Revelation 5 A Glimpse of Heaven Part ii – Behold the Lamb of God
Rev. 5: ‘Behold the Lamb of God’ 1. The Sealed Scroll 2. The Slain Lamb 3. The Singing Multitude
Rev. 5: ‘Behold the Lamb of God’ 1. The Sealed Scroll vv. 1 -4 Theme: God has a plan for His world
1. The Sealed Scroll vv. 1 -4 Theme: God has a plan for His world - Our sinful world requires intervention
1. The Sealed Scroll vv. 1 -4 Theme: God has a plan for His world - Our sinful world requires intervention - Our powerful God is able to intervene
1. The Sealed Scroll vv. 1 -4 Theme: God has a plan for His world - God’s plan is detailed
1. The Sealed Scroll vv. 1 -4 Theme: God has a plan for His world - God’s plan is detailed - God’s plan is complete
Rev. 5: ‘Behold the Lamb of God’ 2. The Slain Lamb vv. 5 -9 Theme: God will fulfil the plan Himself
Verse 5: Jesus is the Messianic King - The Lion of Judah = The King of God’s People (Gen. 49: 9 -10) - The Root of Jesse = The Promised Messiah/Saviour of God’s People (Isa. 11: 1 ff)
Verse 5: Jesus is the Messianic King Verse 6: Jesus is the ultimate sacrificial Lamb (Ex. 12; Lev. 19; Isa. 53)
Verse 5: Jesus is the Messianic King Verse 6: Jesus is the ultimate sacrificial Lamb Verse 6 b-9: Jesus is God
Rev. 5: ‘Behold the Lamb of God’ 3. The Singing Multitude vv. 9 -14 Theme: God’s plan will bless many people