Revelation 5 brings together two very contrasting animals—the lion and the lamb. Why?
I. Our attention is drawn to what the One seated on the throne has in His right hand. It is a scroll or book. A. v. 1 – “written within and on the back“
B. v. 1 – “sealed with 7 seals”
C. v. 2 – “who is worthy to open the scroll?”
D. v. 3 – “no one…heaven…earth…under the earth”
E. What does the book represent?
II. The response of the apostle? He weeps loudly. A. Why?
B. What is the meaning for us?
III. Who is the One who is worthy? A. v. 5 – “the lion of Judah” B. v. 5 – “the root of Jesse” C. v.6 – “a lamb” - “as if slain” - “7 horns” - “7 eyes” IV. Why is this lion-lamb worthy? A. v. 5 – ““He has overcome”
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It was while attending Cornell University that Bill became a Christian. After graduating from there and attending graduate school at Purdue University, Bill felt a call to the pastoral ministry. Leaving mathematics behind, he received his M.Div. from the Reformed Presbyterian...