He is Worthy

 Rev 5:9

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;

The book (scroll) with the seven seals contained the prophecy of God’s judgment of mankind who refused to submit to the sovereignty and Lordship of Christ. There was no one on earth that was able to break the seals and open the scroll for all men have sinned and come short of being worthy. But, there appears one with authority and able to break the seals. He is worthy because He was the lamb who  paid the price. He is worthy because He was without sin, and came to earth to give His life to redeem us from our sins, that we may now come boldly to the throne of God. Like the 24 elders, we bow down before Him, worship and adore Him. He will send judgments, those who have rebelled against Him and have denied His grace will see the wrath of God displayed. For those who have bowed the knee in this life will stand with Him on the last day and reign with Him forever and ever. 

Nothing But the Blood

1 peter 1:18a,19 “For ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, such as silver and gold…but with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot”

Nothing but the blood of Christ is able to redeem us back to God. No amount of money or means can buy eternal life. Unless we keep our minds and hearts focus on things above, it is easy to get our affections set on the things of this world. We are surrounded with messages that wealth is a sign of a successful life. The world values its worth on how much it can gain of this world’s goods. God looks at us with tender loving care.  We all are precious in His sight and His love for us is so great that He gave His Son to die for the sin(s) that separates us from Him. His precious blood that was shed on the cross is worth more than any earthly treasure on earth. We don’t have to be anyone special in this world, or have riches of this world to get God’s attention. His love reaches all who will come to Him, believe that He is the One to make us in His image. “Silver and gold, have I none, but such as I have I give unto thee”.

My Redeemer Lives

Job 19:25 “ For I know that my Redeemer liveth, and that He shall stand at the latter day upon the earth;”-

Lost and without hope we were once children of light, but sin blinded us. We now live in darkness, in slaved by darkness and Satan. By creation we were children of God, but Satan tempted man to forsake the laws of God and satisfy their own selfish desires. The wages of sin is death. We are all sinners in need of someone to save us from hell and darkness. God in His love for humanity and desire to fellowship with His creation, provided a way of escape. He sent His Son to redeem us and regain possession of His creation. Jesus Christ, came to die for our sins, and rose from the dead to give us eternal life. He is our Redeemer! “Redeemed and how I love to proclaim it, redeemed by the blood of the Lamb.” It is the message we shout out to the world, Christ is the answer to all that is wrong in this world. He wants to redeem those who are lost and living in sin. We are no longer children of darkness living a life of sin, but now we belong to Christ who gave us the Holy Spirit that we may walk in light. We are redeemed and set free from sin. Sin no longer has dominion over us. Because my Redeemer lives we can live free from sin, knowing that He shall stand in our place giving us access to the throne of God.

Worthy The Lamb

Revelation 5:6-14

On an island, apart from the world, John finds himself a prisoner for Christ. It is on this isolated island that the Revelation of Jesus is made known to this man of God. It is here that John is given to know the mysteries of things to come. Christ is the theme that runs through the whole book. He is the one that in found worthy to reveal all things. All the host of heaven and all who have been redeemed fall to worship Him is King of Kings and Lord of Lords.

Sealed Books- book…sealed up with seven seals

• The use of metaphors- Is there actually a book-scroll in heaven?
• The Revelation- Things to come
• Unfolding of events- scroll within a scroll each is sealed

Strong Angels – I saw a strong angel

• Not even a magnificent and powerful angel could open the book
• Proclamation- Qualification for breaking the seals

Sorrow and Weeping – I began to weep

• Why does John weep?
• Trapped on a Island- What will become of him and others
• Prevented from seeing more of the mind of God
• Humanity of John- This is the end? Unfilled desires

Slain Lamb – Stood a lamb as been slain

• Jesus is referred to as a lamb through out the Bible
• He was the perfect lamb- sacrificed for all of Adam’s race
• Standing- Alive! Yet his appearance identified Him as the one.

Seven Horns and Eyes –till he establish-arms of His strength

• Horns- Represent the might and power of the lamb

• Eyes- Represent the all knowing, all seeing knowledge

Song of the Elders – And They sung a new song

• Who are these elders? - The Redeemed of the earth
• The swelling of joy- took them to their knees
• Harp & Vail = Praise and Prayer in worship
• The Song- sacrificial death, redemption man, and authority given by Christ to the redeemed.

Shouts and Praise- I heard a voice of many angels

• The heavens join in the praise of the redemption of man
• Power, Riches, Wisdom, Strength, Honor, Glory, Blessing.

Sitting on the Throne Be unto Him that sits on the throne

• Deity of Christ
• Attributes of God are given to Christ
• He is the eternal God- Always was, is, and forever will be.

Israel Restored

Isaiah 62:1-12

As we look ahead to things that are yet to come, we find hope in knowing that Christ will someday rule over all earthly kingdoms. He shall reign forever and forever! And those who have been redeemed by his precious blood, washed and made clean will come to Zion singing, the song of the redeemed. Until then, let us remain diligent and watchful lest we find ourselves without a song to sing.

Righteousness Rules- righteousness goes forth

• God’s Objective- His People (Jews) will lead
• The People of God are a light shining in darkness

Renewed in Christ – a new name

• Exalted with Christ- as father Abraham is the bossom..
• We are given a new start- know by others as –a new man
• Things are different now- a changed life

Royal Diadem – royal diadem in the hand of the Lord

• We our the precious jewel in his hand
• God’s handiwork- God said, “it is good”

Rejoicing of God – God rejoice over thee

• Parallel- Christ and the bride
• The joy of the bridegroom over his bride
• ·Marriage supper of the lamb

Reign of Christ –till he establish-arms of His strength

• God will set his watchman to guard against the evil

• There will be no rest or ceasing to watch until all is safe
• His kingdom will be established- His promises is true

Return to Zion – go through the gates

• The gathering of God people back to Jerusalem
• The people of God from all times will return
• Spiritual return to Christ- Leave your sin- clear the way

Reward of God- his reward is with him

• A reward to them that diligently seek him

Redeemed of the Lord- They shall be called the redeemed

• Once forsaken and desolate- Mercy of God to remember
• Sought out by the Holy Spirit
• Called unto holiness

The Suffering Savior

Isaiah 53: 1-12

God, who loved this world, was willing to let His son come to earth and take on the form of man. Knowing that His son would suffer a cruel death on a rugged cross, God the Father released His son into the hands of cruel and hateful men. In spite of their hatred, Christ laid His life down to suffer and die for sinful man. The Suffering Christ made it possible for you and me to be reconciled and redeemed. It was through his suffering that we our made whole, whereby we cry “Abba Father”

Report of a Savior- Who hath believed our report

• By Faith they looked for the day to come
• That God would send His son to take away our sins

Reaching Arms of God- arm of the Lord revealed

• He will make Himself know to those who believe
• God’s arm will reach around the world- Salvation for all

Root in the desert- root out of dry land

• Royal line of David was buried
• His physical appearance was common
• His beauty was within- tender plant

Rejected & Despised of Men – He was despised and rejected

• He was hated of men and dismissed as a mere carpenter
• A man who identified with suffering
• Who is will to take up his cross and follow?

Redeemed Through His Blood with His strips we our healed

• Wounded for our committed sins
• Bruised for our sin nature- we were born in iniquity

• God laid on Him all of our sin(s)

Repudiated by His Own – He was afflicted, lamb to slaughter

• They led Him to the cross, as lamb is led for sacrifice
• He laid down His life willing
• Forsaken by all- cut off from the living

Righteous Servant-righteous servant justify many

• Fulfilled the will of Jehovah
• He who knew no sin, became sin for us
• More than just physical suffering

Risk All for the World- he bares the sin of many

• Poured out his soul unto death

• Numbered with the transgressors
• Interceded for sinful man