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The predominant aim of revelation, I believe, is the setting forth of the splendours of the Son of Man, & to reveal His glorious person. I also see that there are four visions of the Son of Man as He is known in the heavenly realms. We are looking at Vision 3 in this section. VISION 1. CHRIST – HEAD OF THE BODY. (Rev. 1 – 3) This reveals the empowered Son of Man as the Sovereign Administrator. ` in His right hand He held seven stars.` VISION 2. CHRIST – HEIR OF THE NATIONS. (Rev. 4 – 8: 1) This reveals the enthroned Son of Man as the Supreme Executor. `in His right hand He held the seven sealed scroll.` VISION 3. CHRIST - MEDIATOR OF GOD`S COVENANT. (Rev. 8: 2 – 13) This reveals the exalted Son of Man as the Stately Mediator in His official capacity as the Executor, Redeemer & Governor. `in His hand is a sacred censor.` The Lord Jesus Christ is, as we well know, the one Mediator between God & Man. `For there is one God & one mediator between God & men, the man Christ Jesus.` (1 Tim. 2: 5) However we may think of this only in terms of interceding for man. But a Mediator has to represent both sides. So for man there is need of an intercessor, while on God`s behalf there needs to be restitution (pay back) for those at enmity with Him, plus remuneration (reward) for those who turn to Him. I will post a true story that has helped me understand all this. Discussion: Christ`s Mediatorial work. What aspects of Christ`s mediatorial work do you see in Rev. 8 & 9? Marilyn. Now my references, the teachers that I learn from – Dr. Charles J. Rolls. (from the back of his books) He is renowned on several continents for his encyclopedic knowledge of Scripture & his radiant devotion to the Lord Jesus Christ. Educated at the university of Cambridge, Dr. Rolls has been a missionary in India, & home director for the Sudan Interior Mission for New Zealand & Australia. He was founder or dean of Bible schools in New Zealand, Australia & the United States. Later relinquishing this ministry to concentrate on writing & preaching, largely in the United States & Canada. Where he now (then) makes his home. This photograph (on the back of the book), taken on his 96th birthday, shows Dr. Rolls with the Newberry Bible he has used for more than three-quarters of a century, bulging with hundreds of interleaved pages & notes & outlines in his meticulous engraving-like script. Apostle/pastor Alistair Gardiner. (from the back of his book) His commitment to the message of this book eventuated in a remarkable manner. During his service in World War 2 as a Pilot, he was involved in a mid-air encounter & a consequent horrific plane crash. Blinded, paralyzed & helpless in the wreckage of his cockpit, God challenged him for future service. Subsequently he attended Melbourne University, graduating in Commerce (Economics) & Business Administration, followed by a very successful business career. God`s war-time challenge became reality, & he was invited to minister in practically every denomination in numerous countries around the world. He is currently (1992) the immediate Past President of the Apostolic Church in Australia. (Marilyn.I have been a member of this denomination all my life.)