THE FOUR LIVING CREATURES
- Nov 5, 2023
- 2 min read
Updated: Nov 6, 2023
Ezekiel Has an Open Vision of Heaven
Ezekiel 1:1 Now it came to pass in the thirtieth year, in the fourth month, in the fifth day of the month, as I was among the captives by the river of Chebar, that the heavens were opened, and I saw visions of God.
2 In the fifth day of the month, which was the fifth year of king Jehoiachin's captivity,
3 The word of the LORD came expressly unto Ezekiel the priest, the son of Buzi, in the land of the Chaldeans by the river Chebar; and the hand of the LORD was there upon him.
4 And I looked, and, behold, a whirlwind came out of the north, a great cloud, and a fire infolding itself, and a brightness was about it, and out of the midst thereof as the colour of amber, out of the midst of the fire.
5 Also out of the midst thereof came the likeness of four living creatures. And this was their appearance; they had the likeness of a man.
10 As for the likeness of their faces, they four had the face of a man, and the face of a lion, on the right side: and they four had the face of an ox on the left side; they four also had the face of an eagle.
Man – Earth is the Focus
Lion – Rule in the earth is the Kingdom Plan
Ox – Serve the people is the Ministry
Eagle – Vision is for God’s purpose and Goal
QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION:
1. What was your reaction to seeing the heavens open, and what did you see?
2. What do the four living creatures symbolize as the four faces of God?
3. What is the purpose or function of each face on the earth today?
4. How have you seen God systematically completing BAM to be a representative of the
heavenly vision on the earth today?
5. What was your “Aha moment”?
Looking forward to our discussion
In His Service,
Bishop Bill
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1. What was your reaction to seeing the heavens open, and what did you see?
WOW and WOW! THIS is what God designed for us to be part of here on earth. Amazing!
2. What do the four living creatures symbolize as the four faces of God?
1. Man-the focus of heaven is of the earth
2. Lion- plan, rule in the earth, establish the kingdom
3. Ox-ministry, serve, strength
4. Eagle-vision of God's purpose and goal
3. What is the purpose or function of each face on the earth today?
1. Man-helps
2. Lion-leadership
3. Ox-deacons
4. Eagle-elders, oversees if people are going in the right direction, ministering to people
4. How have you seen God systematically completing BA…
1. What was your reaction to seeing the heavens open, and what did you see?
Truly in awe! Seeing the constancy of God amazes me. His plan, focus, the how and the where we’re going have never changed.
2. What do the four living creatures symbolize as the four faces of God?
The four living creatures symbolize the attributes of God and how He moves.
3. What is the purpose or function of each face on the earth today?
Man- earth is the focus-servant hood
Lion- rule in the earth is the Kingdom plan-leadership
Ox- serve the people is the ministry-strength
Eagle- vision is for God’s purpose and goal-vision
4. How have you seen God systematically completing BAM to b…
Great message Bishop as usual! When you hear from God, it will always be great!!!
I'm thankful the message of heaven is being preached again! I saw anew, that God has His earthly temple set up to do what He wants done in the earth. The four faces (beasts) are divine in nature, now God gave us the authority to operate in that understanding and do as He is doing in heaven. Let us not fall for the fleshy nature during this time...
The four faces symbolize God's perfection of His sight, His Plan (since the beginning), His serve in the earth, and the ultimate goal of Him Ruling and Reign as God of the earth again! As we all…
What a great word Bishop!
1 I definitely see that God has not changed his mind or the purpose that He has! It is amazing that between Ezekiel and John that nothing had changed and all through those years between. Just as Rev Connie said no worship no reign I am blessed not only we have a great worship team that brings us into His presence.
2 I love how the four faces represent the sources and attributes of his kingdom. And how they never separate themselves to go in one of the directions. Division is definitely one of the areas that has caused separation in the church I am so blessed to see that we desire to be strong…
What was your reaction to seeing the heavens open and what did you see?
I saw "love" for his people and I saw "faith" faith comes from the heart (Rom)10:10) God looks on the heart not our actions. And serving God with faith and being obedient to his "word"
What are the Four living creatures symbolised as the four faces of God?
It's the four evangelists. The four faces and four arms. Each face of his points to a direction. His hands hold no weapons., rather symbols of knowledge and creation.
What is the purpose of function of each face on the earth today?
:The Lion man who's heart is like a lion: An eagle files upward,"and" eyes face, into…