Worthy is the Lamb Who was Slain!

Revelation 5

By Rance Shuler, May 04, 2025

Intro: Revelation 5:1-5

  • The Scroll has our (5:1)!
  • The Scroll a strong angel to the question (5:2)!
  • No one was to open the Scroll! No one had the (5:3)!
  • There is an extreme felt concerning the Scroll not being opened (5:4)!
    • The scroll contains details for final judgment of sin and Satan (Daniel 12:4, 9; Ezekiel 2:10)!
  • The to, “Who is worthy to open the Scroll?”, is Jesus! (5:5)

Big Idea: Worship is a holy response flowing from an ongoing recognition of who Jesus is and what He has done!

  1. Jesus as The Lion & The Lamb (Revelation 5:5-7)!
    • The Lamb: What John saw; Jesus’ First Coming; Jesus’ Human Nature; Meekness; Humility; Suffering; Willing to be Killed; Sacrifice; Death; Redeems; The Victim; Good
    • The Lion: What John heard; Jesus’ Second Coming; Jesus’ Divine Nature; Boldness; Majesty; Conquering; Reigning as King; Scepter; Resurrection; Rules; The Victor; Not Safe
      • Prophecy: Genesis 49:8-12; Isaiah 11:1, 10; 53:7
  1. The is to Worship (Revelation 5:8-14)!
    • How: In adoration and with exaltation we bow down; sing a new song; raise our voices!
    • Who: The four living creatures; the 24 elders; countless angels; all of heaven, on earth, & under the earth and in the sea (Philippians 2:6-11)!
    • Why: He redeemed us to God with His blood and has eternally defeated sin, death, hell, and all satanic forces!

The life of a true worshipper will:

  1. Repent of sin quickly (He was slain for this)!
  2. Render forgiveness urgently (His blood was shed for this)!
  3. Reconcile to one another sincerely (He redeemed us for this)!
    • This will bless your family relationships, friendships, church, & witness to others!