Bible Discussion Thread

Ezekiel 1 and Rev. 4 dovetail toghether, in showing forth the glory of God and His throne and kingdom. Ezk.vs 5- four living creatures, they had the likeness of a man. With each having 4 faces, man,lion,ox,and eagle. Note Rev.4 same picture vs7- lion,calf,man,and eagle.(ox in heb. means cow or bull and calf speaks of young cow or bull-- same/same; Ezek accents kind and John accents the youth of same kind) These are the four living creatures before the throne of Father God, in heaven Rev 4&5. Ezekiel fell on his face and in Rev.5 when Jesus takes the book out of the hand of Father God everyone falls on their face including these 4 holy living creatures.
This picture is awsome! How great is our God! I beleive after we fall before Him -He stands us up! Stand on your feet Ezk 2:1 And God will speak to us. Jesus said my sheep hear my voice! His Word speaks to us the 4 faces speak to us. 1. face man; mankind created in the image and likeness of God.(see Gen1;26) Jesus refered to himself most as the son of man! 2.ox or calf denotes the sacrificial blood that flowed from calvary. Lion denotes the power of God. Only Jesus could take the book and open it. He said all power in heaven and earth is given unto me.( Mt 28;18) Rev.5:5 the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David , hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof. 4. Eagle; Speaks of the assending power of God! Eph.4:10 - He that desended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that he might fill all things.
The sum is this; its all about Jesus!! The face of a man represents His humanity (And being found in fashion as a man!! Phil.2;8 2. ox or calf speaks His sacrifice for us. 3. lion speaks of His eternal power!! and 4. eagle; speaks of our assending with him into all heavenly places!!
And we are told to stand up for Him. agape-reggie---