"Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth" (Ps. 60:4).
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THE REVELATION OF CHRIST
Lesson Number 12
THE SEVEN SEALS
(the first six)
By Given O. Blakely
Part 2
THE FIRST SEAL
"Now I saw when the Lamb opened one of the seals . . . " With Divine deliberation, the Lamb opens "one of the seals." The triumphant Lamb is not hasty in divulging the workings of...

"Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth" (Ps. 60:4).
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THE REVELATION OF CHRIST
Lesson Number 12
THE SEVEN SEALS
(the first six)
By Given O. Blakely
Part 1
Now I saw when the Lamb opened one of the seals; and I heard one of the four living creatures saying with a voice like thunder, "Come and see." And I looked, and behold, a white horse. He...

"Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth" (Ps. 60:4).
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THE REVELATION OF CHRIST
Lesson Number 11
THE BOOK OF DIVINE INTENT
By Given O. Blakely
Part 8
 
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"Let your loins be girded about, and your lights burning;  and ye yourselves like unto men that wait for their lord, when he will return from the wedding; that when...

"Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth" (Ps. 60:4).
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THE REVELATION OF CHRIST
Lesson Number 11
THE BOOK OF DIVINE INTENT
By Given O. Blakely
And I saw in the right hand of Him who sat on the throne a scroll written inside and on the back,...

"Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth" (Ps. 60:4).
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THE REVELATION OF CHRIST
Lesson Number 11
THE BOOK OF DIVINE INTENT
By Given O. Blakely
Part 7
THE BOOK IS TAKEN
At last, the book in the open hand of God will be taken by a worthy Person the Son of the living God. He has made Himself "worthy" by removing sin, subduing alien forces, taking...

"Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth" (Ps. 60:4).
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THE REVELATION OF CHRIST
Lesson Number 11
THE BOOK OF DIVINE INTENT
By Given O. Blakely
Part 6
The Root of David
But the Lamb is also "the Root of David." How gloriously this was prophesied. "A shoot shall come out from the stump of Jesse, and a branch shall grow out of his roots" (Isa 11:1)....

"Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth" (Ps. 60:4).
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THE REVELATION OF CHRIST
Lesson Number 11
THE BOOK OF DIVINE INTENT
By Given O. Blakely
Part 5
A Principle to be Seen
There is an important principle to be seen here. William Barclay, past lecturer from the University of Glasgow, once said, "It is a problem when the teacher cannot deliver a message to a congregation...

"Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth" (Ps. 60:4).
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THE REVELATION OF CHRIST
Lesson Number 11
THE BOOK OF DIVINE INTENT
By Given O. Blakely
Part 4
A Sealed Book
The book in the right hand of God was not "open" like the one seen by Ezekiel (Ezek 2:10). Rather, it was "sealed with seven seals." In this respect, it was like the prophecy given to...

"Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth" (Ps. 60:4).
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THE REVELATION OF CHRIST
Lesson Number 11
THE BOOK OF DIVINE INTENT
By Given O. Blakely
Part 3
In God's Right Hand Fulfilling His Purpose
By being "in the right hand" of the living God, we learn this is not a mere prediction of what will happen. It is a book of, what I have chosen to...

"Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth" (Ps. 60:4).
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THE REVELATION OF CHRIST
Lesson Number 11
THE BOOK OF DIVINE INTENT
By Given O. Blakely
Part 2
Not A Mysterious Realm
Rather than being a mysterious realm, this is the domain where things are more clearly seen. The "open door" could not be seen from earth. The throne and He that sat upon it cannot be...

"Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth" (Ps. 60:4).
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THE REVELATION OF CHRIST
Lesson Number 11
THE BOOK OF DIVINE INTENT
By Given O. Blakely
Part 1
And I saw in the right hand of Him who sat on the throne a scroll written inside and on the back, sealed with seven seals. Then I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, "Who...

"Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth" (Ps. 60:4).
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THE REVELATION OF CHRIST
Lesson Number 10
THE HEAVENLY VISION
Part 18
By Given O. Blakely
HEAVENLY EXPRESSIONS
" . . . and day and night they do not cease to say, "HOLY, HOLY, HOLY, is THE LORD GOD, THE ALMIGHTY, WHO WAS AND WHO IS AND WHO IS TO COME." And when the living creatures give...

"Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth" (Ps. 60:4).
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THE REVELATION OF CHRIST
Lesson Number 10
THE HEAVENLY VISION
Part 17
By Given O. Blakely
In the Midst, and Round About
These "living creatures" are ALWAYS found near the throne (4:6,8,9; 5:6,8,11,14; 6:1,6; 7:11; 14:3; 15:7). While, in a sense, God is God alone, His reign is one of participation in which other personalities take part....

"Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth" (Ps. 60:4).
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THE REVELATION OF CHRIST
Lesson Number 10
THE HEAVENLY VISION
Part 16
By Given O. Blakely
THE FOUR BEASTS (Living Creatures)
" . . . and in the center and around the throne, four living creatures full of eyes in front and behind. And the first creature was like a lion, and the second creature like a...

"Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth" (Ps. 60:4).
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THE REVELATION OF CHRIST
Lesson Number 10
THE HEAVENLY VISION
Part 15
By Given O. Blakely
Seven Lamps of Fire
We have read of these lamps, "which are the seven Spirits of God," before (1:4; 3:1; 4:5; 5:6). This refers to the working of the Holy Spirit, always active in the execution of Divine objectives. Whether preparing...