THE BOOK
Revelation 5
I. THE SEALED BOOK 5:1-5
A. The Book Described vs. 1
NOTE: Book means scroll (biblion)
1. At the right hand of God
2. Written within and on the backside
a. Nothing can be added or changed
b. All destinies are now unchangeable
3. Sealed with seven seals
a. A Roman will was always sealed with seven seals
b. A will could only be opened by the heir Hebrew 1:2
B. The Search Of The Angel vs. 2-3
1. A strong angel
a. Much authority
b. High rank
NOTE: Probably Gabriel who ordered the closing and sealing of the book to Daniel, Daniel 12:4 cf. vs. 8-9
2. With a loud voice
a. Denotes urgency
b. Great concern
3. Who is worthy
a. To open the book
b. To break the seals
4. No man able to open or look thereon
a. In heaven
b. In earth
c. Under the earth
C. The Tears Of John vs. 4
1. Because there was no man
a. Worthy to open
b. Worthy to read
c. Worthy to look thereon
2. John wept for several reasons
a. He yearned to see creation set free from bondage
b. He wanted the promises of 4:1 to be fulfilled
c. He knew that the Old Testament promises to Israel would never be fulfilled unless the scroll be opened
D. The Testimony of the Elder vs. 5
NOTE: One of the 24 stepped down from his throne
1. Weep not
2. Behold
a. The Lion of the Tribe of Judah
b. The Root of David
3. He hath prevailed
NOTE: Prevailed means:
1. Overcome
2. Conquer
3. Get the victory
a. To open the book
b. To loose the seven seals
II. THE SLAIN LAMB 5:6-10
A. John’s View vs. 6
1. He looked for a Lion and saw a Lamb
NOTE: Greek – little lamb
2. The lion and lamb show the two-fold emphasis of Old Testament prophecy
a. Lamb – Christ dies for the sin of the world
b. Lion – Christ conquers and reigns
3. The Bible can be summarized by the Lamb
a. Isaac – Where is the lamb? Genesis 22:7
b. John the Baptist – Behold the Lamb of God John 1:29
c. John – Worthy is the Lamb! Revelation 5:9
4. In Revelation Christ is called:
a. The Lamb – 29 times
b. The Lion – 1 time (5:5)
5. “Slain” – cut in the throat for a sacrifice
B. The Lamb’s Action vs. 7
1. Christ receiving the book shows judgment and power is committed to Christ
2. 5:7 cf. Daniel 7:13-14
3. The world is Christ’s by:
a. Creation
b. Calvary
c. Conquest
C. The Praise Of The Redeemed vs. 8-10
1. “Fell down” signifies exaltation of Christ
2. Things they had.
a. Harps
NOTE: Only the trumpet and harp are mentioned in heavenly worship
b. Golden vials
1) Full of colors
2) Prayers of saints
3. Their new song
NOTE: cf. Old song – Praise of God as Creator in His glory
a. There is no recorded song in Genesis
b. The first recorded song is in Exodus 15
NOTE: The Elders sing to Christ; Angels proclaim about Christ
III. THE SHOUTING HOSTS 5:11-14
A. The Voice Of Many Angels
NOTE: I beheld and I heard
a. 47 times John beheld
b. 27 times John heard
1. Their position
2. Their number
3. Their testimony
a. Worthy is the Lamb
b. To receive:
1) Power
2) Riches
3) Wisdom
4) Strength
5) Honor
6) Glory
7) Blessing
B. The Voice Of Every Creature
1. Positioned:
a. In heaven
b. On the earth
c. Under the earth
d. In the sea
NOTE: Philippians 2:9-11
2. Saying:
a. Blessing
b. Honor
c. Glory
C. Those About The Throne
1. The four beasts said Amen
2. The twenty four elders fell down and worshipped Him
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