05-01-25 part 1: The Throne, the Rainbow, and the Restless Heart: Seeing Heaven Clearly

1. The Throne Room is the Center of Everything

Dr. Spoon takes us back to Revelation 4, reminding us that this passage isn’t just about the rapture or John’s vision—it’s about the breathtaking revelation that God’s throne is the center of the universe. Whether or not one believes this marks the rapture, the key message is that God is showing us where true authority lies. Dr. Spoon challenges our human tendency to believe that we—or our nations, our politics, or our troubles—are the center of everything. In reality, all of existence orbits the throne of God. That’s the real center, and when we’re “in the Spirit,” like John or Stephen, we’re finally able to see it.

2. Colors of the Throne: Purity, Wrath, and Mercy

Digging deeper into Revelation 4:2–3, Dr. Spoon unpacks the symbolism of jasper, sardis, and the emerald rainbow. Jasper suggests purity (like a diamond), sardis (or carnelian) evokes the red tones of justice and wrath, and the emerald rainbow represents mercy and life. God’s presence isn’t bland—it’s vivid, dynamic, and layered in meaning. The colors aren’t random; they’re divine communication. And that full-circle rainbow? Unlike the earthly arc we see, this heavenly rainbow completely surrounds God’s throne. It speaks of wholeness, covenant, and eternal mercy—even in judgment.

3. Six Isn’t Seven: The Distorted Rainbow and the Incomplete Promise

Dr. Spoon makes a bold, thought-provoking contrast between the biblical rainbow and the modern pride flag. While God’s rainbow contains seven colors—symbolizing completeness and divine perfection—the pride flag contains six, a number biblically associated with humanity and falling short (as in the number 666). He warns that this distortion is not accidental. God’s promises never fall short, and His rainbow is a symbol of eternal mercy, not redefined pride. When judgment comes, the rainbow is still there, declaring that even in wrath, God remembers mercy. His promises are eternal, and His mercy is always wrapped around His glory.

4. The World Is Never Satisfied—But God Still Reaches Out

Concluding with a passionate cultural reflection, Dr. Spoon highlights a truth from Jesus’ words: no matter how God reaches out—through joy or mourning, through John the Baptist or Jesus Himself—the world responds with rejection. They accused John of having a demon and Jesus of being a glutton. Why? Because the worldly heart is never satisfied, always rebelling. But God keeps reaching. Whether through Scripture, Spirit, or even music, He offers a way back. The problem isn’t that God isn’t speaking—it’s that the world doesn’t want to listen.