devil was successful in tempting Eve, in the Garden of Eden, where she and Adam had been forbidden to eat from just one tree. This act of disobedience caused the whole human race to suffer. However, due to the fall of man, God devised a plan of Salvation for the whole human race. That plan consisted of sending His son, Jesus, to come to earth in human form in order to save mankind from sin. He would leave his Heavenly place and be planted inside of a young maiden name Mary, who would be the earthly mother to the Savior of the World. Luke 1:35 The angel answered, "The Holy Spirit will come on you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God.” (NIV)

 

 

Face of an Eagle

 

The eagle is a fearless animal just like the lion. Eagles have great vision and are very persistent. They never give up, but rise above their challenges. They are not scavengers, so they only eat what they catch. Eagles are very attentive to their young and known for their swiftness. Just as the eagle, Jesus is fearless in his pursuit of His children. He never leaves us to fend for ourselves, but is there to guild us every step of the way. He helps us to rise above the challenges of life and gives us fresh manna, which is His Holy Word. He sees all for His eyes scans the earth both day and night and all power is in His hands. Colossians 1:15-20 ⁽¹⁵⁾The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. ⁽¹⁶⁾For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. ⁽¹⁷⁾He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. ⁽¹⁸⁾And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy. ⁽¹⁹⁾For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, ⁽²⁰⁾and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross. (NIV)

 

 

 

Revelation 4:8-11 ⁽⁸⁾Each of the four living creatures had six wings and was covered with eyes all around, even under its wings. Day and night they never stop saying: “ ‘Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty,’ who was, and is, and is to come.” ⁽⁹⁾Whenever the living creatures give glory, honor and thanks to him who sits on the throne and who lives for ever and ever, ⁽¹⁰⁾the twenty-four elders fall down before him who sits on the throne and worship him who lives for ever and ever. They lay their crowns before the throne and say: ⁽¹¹⁾“You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they were created and have their being.” (NIV

 

Praise and Honor Belongs to the Lord

 

Jesus fulfilled His mission on earth as a humble sacrifice. His mission was fulfilled when he died upon the cross. God gave Him the authority of King of kings and Lord of lords. He was the creator of all things. All glory, praise and honor belongs to Him. Isaiah 40:28-31 ⁽²⁸⁾Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. ⁽²⁹⁾He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. ⁽³⁰⁾Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; ⁽³¹⁾but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. (NIV)

We will continue our lesson study in the book of Revelation on tomorrow. If you would like this lesson series in print, you can purchase the series, "Revelation: Removing the Prophetic Veil Bible Lesson Series 1-10 by K L Rich" is available on Amazon.com. Lesson 11 will be available December 30, 2015.