Christ Honouring Praise
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Christ Honouring Praise
Christ Honouring Praise
27 For behold, those who are far from you shall perish; you put an end to everyone who is unfaithful to you. 28 But for me it is good to be near God; I have made the Lord God my refuge, that I may tell of all your works.
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 honour 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 honour and glory and might forever and ever!” 14 And the four living creatures said, “Amen!” and the elders fell down and worshipped.
Introduction
As we continue to learn how the Lord requires us to worship him so we see the emphasis on the work of Christ and the glory of God’s grace. God centered worship demands Christ centred worship. We cannot separate the two. Our main attention is on the 24 Elders, the Church. Only true believers can truly worship Christ.
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1. The Scroll v1
1. The Scroll v1
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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.
a. In God’s Hands v1
a. In God’s Hands v1
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.
b. God’s Plan v1
b. God’s Plan v1
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.
9 making known to us the mystery of his will, according to his purpose, which he set forth in Christ 10 as a plan for the fullness of time, to unite all things in him, things in heaven and things on earth. 11 In him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his will,
c. Seven Seals v1
c. Seven Seals v1
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.
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2. Who Is Worthy? v2-4
2. Who Is Worthy? v2-4
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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.
a. Who Can Open the Seals? v2
a. Who Can Open the Seals? v2
2 And I saw a mighty angel proclaiming with a loud voice, “Who is worthy to open the scroll and break its seals?”
b. None Are Worthy v3
b. None Are Worthy v3
3 And no one in heaven or on earth or under the earth was able to open the scroll or to look into it,
c. Despair v4
c. Despair v4
4 and I began to weep loudly because no one was found worthy to open the scroll or to look into it.
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3. Weep No More v5-8
3. Weep No More v5-8
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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.
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a. Lion of the Tribe of Judah v5
a. Lion of the Tribe of Judah v5
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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.”
9 Judah is a lion’s cub; from the prey, my son, you have gone up. He stooped down; he crouched as a lion and as a lioness; who dares rouse him?
14 For it is evident that our Lord was descended from Judah, and in connection with that tribe Moses said nothing about priests.
33 I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”
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b. The Slain Lamb v6-7
b. The Slain Lamb v6-7
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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.
Seven = complete
Horns - Might and Authority
Eyes - Nothing hidden all is revealed
Seven Spirits - The Holy Spirit
26 But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you.
26 “But when the Helper comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth, who proceeds from the Father, he will bear witness about me.
Christ takes the scroll.
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4. Worthy Worship v8-14
4. Worthy Worship v8-14
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a. Living Creatures and 24 Elders v8
a. Living Creatures and 24 Elders v8
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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.
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1. Worthy v9-10
1. Worthy v9-10
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,
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ii. Sacrifice v9
ii. Sacrifice v9
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,
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iii. Universal v9
iii. Universal v9
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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,
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iv. Kingdom v10
iv. Kingdom v10
10 and you have made them a kingdom and priests to our God, and they shall reign on the earth.”
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v. Priests v10
v. Priests v10
10 and you have made them a kingdom and priests to our God, and they shall reign on the earth.”
5 and from Jesus Christ the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of kings on earth. To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood 6 and made us a kingdom, priests to his God and Father, to him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.
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vi. Shall Reign v10
vi. Shall Reign v10
10 and you have made them a kingdom and priests to our God, and they shall reign on the earth.”
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b. Myriads and Myriads v11-12
b. Myriads and Myriads v11-12
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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 honour and glory and blessing!”
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i. Countless Number v11
i. Countless Number v11
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,
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ii. Worthy is the Lamb v12
ii. Worthy is the Lamb v12
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12 saying with a loud voice, “Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and might and honour and glory and blessing!”
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c. Every Creature v13-14
c. Every Creature v13-14
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 honour and glory and might forever and ever!” 14 And the four living creatures said, “Amen!” and the elders fell down and worshipped.
Conclusion
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14 And the four living creatures said, “Amen!” and the elders fell down and worshipped.
