Monday, June 9, 2014

The Book and The Lamb (Revelation Chapter 5)



(Revelation Chapter 5)-The Book and The Lamb

Theme: The Prominence of the Lamb
Title: ‘Worthy is the Lamb’
Text: 5:1-14  Emphasis: v.9,12

I. His Worthiness Shown by His Position [The Judge of the Quick and the Dead] (v.1-5)
A.    No angel was found worthy to open The Book [Scroll Conditions: The Seven Seals]
B.     No man was found worthy to open The Book [Scroll Contents: The Wrath of God]
C.     Nobody but The Man, The Son of Man [His Title of Choice] (John 5:27-30; Acts 10:42; *Daniel 7:13)

II. His Worthiness Shown by His Person (v.5,6)
A.    The Lion of the Tribe of Judah (Genesis 49:9-Coming Ruler-Unto Him shall the gathering of the people)
B.     The Root of David (Isaiah 11:1; Jeremiah 23:5; Romans 15:12) [Ancestral Right to the Throne]
C.     The Lamb as it had been slain (John 1:29-Behold the Lamb…)[28 Times ‘Lamb’ in Revelation]
D.    The Lamb w/Seven Horns & Seven Eyes [Demonstrating His Power/Authority and Absolute Sov’y]

III. His Worthiness Shown by His Priority (v.7)
A.    Take the Book [Receive with intent to act upon]
B.     Open the Seals [Meet the Conditions necessary to Open Scroll/Wrath of God]

IV. His Worthiness Shown by the ‘People’ Worshipping Him (v.8, 11, 13) [Universal Worship]
A.    The Four Beasts (v.8)
B.     The Four and Twenty Elders (v.8)
C.     The Angels [Myriads/Innumerable] (v.11)
D.    Every Creature Which is in Heaven, & on the Earth, & under the Earth, & such as are in the Sea (v.13)

V. His Worthiness Shown by His Past Work (v.9,10)
A.    Thou wast slain [Death/Violence/Kill/Slaughter/Murder/5:6, 9,12,13:8 Lamb/6:9 Martyrs/13:3 A.C.,  18:24 Saints] God’s Remedy to Heal the Sin-Sick World and Ultimately Restore Edenic Atmosphere
B.     Hast redeemed men to God by Thy Blood [Buy back/slave market/sin-Galatians 3:13-‘Christ/ redeemed]
C.     Hast made them unto our God kings and priests (I Peter 2:5, 9; Revelation 1:5, 20:6)
D.    And they shall reign [w/Him] on earth (20:6)

VI. His Worthiness Shown by His Praise/Worship (v.8-14)
A.    Prostrate Worship of the Four Beasts and the 24 Elders(v.8)[Oriental Expression Profound Reverence]
B.     Prayers of the Saints (v.8) [Golden Vials full of Odours/Incense]
C.     Presence of Music (v.8, 9) [Harp: National Instrument of Israel-Singing: Highest form of worship]
D.    Proclamation of His Worthiness (v.9, 10) [Thou art worthy to take the book and to open the seals]
E.     Praise of the Combined Universal Multitude: ‘Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive’(v.11-14)
1.      Power: Dunamis-Dynamite-ultimate power, might, strength, force, miraculous performance deeds
2.      Riches: Ploutos-Wealth in abundance, the overwhelming presence of plenty, Cornucopia/horn
3.      Wisdom: Sophia-Clever, skillful ability to devise w/craft, God’s application of knowledge
4.      Strength: Iskus-Ability to perform, win out and prevail regardless of task
5.      Honor: Timay-Reverence, respect, showing the value of His position
6.      Glory: Doxa-Brightness, majesty, splendor, magnificence
7.      Blessing: Kratos-Sovereignty, Mighty deed, Exceeding greatness


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