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THE 24 ELDERS IN GOD’S THRONE ROOM

Who are the 24 Elders? | Josh Peck and Mondo Gonzales

Paul Rolland

Night Watchman

Night Watchman Ministries

Twenty-Four Heavenly Elders:

TWENTY-FOUR (24) DENOTES GOD’S ABUNDANT OR DOUBLED ORGANIZATIONAL ARRANGEMENT.

TWELVE-FOLD REFERENCES TO THE 24 HEAVENLY ELDERS WHO WORSHIP GOD:

1. “And round about the throne were FOUR AND TWENTY SEATS: and upon the seats I saw FOUR AND TWENTY ELDERS sitting, CLOTHED IN WHITE RAIMENT; and they had on their heads crowns of gold.” (Rev. 4:4).
2. “The FOUR AND TWENTY ELDERS fall down before him that sat on the throne, and worship him that liveth for ever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying, Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.” (Rev. 4:10-11).
3. “And ONE OF THE ELDERS saith unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Juda, the root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof.” (Rev. 5:5).
4. “And I beheld, and, lo, in the midst of the throne and of the four beasts, AND IN THE MIDST OF THE ELDERS, stood a Lamb as it had been slain, having seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God sent forth into all the earth.” (Rev. 5:6).
5. “And when he had taken the book, the four beasts and FOUR AND TWENTY ELDERS fell down before the Lamb, having every one of them harps, and golden vials full of odours, which are the prayers of saints.” (Rev. 5:8).
6. ”And I beheld, and I heard the voice of many angels round about the throne and the beasts and THE ELDERS: and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands.” (Rev. 5:11).
7. “And the four beasts said, Amen. And THE FOUR AND TWENTY ELDERS fell down and worshipped him that liveth for ever and ever.” (Rev. 5:14).
8. “And all the angels stood round about the throne, and ABOUT THE ELDERS and the four beasts, and fell before the throne on their faces, and worshipped God, Saying, Amen: Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honour, and power, and might, be unto our God for ever and ever. Amen.” (Rev. 7:11-12).
9. “And ONE OF THE ELDERS answered, saying unto me, WHAT ARE THESE WHICH ARE ARRAYED IN WHITE ROBES? AND WHENCE CAME THEY?” [Beheaded Tribulation Saints] (Rev. 7:13).
10. “And the FOUR AND TWENTY ELDERS, WHICH SAT BEFORE GOD ON THEIR SEATS, fell upon their faces, and worshipped God. Saying, We give thee thanks, O Lord God Almighty, which art, and wast, and art to come; because thou hast taken to thee thy great power, and hast reigned.” (Rev. 11:16-17).
11. “And they sung as it were a new song before the throne, and before the four beasts, AND THE ELDERS: and no man could learn that song but the hundred and forty and four thousand, which were redeemed from the earth.” (Rev. 14:3).
12. “And the FOUR AND TWENTY ELDERS and the four beasts fell down and worshipped God that sat on the throne, saying, Amen: Alleluia.” (Rev. 19:4).

Commentary: Numbers within numbers, meanings within meanings. There are twelve (12) references to twenty (24) elders. These twenty-four (24) elders are described as DOING 12 ACTIVITIES:

1. Each elder being around the throne. They are in the presence of God, in his throne room and can visibly see his throne.
2. Each elder having a special “seat”, thus there are twenty-four (24) seats around the throne for the elders to sit on. These are defined as “seats” and not as “thrones.” The 24 elders do not sit on thrones.
3. EACH ELDER BEING CLOTHED IN “WHITE” RAIMENT. RAIMENT IS FORM OF CLOTHING. White is a metaphor for righteousness, holy, redeemed. [Differentiated from ‘white robes’ or ‘white linen’.]
4. Each elder having a crown(s) of “gold.” A physical, gold crown identifies status, position, reward, righteousness, and authority.
5. Each elder falls down and worships God.
6. Each elder casts their crown(s) before the throne. This is a symbolic act of worship and acknowledges him who gave them their crown(s).
7. Each elder gives glory and honour to him who sits on the throne.
8. One elder identifies who Christ is and that he is worthy to open the seven seals of the book that starts the seven years tribulation.
9. Each elder has a harp (musical instrument) that is played in the presence of God for his enjoyment.
10. Each elder has a vial full of odour (something pleasing to God) which are the prayers of his saints.
11. One elder identifies and DESCRIBES THE TRIBULATION SAINTS WHO WERE BEHEADED AND MARTRYED DURING THE TRIBULATION. [Given WHITE ROBES].
12. Each elder falls on their face and gives thanks to God for being God (reigning).

THREE-FOLD REFERENCES TO WHITE:

WHITE RAIMENT. (REV. 4:4). TWENTY-FOUR (24) ELDERS.

WHITE ROBES. (4X). (REV. 6:11, 7:9, 7:13 AND 7:14). TRIBULATION SAINTS.

WHITE LINEN. (3X). (REV. 15:6, 19:8 AND 19:14). CHURCH SAINTS AND ANGELS.

WHITE RAIMENT IS USED TO DESCRIBE WHAT THE TWENTY-FOUR 24 ELDERS ARE WEARING IN GOD’S THRONE ROOM. WHITE ROBES ARE USED TO DESCRIBE WHAT THE TRIBULATION SAINTS ARE GIVEN. WHITE LINEN IS USED TO DESCRIBE THE CLOTHING OF CHURCH SAINTS AND ANGELS. White is symbolic for righteousness. White Robes is referenced four (4) times, White Linen is reference three (3) times. Within these three verses are three references to white and three references to a form of clothing. This another double of a double (3+3) of three (3). The group of four (4) entities identified; 24 ELDERS, TRIBULATION SAINTS, CHURCH AGE  SAINTS AND ANGELS all have the righteousness of Christ and participate in his government in heaven and on earth.

SEVEN-FOLD WORSHIP OF GOD BY THE TWENTY-FOUR (24) ELDERS:

1. “And round about the throne were FOUR AND TWENTY SEATS: and UPON THE SEATS I saw FOUR AND TWENTY ELDERS sitting, clothed in white raiment; and they had on their heads crowns of gold.” (Rev. 4:4)
2. “THE FOUR AND TWENTY ELDERS FALL DOWN BEFORE HIM THAT SAT ON THE THRONE, AND WORSHIP HIM THAT LIVETH FOR EVER AND EVER, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying, Though art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.” (Rev. 4:10-11).
3. “And when he had taken the book, the four beasts and FOUR AND TWENTY ELDERS FELL DOWN BEFORE THE LAMB, having every one of them harps, and golden vials full of odours, which are the prayers of saints.” (Rev. 5:8)
4. “And the four beasts said, Amen. And THE FOUR AND TWENTY ELDERS FELL DOWN AND WORSHIPPED HIM THAT LIVETH FOR EVER AND EVER. (Rev. 5:14).
5. “And all the angels stood round about the throne, and about THE ELDERS and four beasts, and fell before the throne on their faces, and WORSHIPPED GOD.” (Rev. 7:11-13).
6. “And the FOUR AND TWENTY ELDERS, which sat before God on their seats, FELL UPON THEIR FACES, AND WORSHIPPED GOD.” (Rev. 11:16).
7. “And THE FOUR AND TWENTY ELDERS and the four beasts FELL DOWN AND WORSHIPPED GOD that sat on the throne, saying, Amen; Alleluia.” (Rev. 19:4).

The number twelve (12) denotes a divinely constituted organization either in heaven or on earth. The number twenty-four (24) denotes God’s abundant (doubled) organizational arrangement (12 x 2). The seven (7) passages of worship describe what the 24 elders look like, where they are, what they are doing and why they are doing it. THEY ARE CLOTHED IN WHITE RAIMENT AND HAVE GOLDEN CROWNS ON THEIR HEADS.

This suggests that they are a very special, select group of redeemed people from throughout the ages who received their righteousness through Christ and were each awarded any number of five (5) crowns that were promised to all believers (Crown of Righteousness – 2 Tim.4:8, Crown of Rejoicing – 1 Thessalonians 2:19, Imperishable Crown – 1 Cor. 9:24-25, Crown of Glory – 1 Peter 5:4, Crown of Life – Rev. 2:10). Rev. 4:4 also states that these crowns were gold. These gold crowns are promised to men/women, and not angels.

Using an analogy from the sports world that most of us are familiar with, I liken these twenty-four (24) elders to Christ’s ‘MVPs’ (most valuable players) on his team throughout the ages. This doesn’t mean that God/Jesus Christ loves these people more than you or me. He loves everyone equally, both sinner and saint. MVPs in sports are rewarded and acknowledged for their exemplary accomplishments for the benefit of the team.

Rather, I believe the descriptions of the twenty-four (24) elders suggests that at some point in history, they played a very special role and had a very special outcome for the benefit of Christ’s Kingdom. All the verses surrounding the Bema Seat judgement indicate that every Christian believer will receive awards (or have some of their potential rewards withheld), based on what they did (good works, fruit of the spirit) during their brief time on earth for the benefit of Christ. This is NOT salvation by works, but rewards for the fruit of the spirit works.

The acts of worship then continue indicating that these elders fall down and worship God/Christ. Prostrating oneself before God is showing divine worship by physically acknowledging God’s rule on his throne. They acknowledge and testify to the entire heavenly host (angels and saints) that God and Christ are worthy to be worshipped because He lives forever. These twenty-four (24) elders also publicly recognize and acknowledge God’s glory, honour and power (holy attributes).

Next, they cast their crowns before Him. No, they are not giving their crowns back to Christ or casting them aside. THEY REMOVE THEIR CROWNS TO PUBLICLY ACKNOWLEDGE AND ADMIT THAT THEY WERE NOTHING, WITHOUT CHRIST. THEY ONLY HAVE THESE CROWNS BECAUSE OF WHAT CHRIST DID FOR THEM AND WHAT THE HOLY SPIRIT DID THROUGH THEM. I believe there is a two-fold intent for the casting of crowns at God’s throne.

First, this is a heavenly public display and reminder that everyone, who has been saved, is in heaven because of God’s gift of mercy and salvation through Jesus Christ. Regardless of whether or not all of us receive one crown or another (or none), we are only in heaven because of what Christ did for all of us. Even these greatest, ‘MVP’ Saints of Christ humbly acknowledge their redeemed status by casting their crowns at the throne of God, acknowledging from where these crowns originated.

Secondly, the act of physically removing crowns and placing them around the throne of God serves as a unique form of worship to God and Christ. A golden crown(s) would be brilliant and shimmering greatly in heaven’s light, giving off blinding glory. The act of placing golden, shimmering crowns around the throne of God has the effect of figuratively and literally giving Him glory!

Twelve (12) descriptions contained in twelve (12) references or verses that come from throughout the book of Revelation. THE TWENTY-FOUR (24) ELDERS ARE PART OF GOD’S DIVINE GOVERNMENT AND SERVE AS A SORT OF DIVINE COUNCIL OF RIGHTEOUS REPRESENTATIVES. They serve several main functions for God. They worship him. They represent his righteousness. They identify him, who he is, what he does, what he has done. They identify and acknowledge other righteous entities (Jesus Christ, Tribulation Martyrs, Prayers of Saints). They do things that are pleasing to God, such as playing harps and giving him vials of the prayers of saints. Thus, they serve the Lord God. In any case, collectively, they represent the MVP’s (most valuable players) on Jesus Christ’s team. They are not loved any more or less than any other redeemed man, God and Jesus Christ love everyone equally. However, these ‘MVP’s’ did something extraordinary or extremely unique or beneficial for the kingdom of God and Jesus Christ when they walked the earth. What these things might be, we don’t know. Only Christ and God know.

In any case, whatever they did was extremely beneficial and pleasing to God which earned them the special status of being an ‘MVP’ and on the ‘dream team’ (using a sports term). They were also awarded special crowns to reflect whatever they did or endured, while on earth. They truly have an extremely unique role in the kingdom of God and are so noted since they receive twelve (12) references by the Holy Spirit. Of the billions of people that have or will walk the earth, only twenty-four (24) people have earned the reward, right and status of being one of the elders around God’s throne.

Next in the series of worship, the twenty-four (24) elders are descried as having harps (musical instruments) and vials full of the prayers of saints. This suggests that now, the elders are presenting and giving to God two things that are very pleasing to Him. First, music is a form of worship that pleases God. Secondly, the prayers of saints please God because they are evidence that his children are communicating with him and acknowledging who HE is (our Father). We don’t know if the vials are literal or symbolic. However, the point is that these elders somehow possess supernaturally the prayers of Christians and then present these to God as worship.

Obviously, God/Jesus already know who pray to him. However, the public display of presenting these prayers to God, also acknowledges his glory and worthiness to receive the prayers. Prayers are a form of worship and should only be directed at God and Christ. The last several verses that describe the twenty-four (24) elders worshipping God/Christ indicate that they fell on their faces. This is one of the common themes or acts of worship in the sevenfold throne room acts worship of God.

 “I have sworn by myself, the word is gone out of my mouth in righteousness, and shall not return, that unto me every knee shall bow, every tongue shall swear.” (Isaiah 45:23). Now, the twenty-four (24) elders appear to be worshipping God/Christ at a higher, more intense level by actually falling onto their faces. Knees bowing and faces falling are physical acts of worship.

Last, but not least, tucked away in these verses are strange references to four beasts (or creatures). Other verses attempt to describe what these beasts look like. Their role, like those of the twenty-four (24) elders, appears to be that of worshipping God. These creatures are clearly not redeemed saints or angels, but a unique creation of God, which live in heaven. In the sevenfold worship of God/Christ, these beasts serve a specific role and place in worshipping. They were created to have the ability to worship God since he created them as well as us (and they perhaps have the ability for other forms of heavenly service, as well).

Why would heavenly beasts be included in the sevenfold worship of God? Not only is it right for men to worship God, but the rest of his creation will acknowledge and worship him, both heavenly and earthly created beings.

SEVEN-FOLD ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THE TRIBULATION SAINTS (MARTYRS):

1. “And when he had opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the SOULS OF THEM THAT WERE SLAIN [BEHEADED] FOR THE WORD OF GOD, and for the testimony which they held: And they cried with a loud voice, saying, How long, O Lord, holy and true, dost thou not judge and avenge our blood on them that dwell on the earth? And WHITE ROBES WERE GIVEN UNTO EVERY ONE OF THEM, that they should rest yet for a little season, until their fellow servants also and their brethren, that SHOULD BE KILLED [BEHEADED’ AS THEY WERE, should be fulfilled.” (Rev. 6:9-11).
2. “And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and THEY LOVED NOT THEIR LIVES UNTO DEATH.” (Rev. 12:11).
3. “And he had power to give life unto the image of the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak, and cause that AS MANY AS WOULD NOT WORSHIP THE IMAGE OF THE BEAST SHOULD BE KILLED [BEHEADED].” (Rev. 13:15).
4. “Here is the patience of the [tribulation] saints: here are they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus. And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, BLESSED ARE THE DEAD WHICH DIE IN THE LORD FROM HENCEFORTH: Yea saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them.” (Rev. 14:12-13).
5. “And I saw as it were a sea of glass mingled with fire: and THEM THAT HAD GOTTEN THE VICTORY OVER THE BEAST, and over his image, and over his mark, and over the number of his name, having the harps of God.” (Rev. 15:2).
6. “For true and righteous are his judgements: for he hath judged the great whore, which did corrupt the earth with her fornication, and hath AVENGED THE BLOOD OF HIS SERVANTS at her hand.” (Rev. 19:2).
7. “And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgement was given unto them: and I saw SOULS OF THEM THAT WERE BEHEADED for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God, and which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image, neither had received his mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands; and they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years.” (Rev. 20:4).

The Bible makes it abundantly clear that THE TRIBULATION SAINTS ARE THOSE PEOPLE THAT BECOME CHRISTIANS DURING THE PERIOD OF THE ANTICHRIST’S REIGN ON EARTH, OVER THE SEVEN (7) YEARS PERIOD. How do they become Saints in the eyes of Christ? They believe in and accept Christ as their Savior and for the forgiveness of their sins. They do NOT take the mark of the beast or the antichrist. They do NOT worship the beast/antichrist. They do NOT worship his image. They DO witness to the word of God and Jesus.

THE PRINCE, BEAST, ANTICHRIST BEHEADS THE TRIBULATION SAINTS BY A SWORD WHO DON’T TAKE HIS VACCINATION MARK

THEY ARE MARTYRED BY BEHEADING FOR BELIEVING IN JESUS AND WITNESSING FOR HIM. They DO share in many of blessings and rewards that are also awarded to Christians from the Church Age (at the Rapture/Harpazo and Bema Seat Judgement). THERE IS A VERY CLEAR DISTINCTION BETWEEN CHRISTIANS REDEEMED BY CHRIST PRIOR TO THE TRIBULATION PERIOD, AND THOSE CHRISTIANS REDEEMED DURING THE TRIBULATION PERIOD. It is clear that they have to come to a saving grace knowledge of Jesus Christ, withstood the best efforts of Satan/Antichrist/ False Prophet to thwart their salvation, and ARE BEHEADED FOR THEIR BELIEF AND WITNESSING IN JESUS CHRIST.

SEVEN-FOLD REFERENCE OF WHITE RAIMENT/ROBES/LINEN TO RIGHTEOUSNESS:

1. “Thou hast a few names even in Sardis which have not defiled their garments; and they shall WALK WITH ME IN WHITE; for they are worthy. He that overcometh, the same SHALL BE CLOTHED IN WHITE RAIMENT and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels.” (Rev. 3:4-5).
2. “I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and WHITE RAIMENT, THAT THOU MAYEST BE CLOTHED, and that the shame of thy nakedness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see.” (Rev. 3:18).
3. “And round about the throne were four and twenty seats: and upon the seats I saw FOUR AND TWENTY ELDERS SITTING, CLOTHED IN WHITE RAIMENT; and they had on their heads crowns of gold.” (Rev. 4:4)
4. “And WHITE ROBES WERE GIVEN UNTO EVERY ONE OF THEM; and it was said unto them, that they should rest yet for a little season, until their fellow-servants also and their brethren, that SOULD BE KILLED [BEHEADED] AS THEY WERE, should be fulfilled.” (Rev. 6:11).
5. ”After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, CLOTHED WITH WHITE ROBES, and palms in their hands; . . . And one of the elders answered, saying unto me, WHAT ARE THESE WHICH ARE ARRAYED IN WHITE ROBES? And whence came they? And I said unto him, Sir, thou knowest. And he said to me, THESE ARE THEY WHICH CAME OUT OF THE GREAT TRIBULATION [LAST 3.5 YEARS], AND HAVE WASHED THEIR ROBES, AND MADE THEM WHITE IN THE BLOOD OF THE LAMB.” (Rev. 7:9, 13, 14).
6. “And the seven ANGELS came out of the temple, having the seven plagues, clothed in pure and WHITE LINEN, and having their breasts girded with golden girdles.” (Rev. 15:6).
7. “Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready. AND TO HER [BRIDE OF CHRIST, THE TRUE CHURCH, ECCLESIA, REDEEMED MEN AND WOMEN] WAS GRANTED THAT SHE SHOULD BE ARRAYED IN FINE LINEN, CLEAN AND WHITE FOR THE FINE LINEN IS THE RIGHTEOUSNESS OF SAINTS.” (Rev. 19:7-8).

In John’s Revelation of Jesus Christ, WHITE RAINMENT, LINENS OR ROBES ARE USED AS METAPHORS FOR HAVING, AND DESCRIBING THE RIGHTEOUSNESS OF CHRIST. The verses surrounding Rev. 6:11 indicate that THESE PEOPLE WHO RECEIVED WHITE ROBES AND WERE TOLD TO WAIT A LITTLE LONGER ARE THE “TRIBULATION SAINTS MARTYRED/BEHEADED FOR THEIR BELIEF AND WITNESS TO CHRIST.”

(Rev. 19:7-8) clearly indicates this group of people is the “Bride (church) of the Lamb”, which his redeemed people from the past, present and near future (until the Tribulation).

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Isaiah 43:10

Ye are my witnesses, saith the Lord, and my servant whom I have chosen: that ye may know and believe me, and UNDERSTAND THAT I AM HE: before me there was no God formed, neither shall there be after me.

Isaiah 52:6 Therefore my people shall know my name: therefore THEY SHALL KNOW IN THAT DAY THAT I AM HE THAT DOTH SPEAK: BEHOLD, IT IS I.

Luke 21:28 And WHEN THESE THINGS BEGIN TO COME TO PASS, THEN LOOK UP, AND LIFT UP YOUR HEADS; FOR YOUR REDEMPTION DRAWETH NIGH.

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In His Service,

Night Watchman

Paul Rolland

Night Watchman Ministries

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Make Your (7) Decision for Christ NOW!!!!!!! Time is Up!!!!!!!

Jesus Christ’s Offer of Salvation:

The ABCs (7) of Salvation through Jesus Christ (the Lamb)

1. (7) Admit/Acknowledge/Accept that you are sinner. Ask (7) God’s forgiveness and repent of your sins.

. . . “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.” (Romans 3:23).

. . . “As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one.” (Romans 3:10).

. . . “If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.” (1 John 1:8).

B. Believe Jesus is Lord. Believe that (7) Jesus Christ is who He claimed to (7) be; that He was both fully God (7) and fully man and that we are (7) saved through His death, burial, and resurrection. (7) Put your trust in Him as your (7) only hope of salvation. Become a son (7) or daughter of God by receiving Christ. (7777777) 7×7

. . . “That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life. For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his son into the world to condemn the world; but have everlasting life. For God sent not his son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. (John 3:15-17). For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” (Romans 10:13).

C. Call upon His name, Confess (7) with your heart and with your lips (7) that Jesus is your Lord and Savior.

. . . “That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.” (Romans 10:9-10).