This podcast explains the meaning of the symbols in John’s vision of paradise in Revelation 4:2-3. John sees these symbolic images while “in the Spirit.” The images include a throne set in heaven on which God the Father is seated. His glory is described in symbolic term as a jasper and a sardine stone. There was also an emerald-colored rainbow round about the throne, representing life and the mercy of God.

Revelation 4:2: 00:01:14

Revelation 4:3: 00:21:43