The Song of Heaven Revelation 5: 1-14

What child is this, who laid to rest, On Mary’s lap is sleeping? Whom angels greet with anthems sweet, While shepherds watch are keeping?

1. Who is He? 2. What did He do? 3. How shall I respond to Him?

The Song of Heaven Revelation 5: 1-14

1. False teaching 2. False lifestyle 3. Negative economic consequences 4. Hostile society 5. Hostile government 6. Persecution

Literary Genre 1. Prophecy 2. Pastoral letter 3. Apocalypse

The Song of Heaven Revelation 5: Who is Jesus? 2. What did He do? 3. How shall I respond to Him?

Revelation 5:1 Then I saw in the right hand of him who was seated on the throne a scroll written within and on the back, sealed with seven seals. 2 And I saw a mighty angel proclaiming with a loud voice, "Who is worthy to open the scroll and break its seals?" 3 And no one in heaven or on earth or under the earth was able to open the scroll or to look into it, 4 and I began to weep loudly because no one was found worthy to open the scroll or to look into it.

Rev 5:5 And one of the elders said to me, "Weep no more; behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has conquered, so that he can open the scroll and its seven seals."

Genesis 49:1 Then Jacob called his sons and said, "Gather yourselves together, that I may tell you what shall happen to you in days to come. 2 “ … O sons of Jacob, listen to Israel your father. …. 8 "Judah, your brothers shall praise you; your hand shall be on the neck of your enemies; … 9 Judah is a lion's cub; … 10 The scepter shall not depart from Judah, nor the ruler's staff from between his feet, until tribute comes to him; and to him shall be the obedience of the peoples.

Rev 5:5 And one of the elders said to me, "Weep no more; behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has conquered, so that he can open the scroll and its seven seals."

Isaiah 11:1 There shall come forth a shoot from the stump of Jesse, and a branch from his roots shall bear fruit. 2 And the Spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, … … 4 With righteousness he shall judge the poor; … He shall strike the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips he shall kill the wicked.

1. Who is Jesus? Lion; Root of David (King); Conqueror Lion; Root of David (King); Conqueror LORD / KING Rev 5:5 And one of the elders said to me, "Weep no more; behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has conquered, so that he can open the scroll and its seven seals."

5:6 And between the throne and the four living creatures and among the elders I saw a Lamb standing, as though it had been slain, with seven horns and with seven eyes, which are the seven spirits of God sent out into all the earth. 7 And he went and took the scroll from the right hand of him who was seated on the throne.

5:6 And between the throne and the four living creatures and among the elders I saw a Lamb standing, as though it had been slain, …. Exodus - Passover Lamb -daily 2 lambs sacrificed on altar -daily 2 lambs sacrificed on altar Isaiah 53 “like a Lamb led to the slaughter” John 1:29 “Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world”

5:6 And between the throne and the four living creatures and among the elders I saw a Lamb standing, as though it had been slain, with seven horns and with seven eyes,

1. Who is Jesus? Lamb: sacrificial Lamb / yet resurrected almighty; all-seeing, all-knowing SAVIOR 5:6 And between the throne and the four living creatures and among the elders I saw a Lamb standing, as though it had been slain, with seven horns and with seven eyes,

5:8 And when he had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb, each holding a harp, and golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints. 9 And they sang a new song, saying,

"Worthy are you to take the scroll and to open its seals, for you were slain, and by your blood you ransomed people for God from every tribe and language and people and nation, 10 and you have made them a kingdom and priests to our God, and they shall reign on the earth."

1. Who is Jesus? a. Lion / Root = LORD / KING a. Lion / Root = LORD / KING b. slain, yet resurrected Lamb = SAVIOR

2. What has He done? a. He died for our sins for you were slain,

2. What has He done? a. He died for our sins b. He redeemed us from slavery to sin for you were slain, by your blood you ransomed people for God

2. What has He done? a. He died for our sins b. He redeemed us from slavery to sin c. He broke down racial, ethnic barriers for you were slain, by your blood you ransomed people for God from every tribe, language, people, and nation,

2. What has He done? a. He died for our sins b. He redeemed us from slavery to sin c. He broke down racial, ethnic barriers d. He made us into a Kingdom of Priests for you were slain, by your blood you ransomed people for God from every tribe, language, people, and nation, you have made them a kingdom and priests to our God

1. Who is Jesus? a. Lord, King, b. Savior 2. What did He do? a. He died for our sins b. He redeemed us from slavery to sin c. He broke down racial, ethnic barriers d. He made us into a Kingdom of Priests 3. How shall I respond to Him?

11 Then I looked, and I heard around the throne and the living creatures and the elders the voice of many angels, numbering myriads of myriads and thousands of thousands, 12 saying with a loud voice, "Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and might and honor and glory and blessing!" "Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and might and honor and glory and blessing!"

13 And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying, "To Him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be blessing and honor and glory and might forever and ever!" "To Him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be blessing and honor and glory and might forever and ever!" 14 And the four living creatures said, "Amen!" and the elders fell down and worshiped.

3. How shall I respond to Jesus? a. Bow before Him as your Lord and King b. Respond in faith to Him as Savior, Redeemer c. Turn your eyes to see Him enthroned in Heaven d. Serve as a “priest” to God for ALL people e. Give Him glory and honor and thanks.

What child is this, who laid to rest, On Mary’s lap is sleeping? Whom angels greet with anthems sweet, While shepherds watch are keeping?

This, this is Christ the King, Whom shepherds guard and angels sing: Haste, haste to bring Him laud, The Babe, the son of Mary.

Philiprians 2:9 Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, 10 so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11 and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.