Revelation 4:6 And before the throne there was a sea of glass like to crystal: and in the middle of the throne, and round about the throne… I. THE WORSHIP OF HEAVEN WILL ENGAGE THE ACTIVITIES OF ALL CELESTIAL CREATURESHIP. 1. Universal. 2. Ceaseless. 3. Perfect. II. THE WORSHIP OF HEAVEN WILL BE INSPIRED BY CLEAR VIEWS OF THE DIVINE CHARACTER. 1. Holy. 2. Omnipotent. 3. Eternal. III. THE WORSHIP OF HEAVEN IS RENDERED WITH THE GREATEST HUMILITY OF SOUL. 1. This humility is inspired by a true sense of the Divine majesty. 2. This humility is awakened by a due estimate of the unworthiness of self. 3. This humility is manifested by the external attitudes of worship. The crown of an adoring soul gains its worth and brightness by being cast before the throne of God. IV. THE WORSHIP OF HEAVEN IS CELEBRATIVE OF THE CREATIVE PLEASURE OF GOD. 1. Celestial worship ascribes the plan of creation to the creative power of God. 2. Celestial worship recognises the creative power of God as calling for the highest worship of intelligent creatures.They ascribe to God — 1. Glory. 2. Honour. 3. Power.Lessons: 1. It is the privilege and duty of all intelligent creatures to worship God. 2. In praise we should seek to have clear views of the Divine character. 3. We should endeavour to approach God with a becoming sense of unworthiness. (J. S. Exell, M. A.) Parallel Verses KJV: And before the throne there was a sea of glass like unto crystal: and in the midst of the throne, and round about the throne, were four beasts full of eyes before and behind. |
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