Revelation 5:1-14
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INTRO
1 Then I saw in the right hand of him who was seated on the throne a scroll written within and on the back, sealed with seven seals. 2 And I saw a mighty angel proclaiming with a loud voice, “Who is worthy to open the scroll and break its seals?” 3 And no one in heaven or on earth or under the earth was able to open the scroll or to look into it, 4 and I began to weep loudly because no one was found worthy to open the scroll or to look into it. 5 And one of the elders said to me, “Weep no more; behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has conquered, so that he can open the scroll and its seven seals.” 6 And between the throne and the four living creatures and among the elders I saw a Lamb standing, as though it had been slain, with seven horns and with seven eyes, which are the seven spirits of God sent out into all the earth. 7 And he went and took the scroll from the right hand of him who was seated on the throne. 8 And when he had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb, each holding a harp, and golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints. 9 And they sang a new song, saying, “Worthy are you to take the scroll and to open its seals, for you were slain, and by your blood you ransomed people for God from every tribe and language and people and nation, 10 and you have made them a kingdom and priests to our God, and they shall reign on the earth.” 11 Then I looked, and I heard around the throne and the living creatures and the elders the voice of many angels, numbering myriads of myriads and thousands of thousands, 12 saying with a loud voice, “Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and might and honor and glory and blessing!” 13 And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying, “To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be blessing and honor and glory and might forever and ever!” 14 And the four living creatures said, “Amen!” and the elders fell down and worshiped.
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MESSAGE
Jesus is Worthy.
Jesus is Worthy.
Jesus is Victorious.
Jesus is Victorious.
Jesus is LORD.
Jesus is LORD.
Rev 5.1-5.
Revelation 5:1 “1 Then I saw in the right hand of him who was seated on the throne a scroll written within and on the back, sealed with seven seals.”
Continuation of Ch 4
Right Hand… seated on throne
Front / Back scroll
Ezekiel / Danial
7 Seals
Chap 6 ff the seals opened
Revelation 5:2 “2 And I saw a mighty angel proclaiming with a loud voice, “Who is worthy to open the scroll and break its seals?””
Gabriel..??
Worthy…?
Open Scroll
Break Seals
Revelation 5:3 “3 And no one in heaven or on earth or under the earth was able to open the scroll or to look into it,”
3 realms of creation
angels / humans, living / dead
NO ONE… NOT ONE !
Revelation 5:4 “4 and I began to weep loudly because no one was found worthy to open the scroll or to look into it.”
Wailing - mourning
why did he weep…?
What if this were the end…?
Revelation 5:5 “5 And one of the elders said to me, “Weep no more; behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has conquered, so that he can open the scroll and its seven seals.””
JESUS IS WORTHY
Elders…?
weep no more !!
Lion / Root -
So He Can… V7
Revelation 5:7 “7 And he went and took the scroll from the right hand of him who was seated on the throne.”
Jesus is worthy… to open the scroll and to receive praise because… He is/was Victorious
Revelation 5:5 “5 And one of the elders said to me, “Weep no more; behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has conquered, so that he can open the scroll and its seven seals.””
JESUS IS VICTORIOUS
Victory… Over what? How?
HAS conquered - nike - 7 Churches…
Revelation 5:6 “6 And between the throne and the four living creatures and among the elders I saw a Lamb standing, as though it had been slain, with seven horns and with seven eyes, which are the seven spirits of God sent out into all the earth.”
Word issues in translation…
between / on / among / in… Mezo cafe in Otsego
Spiritual creatures… not a creature !!
Lion / Lamb… “little lamb”
standing / slain
7 Horns = power
Jesus is worthy to open the scroll and break the seals because he is victorious over sin and death!
Jesus is worthy of praise because He purchased our freedom and salvation by this same victory!
Revelation 5:9–10 “9 And they sang a new song, saying, “Worthy are you to take the scroll and to open its seals, for you were slain, and by your blood you ransomed people for God from every tribe and language and people and nation, 10 and you have made them a kingdom and priests to our God, and they shall reign on the earth.””
New Song - act of redemption OT
Penal Substitutionary Atonement
Penalty of Sin = Death
Justice demands a balance
Wrath of God satisfied
He was slain
By His Blood = ransom
Jesus is worthy to open the scroll and break the seals because he is victorious over sin and death!
Jesus is worthy of praise because He purchased our freedom and salvation by this same victory!
Jesus is worthy and victorious because he was the Messiah, but more then that He is God in the flesh !!!
Revelation of Jesus Christ !!!!!
Revelation 5:6 “6 And between the throne and the four living creatures and among the elders I saw a Lamb standing, as though it had been slain, with seven horns and with seven eyes, which are the seven spirits of God sent out into all the earth.”
7 is the number for completion / perfection / wholeness
7 horns = perfect / complete power
7 eyes = ditto omniscience
7 Spirits of God… Chapter 4… 7 Torches ??
TRINITY !!!
Sent into the earth… Pentecost!!
Where did this Lamb come from ??
JESUS IS LORD
Revelation 5:7 “7 And he went and took the scroll from the right hand of him who was seated on the throne.”
He needed no invite to approach the throne
He needs no gift he takes
Revelation 5:8 “8 And when he had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb, each holding a harp, and golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints.”
Worship of Lamb before the throne
harps
incense
prayers
Widening circles of worship
Revelation 5:11 “11 Then I looked, and I heard around the throne and the living creatures and the elders the voice of many angels, numbering myriads of myriads and thousands of thousands,”
more than can be numbered
Revelation 5:12 “12 saying with a loud voice, “Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and might and honor and glory and blessing!””
7 pieces of praise
Power / Wealth / Wisdom / Might / Honor / Glory / Blessing
Revelation 5:13 “13 And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying, “To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be blessing and honor and glory and might forever and ever!””
Every Creature… How many creatures?
Everywhere
Equating He who sits on the Throne and the LAMB
Revelation 5:14 “14 And the four living creatures said, “Amen!” and the elders fell down and worshiped.”
4 Living creatures Begin & End worship !!
Jesus is the answer to your sorrow.
Jesus is the answer to your sorrow.
Notice John’s sorrow and when it stopped
Jesus should be the center of your attention.
Jesus should be the center of your attention.
Notice that the Lamb was in the midst the whole time
Look for the lamb
Keep your eyes focused on Him
Jesus has all things under His rule.
Jesus has all things under His rule.
Notice that this is the Revelation of Jesus Christ
He who was and is and is to come gave this to us
it will come to pass !!
CLOSE
PRAYER
Group Questions
Group Questions
Go back and read Exodus 12. What does this tell you about how the lamb imagery would have been communicated to Jewish believers?
How do chapters 4–5 introduce the rest of the book of Revelation? What common themes do they share?
What is so sad about the scene in verses 2–4? Why do you think the scroll needs to be opened?
What do the messianic titles for the Lamb reveal about His character and His work?
What is significant about the fact that the Lamb is slaughtered? How does this show Christ’s work?
What is significant about the fact that the Lamb is standing? What significance does Jesus’ resurrection have for our lives?
The people around the throne are from every tribe and people and language. What does this tell us about the nature of the church?
How should Revelation 5:9–10 shape our missionary activity?
Why will worshiping God for eternity be a delight and not a chore?
This vision involves a great deal of anticipation. Do you look forward to the revelation of Jesus? How can you keep His future unveiling as a present hope and expectation in your life?