The Book of the REVELATION

CHAPTER 5

5:1 And I saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book written within and on the backside, sealed with seven seals.

1. The Sealed Book with 7 Seals

INTRO

The rapture of the church took place in chapter 4

The rainbow around the throne (a wedding to take place)

The elders representing the redeemed

The 4 beasts around the throne crying out “Holy, holy holy…..”

NOTE

Creation has been under bondage to sin, satan and death

The Jewish system for owning land

A man loses his land, may be bought back by kinsman redeemer (Lev 25:23-25 &Ruth4)

Only Christ can redeem.

This book is the Title Deed to all the earth and creation is in the right hand of God. It is

written within and on the back, meaning nothing can be added or changed (its complete).

Sealed with 7 seals (out of this book comes all judgement from God)

2 And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, Who is worthy to open the book, and to loose the seals thereof? 3 And no man in heaven, nor in earth, neither under the earth, was able to open the book, neither to look thereon. 4 And I wept much, because no man was found worthy to open and to read the book, neither to look thereon. 5 And one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Juda, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof.

2. The Search

a. The Angel (vs 2)

Strong and proclaiming with a loud voice “Who is worthy?”

b. The Search (vs 3)

No man in heaven, earth or under the earth is worthy

c. The Weeping (vs 4)

John wept because no man was found that was worthy

John wants to see the redemption of creation (set free)

Weep not - Needless tears

d. The Lion (vs 5)

Tribe of Judah (Gen 49:9,10) (Royalty)

Root of David (Is 11:1-10) (Deity)

Hath prevailed over all that oppose Him, He is the King of Kings

Worthy to loose seals and open the book

6 And I beheld, and, lo, in the midst of the throne and of the four beasts, and in the midst of the elders, stood a Lamb as it had been slain, having seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God sent forth into all the earth. 7 And he came and took the book out of the right hand of him that sat upon the throne.

3. The Sovereign Savior

a. He is The Lamb (vs 6)

In the midst of the throne, the beasts, and the elders. He is the object of their praise

The Lamb Had been slain, the scars are still there but the Lamb is alive forevermore

7 horns (strength) 7 eyes (all knowing) 7 Spirits of God (7 attributes of the Spirit)

b. The Victor (vs 7)

The Lamb has Prevailed over death, hell and the grave

The Lamb is Worthy and so took the book out of the right hand of God

Will of Testament giving him right to claim the earth & creation by virtue of his death

Will opened by the heir (Heb 1:2)

8 And when he had taken the book, the four beasts and four and twenty elders fell down before the Lamb, having every one of them harps, and golden vials full of odours, which are the prayers of saints. 9 And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation; 10 And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth. 11 And I beheld, and I heard the voice of many angels round about the throne and the beasts and the elders: and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands; 12 Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing. 13 And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, heard I saying, Blessing, and honour, and glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever. 14 And the four beasts said, Amen. And the four and twenty elders fell down and worshipped him that liveth for ever and ever.

4. The Song

THE 3 FOLD HYMN OF PRAISE TO HIM

The Lion and the Lamb have prevailed

-As Lion He conquers & reigns

-As Lamb He was the sacrifice for the sins of the world

The crown & The cross can’t be separated

Glory & Suffering can’t be separated

Isaac said “where is the lamb” Gen 22:7 John said “Behold the Lamb” John 1:29

Here John says “Worthy is the Lamb”

a. The Elders and the Beasts

OBJECT OF PRAISE -The Lamb which had been slain but prevailed

POSTURE OF PRAISE -Fallen down before the Lamb

INSTRUMENTS OF PRAISE-Harps to sing with and vials of prayers

-Praise and Prayer always go together (Ps 141:2)

MATTER OF PRAISE -Worthy is the Lamb (Slain & Prevailed)

-Redemption -by His blood

-Every kindred,tongue,people & nation

-Kingship & Preisthood we shall reign with Him

NEW SONG IS SUNG

b. The Angels Join In

Vs 11-12 Round about the Throne

10 thousand X 10 thousand = 100 million + thousands and thousands

7 ATTRIBUTES OF PRAISE TO THE LAMB

1-POWER Authority and might (Matt 28:18)

2-RICHES Unlimited wealth of God (II Cor 8:9)

3-WISDOM All knowledge and how to use it (Col 2:3)

4-STRENGTH Might,power,ability to endure,overcome (Rev 20:3,10)

5-HONOUR Respect,reputation,position,mark of distinction (John :22,23)

6-GLORY Praise & Adoration, triumphant (John 17:5)

7-BLESSING Source of happiness,give thanks to,praise (Luke 24:53)

c. Creation Joins In

Vs 13-14 In heaven, on earth, under earth, in the sea (Phil 2:9-11)

4 ATTRIBUTES OF PRAISE TO THE LAMB & TO HIM ON THE THRONE

1-BLESSING 3-GLORY

2-HONOUR 4-POWER

4 BEASTS SAY AMEN------THE ELDERS WORSHIP FOREVER AND EVER

While on earth, the tribulation is started and the people (unbelievers) who were left behind continue to ignore God’s word not knowing or caring that God’s judgment is imminent