The Lamb - Revelation 5.1-14
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Here is the snapshot from "The Lamb - Revelation 5.1-14" on December 8, 2024.
Who is Jesus? This question is more than just philosophical—your answer carries eternal weight. Some see Jesus as a great teacher, others as one of many paths to God, and still others as merely a prophet. But Revelation 5 paints a very clear and real picture of who Jesus is. This passage reveals the uniqueness of Jesus: the Lion of Judah, the Lamb who was slain, the Lord of all history, victory, and glory. There is nothing more important than what you believe about Him. Jesus is the only one worthy to fulfill God's plans and receive all glory.
1. Jesus is the Lord of History
In John’s vision, God holds a scroll in His right hand—a scroll containing His promises and plans for judgment and salvation. But there’s a problem: it’s sealed, and no one is found worthy to open it. John weeps at the thought that God’s plans might fail, but then comes the announcement: “Behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has conquered!” This Lion, prophesied in Genesis 49 and Isaiah 11, is the King who fulfills every promise and accomplishes God’s purposes.
2. Jesus is the Lord of Victory
When John turns to look, he doesn’t see a conquering Lion. He sees a Lamb—slain, yet standing. This paradox reveals the heart of God’s plan: Jesus conquers not by domination but through sacrifice. The Lion is the Lamb, and through His death and resurrection, He has secured victory.
The Lamb is praised as worthy to take the scroll because He was slain. It’s His blood that ransomed people for God—a global family from every tribe, language, and nation.
This is the gospel: That Jesus gave His life to redeem us from sin and death, creating a diverse, united people who will reign with Him forever. Revelation reminds us that the way of Jesus is sacrifice before glory, suffering before victory, death before resurrection.
And to follow Jesus is to follow this pattern. As His disciples, we’re called to live lives of faithfulness, love, and self-sacrifice, trusting that glory will come in His perfect timing.
3. Jesus is the Lord of Glory
When the Lamb takes the scroll, worship erupts in heaven. The 24 elders and four living creatures fall down before the Lamb, singing a new song of praise. Then countless angels—myriads upon myriads—join in. Finally, every creature in heaven, on earth, and under the sea lifts its voice:
“To Him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be blessing and honour and glory and might forever and ever!”
Jesus is worshipped as God. The Lamb is praised alongside the One on the throne, receiving the same glory and honour. This scene leaves no doubt—Jesus is fully divine, worthy of all worship.
One day, every knee will bow, and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord. Whether joyfully or begrudgingly, all creation will acknowledge His worthiness.
Who is Jesus? Revelation 5 leaves no room for ambiguity. Jesus is the Lord of History, Victory, and Glory.
Do you believe that Jesus is the Lamb who was slain for your sins?
Are you living as part of God’s global family, united by faith in Christ?
Is your life a reflection of heaven’s worship, proclaiming the worthiness of Jesus?
Everything hinges on your response to Him. Heaven is singing—will you join this song?
“Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and might and honour and glory and blessing!”
Let this truth shape your worship, your life, and your eternity.
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Here is the snapshot from "The Lamb - Revelation 5.1-14" on December 8, 2024.
Who is Jesus? This question is more than just philosophical—your answer carries eternal weight. Some see Jesus as a great teacher, others as one of many paths to God, and still others as merely a prophet. But Revelation 5 paints a very clear and real picture of who Jesus is. This passage reveals the uniqueness of Jesus: the Lion of Judah, the Lamb who was slain, the Lord of all history, victory, and glory. There is nothing more important than what you believe about Him. Jesus is the only one worthy to fulfill God's plans and receive all glory.
1. Jesus is the Lord of History
In John’s vision, God holds a scroll in His right hand—a scroll containing His promises and plans for judgment and salvation. But there’s a problem: it’s sealed, and no one is found worthy to open it. John weeps at the thought that God’s plans might fail, but then comes the announcement: “Behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has conquered!” This Lion, prophesied in Genesis 49 and Isaiah 11, is the King who fulfills every promise and accomplishes God’s purposes.
2. Jesus is the Lord of Victory
When John turns to look, he doesn’t see a conquering Lion. He sees a Lamb—slain, yet standing. This paradox reveals the heart of God’s plan: Jesus conquers not by domination but through sacrifice. The Lion is the Lamb, and through His death and resurrection, He has secured victory.
The Lamb is praised as worthy to take the scroll because He was slain. It’s His blood that ransomed people for God—a global family from every tribe, language, and nation.
This is the gospel: That Jesus gave His life to redeem us from sin and death, creating a diverse, united people who will reign with Him forever. Revelation reminds us that the way of Jesus is sacrifice before glory, suffering before victory, death before resurrection.
And to follow Jesus is to follow this pattern. As His disciples, we’re called to live lives of faithfulness, love, and self-sacrifice, trusting that glory will come in His perfect timing.
3. Jesus is the Lord of Glory
When the Lamb takes the scroll, worship erupts in heaven. The 24 elders and four living creatures fall down before the Lamb, singing a new song of praise. Then countless angels—myriads upon myriads—join in. Finally, every creature in heaven, on earth, and under the sea lifts its voice:
“To Him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be blessing and honour and glory and might forever and ever!”
Jesus is worshipped as God. The Lamb is praised alongside the One on the throne, receiving the same glory and honour. This scene leaves no doubt—Jesus is fully divine, worthy of all worship.
One day, every knee will bow, and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord. Whether joyfully or begrudgingly, all creation will acknowledge His worthiness.
Who is Jesus? Revelation 5 leaves no room for ambiguity. Jesus is the Lord of History, Victory, and Glory.
Do you believe that Jesus is the Lamb who was slain for your sins?
Are you living as part of God’s global family, united by faith in Christ?
Is your life a reflection of heaven’s worship, proclaiming the worthiness of Jesus?
Everything hinges on your response to Him. Heaven is singing—will you join this song?
“Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and might and honour and glory and blessing!”
Let this truth shape your worship, your life, and your eternity.
To listen to the audio and video Sermon Snapshot click here.
To watch the full message click here.
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