C & S Cherubim and Seraphim Special Senior Apostle David Martins MD Cherubim in the Bible The new occupant of the Garden of Eden Replaced the First Adam Represent the Last Adam Genesis 3:24 Related to Jesus Christ 1 Corinthians 15:22 & 45 The Word Cherubim According to the Jewish Encyclopedia the word Cherubim is the Hebrew translation of the Assyrian word Kiribu that means to be near Kerubu is the Yoruba translation of the word Cherubim Kerubu is much closer to the Assyrian word Kirubu translated Cherubim in Hebrew Hence the K & S designation of the church
The Cherubim are near The Cherubim are near and dear to God The only images allowed in the temple Exodus 25:18 Same piece of Gold with the Mercy Seat Exodus 37:7 Cherubim on the Veil And thou shalt make a veil of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen of cunning work: with Cherubim shall it be made Exodus 26:31 Temple Veil represents the Flesh of Christ Hebrews 10:19-20 The colors speak of the Church as Celestial, Royal, Redeemed and Pure Body of Christ The Cherubim are members of the Church Head of the Cherubim Ezekiel 1:10 Jesus is the Head of Cherubim The Four Faces represents the four identities of Jesus Christ as the Head of the Church Only Four Gospels
Face of a Man Identity of Jesus Christ as Son of Man Jewish Messiah Seed of Abraham Son of David Gospel of Matthew Genealogy stops at Abraham Record of the Three Wise Men from the East looking for the King of the Jews Face of a Lion Identity of Jesus Christ as The King of kings The Lord of lords Gospel of Luke Genealogy goes all the way back to Adam Addressed to Theophilus: A Gentile ruler The angel announced the birth of Jesus to the shepherds as good news of great joy for all people Face of an Ox Identity of Jesus Christ as Lamb of God Savior of Mankind Gospel of Mark Gospel of Action Less record of the words of Jesus Least number of parables and teachings More record of the actions of Jesus Greatest number of miracles
Face of an Eagle Identity of Jesus Christ as God the Son Lord likened to an Eagle Deut. 32:9-12 and Psalm 91:4 Holy Ghost likened to a Dove Gospel of John Opens with the assertion of Jesus as God Jesus declares I and my Father are one John 10:30 Body of the Cherubim Four Living Creatures with the Likeness of a Man Ezekiel 1:5 A Man of Many Members The number 4 means the members are distributed worldwide and alive An Organism NOT An Organization Wings of the Cherubim And the sound of the Cherubims' wings was heard even to the outer court, as the voice of the Almighty God when he speaketh Ezekiel 10:5 The wings represent the praise and worship of God
Wheels of the Cherubim When they went, they went upon their four sides; they turned not as they went, but to the place whither the head looked they followed it; they turned not as they went Ezekiel 10:11 The wheels represent the movement and motivation of the Cherubim under the influence of the Holy Ghost Ezekiel 10:16-17 Hands of the Cherubim The Cherubim appeared to have the form of a man's hand under their wings. Ezekiel 10:8 The Cherubim work to support the worship of God Eyes of the Cherubim And their whole body, and their backs, and their hands, and their wings, and the wheels, were full of eyes round about, even the wheels that they four had Ezekiel 10:12 Gift of vision for guidance
Cherubim Close up View The first creature was like a lion, and the second creature like a calf, and the third creature had a face like that of a man, and the fourth creature was like a flying eagle Revelation 4:7 The Lion-like Creature Corresponds to the Purple Veil and the Face of a Lion and portrays the attribute of the Church as Joint Heirs with Jesus Christ Romans 8:17 The Calf-like Creature Corresponds to the Red Veil and the Face of an Ox and portrays the attribute of the Church as the Blood bought Body of Christ Acts 20:28
The Man-Faced Creature Identifies the living Creature with the Messiah Portrays the attribute of the Church as the pure and spotless Bride of Christ and corresponds to the White Veil Ephesians 5:25-27 Creature like a Flying Eagle Corresponds to the Blue Veil and the Face of an Eagle and portrays the attribute of the Church as Heaven-bound Children of God Romans 8:16 But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint Isaiah 40:31 Position of the Cherubim 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 living creatures full of eyes before and behind Revelation 4:6 In the midst of the throne and round about the throne means the four living creatures are connected to the one on the throne
Purpose of the Cherubim And the four living creatures, each one of them having six wings, are full of eyes around and within; 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" 1 Peter 2:9 Revelation 4:8 Wings of the Living Creatures The Four Living Creatures are the ONLY Creatures described with Wings in the Holy Bible In Ezekiel 1:6 they are described with FOUR wings Symbolizing a Worldwide Worship. In Revelation 4:8 they are described with SIX wings Symbolizing a Worship of the Seraphim Hymn 197 Seraphim in the Bible Above the throne of God stood the Seraphim: each one had six wings; with twain he covered his face, and with twain he covered his feet, and with twain he did fly. Isaiah 6:2
Covering of the Face The covering of the face by the Seraphim is a symbol of humility Comparable to the covering of the body by the Cherubim Ezekiel 1:6 Biblical basis for the use of veils of varying length Covering of the Feet The covering of the feet by the Seraphim is a symbol of holiness. Worship reflects in their Walk and Way of Life. The Cry of Concession Isaiah 6:3 Biblical basis for the practice of holiness. Wings of the Seraphim The 6 Wings of the Seraphim symbolizes an active worship of men and women in holiness and humility The basis for the designation of a member as a Seraph and the church as Seraph Band The addition of Cherubim and the removal of the Band from the name of the church Adding Band and Church is repeatitive
Cherubim and Seraphim Cherubim is a description of the 4 living creatures as a group while Seraphim is a description of the individual members of the group Body of Christ versus Members of Christ Flock of Christ versus Sheep of Christ Household of God versus Children of God Army of Christ versus Soldiers of Christ The Fire of Devotion The Hebrew Seraphim word actually means The Burning Ones It is the burning nature of the Seraphim that gives the Cherubim the appearance of burning coals of fire in Ezekiel 1:13 David in Psalm 104:4 said God makes his angels spirits; his ministers a flaming fire Cherubim and Seraphim are ministers of God One of the Seraphim ministered to Isaiah 6:5-7 Thank You The End Slides are available for free download at www.esocsonline.org