Revelation Chapters 4 & 5

The seven seals in Revelation are introduced in chapters 4 and 5. In order to understand the scene there, it is helpful to compare it with Daniel 7:9-14.

1. Central to both scenes is the throne of God.
2. Both prophets mention additional thrones.
3. Daniel 7:10 says, "A fiery stream issued and came forth from before him." Revelation 4:5 says, "Out of the throne proceeded lightnings and thunderings and voices: and there were seven lamps of fire burning before the throne."
4. In both stories the participants have gathered for the opening of books.
5. Jesus comes to the Father in both Daniel 7:13 and Revelation 5:7.
6. The same number of heavenly attendants is mentioned in Revelation 5:11 as in Daniel 7:10.
7. Christ receives glory at the end of both scenes. Daniel 7:14; Revelation 5:12.