A great storm cloud rolling in low over a quiet northern lake
A bald eagle with wings spread wide, landing on a bare branch
Beams of sunlight streaming down through a break in towering clouds
Two small figures walking a country lane through mist toward a golden sunrise
The amber water of Tahquamenon Falls pouring over its broad ledge in autumn

The Mystery School · Course Eight

The Throne and the Four Faces

Seven flip-book lessons lifting our eyes to where the way home leads.

The four living creatures

Lion, ox, man and eagle

Four faces around the throne, and the same four faces in the Gospels.

The throne room

Holy, holy, holy

A door was opened in heaven, and a voice said, Come up hither.

The city foursquare

The gates never shut

And the tabernacle of God is with men.

The river of life

Clear as crystal

Read at your own pace, then bring your journal to the fire circle.

Begin Lesson INew here? Start with Course One

Course Eight · The Throne and the Four Faces

Seven flip books that lift our eyes to where the way home leads: Ezekiel's chariot, the four living creatures, the cherubim, the high priest's breastplate, the throne room, the city foursquare and the river of life. Come with wonder, not with charts. If you are new, you may wish to begin with Course One.

A great storm cloud rolling in low over a quiet northern lake and its wooded shoreLesson IEzekiel’s ChariotWheels within wheelsA tall stained glass window glowing in the painted interior of a Midwest basilicaLesson IIThe Four Living CreaturesLion, ox, man and eagleA stained glass window of a winged figure in red and gold above a scroll of scriptureLesson IIIThe CherubimGuardians of the PresencePolished stones in many colours gleaming togetherLesson IVThe BreastplateTwelve stones of judgmentBeams of sunlight streaming down through a break in towering cloudsLesson VThe Throne RoomHoly, holy, holyA woodland path glowing gold in low autumn sunlight, light pouring in at the far endLesson VIThe City FoursquareThe new JerusalemThe amber water of Tahquamenon Falls pouring over its broad ledge in autumnLesson VIIThe River of LifeThe tree and the healing of the nations