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Jesus “has the key of David”
The 144k also have “the key of David”
The Faithful Church
“And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write,
‘These things says He who is holy, He who is true, “He who has the key of David, He who opens and no one shuts, and shuts and no one opens”: 8 “I know your works. See, I have set before you an open door, and no one can shut it; for you have a little strength, have kept My word, and have not denied My name.
Revelation 3.7
A Clue
Jesus was giving us a clue
“The key of the house of David” is mentioned in Isaiah 22.22
The key of the house of David
I will lay on his shoulder;
So he shall open, and no one shall shut;
And he shall shut, and no one shall open.
Isaiah 22.22
There were large keys in those days that you laid on your shoulder1-2
large key = large door or gate
This is another reason why no one can open or shut it because it could be a huge and heavy door or gate3
Isaiah 22.22 = 2222
Strong’s Concordance (Greek)
2222
zóé: life
Definition: life
Usage: life, both of physical (present) and of spiritual (particularly future) existence.
HELPS Word-studies
2222 zōḗ – life (physical and spiritual)
2222 = life
Jesus = “the way, the truth, and the life”
Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.
John 14.6
Jesus “has the key of David”
Jesus = “the door”
I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture.
John 10.9
The Faithful Church
‘These things says He who is holy, He who is true, “He who has the key of David, He who opens and no one shuts, and shuts and no one opens”
Revelation 3.7
“Open door” in the New Jerusalem
open door
: a recognized right of admittance : freedom of access
Its gates shall not be shut at all by day (there shall be no night there).
Revelation 21.25
Believers are “supplied” an open “entrance” by being “diligent” with their ‘calling’ and “election”
Therefore, brethren, be even more diligent to make your call and election sure, for if you do these things you will never stumble; 11 for so an entrance will be supplied to you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
2 Peter 1.10-11
The 144k “have a little strength” physically, mentally and/or emotionally yet continue to persevere
The Faithful Church
See, I have set before you an open door, and no one can shut it; for you have a little strength, have kept My word, and have not denied My name.
Revelation 3.8
However, their weaknesses may make them strong spiritually
And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 10 Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
2 Corinthians 12.9
He must increase, but I must decrease.
John 3.30
They may be stronger spiritually in the wisdom and knowledge of God
A wise man is strong, Yes, a man of knowledge increases strength
Proverbs 24.5
They, from the faithful church, will have “strengthened the things which remain” in the spirit
[Letter to the Dead Church in Sardis:]
strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die
Revelation 3.2
They patiently “wait” and keep His command to “persevere” and so they “shall renew their strength”
Even the youths shall faint and be weary,
And the young men shall utterly fall,
31 But those who wait on the Lord
Shall renew their strength;
Isaiah 40.30-31
Because you have kept [g] My command to persevere (the word of My patience)
Revelation 3.10
The “two witnesses,” whoever they are, will be given “power” during the Tribulation
And I will give power to my two witnesses
Revelation 11.3
He gives power to the weak,
And to those who have no might He increases strength.
Isaiah 40.29
They shall mount up with wings like eagles,
They shall run and not be weary,
They shall walk and not faint.
Isaiah 40.31
The 144k “have kept [His] command to persevere (the word of [His] patience)”
Because they continue to persevere through their tests now, they will not be tested in the “hour of trial” later
The Faithful Church
See, I have set before you an open door, and no one can shut it; for you have a little strength, have kept My word, and have not denied My name.
Revelation 3.8
Because you have kept [g] My command to persevere (the word of My patience), I also will keep you from the hour of trial which shall come upon the whole world, to test those who dwell on the earth.
Revelation 3.10
The 144k “have not denied [His] name”
The Faithful Church
See, I have set before you an open door, and no one can shut it; for you have a little strength, have kept My word, and have not denied My name.
Revelation 3.8
They are “not ashamed of the gospel” among unbelievers
For whoever is ashamed of Me and My words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him the Son of Man also will be ashamed when He comes in the glory of His Father with the holy angels.”
Mark 8.38
abide in Him, that when He appears, we may have confidence and not be ashamed before Him at His coming.
1 John 2.28
For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek.
Romans 1.16
144k “hold fast” their “crown” by persevering through life’s trials
Because you have kept [g] My command to persevere (the word of My patience)
Revelation 3.10
“crown” = “the word of life”
Hold fast what you have, that no one may take your crown.
Revelation 3.11
holding fast the word of life, so that I may rejoice in the day of Christ that I have not run in vain or labored in vain.
Philippians 2.12
Jesus = “the word of life”
And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us
John 1.14
The words that I speak to you are spirit, and they are life
John 6.63
Jesus = “the wisdom of God”
Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God
1 Corinthians 1.18
“the wisdom of God” = “A crown of glory”
Wisdom is the principal thing;
Therefore get wisdom.
And in all your getting, get understanding.
8 Exalt her, and she will promote you;
She will bring you honor, when you embrace her.
9 She will place on your head an ornament of grace;
A crown of glory she will deliver to you.”
Proverbs 4.7-9
They “hold fast” (retain, memorize) “the wisdom of God,” Jesus, “the word of life”
Happy is the man who finds wisdom,
And the man who gains understanding;
14 For her proceeds are better than the profits of silver,
And her gain than fine gold.
15 She is more precious than rubies,
And all the things you may desire cannot compare with her.
16 Length of days is in her right hand,
In her left hand riches and honor.
17 Her ways are ways of pleasantness,
And all her paths are peace.
18 She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her,
And happy are all who [e] retain (hold her fast) her.
19 The Lord by wisdom founded the earth;
By understanding He established the heavens;
20 By His knowledge the depths were broken up,
And clouds drop down the dew.
Proverbs 3.13
References
1. https://www.historicallocks.com/en/site/h/keys/
2. https://www.historicallocks.com/en/site/h/articles/historyaboutlocks/history-of-keys/
3. https://www.bible-history.com/links.php?cat=39&sub=434
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