“WORTHY IS THE LAMB”
Revelation Chapter 5
Part 2 of 2
THE LOCATION OF JESUS IS PERFECT: HE IS PERFECTLY POSITIONED. V 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.
Jesus is in Heaven as our Mediator. Jesus is in the midst of the Throne room of God. Jesus stands before the
Throne omnipotent ‘all authority’. John continues his description of the scene around the throne: “the seven
Spirits of God” (v. 6). That does not teach that there are seven Holy Spirits. Rather there is one sevenfold
Spirit, described in Isaiah 11:2 as (1) the Spirit of the Lord, (2) the spirit of wisdom, (3) the spirit of
understanding, (4) the spirit of counsel, (5) the spirit of strength, (6) the spirit of knowledge, and (7)
the spirit of the fear of the Lord. The description of the Lamb (Rev. 5:6), if produced literally by an artist,
would provide a grotesque picture; but when understood symbolically, conveys spiritual truth. Since seven is
the number of perfection,
JESUS IS OMNIPOTENT. That means He has PERFECT POWER (seven horns), JESUS IS OMNISCIENT. That means He has
PERFECT WISDOM (seven eyes), JESUS IS OMNIPRESENT. That means He is PERFECTLY PRESENT (seven Spirits in all
the earth). All three are attributes of God. So, the Lamb is identified as God the Son, Christ Jesus!
JESUS IS THE WOUNDED LAMB (v. 6-8). He was promised as the perfect lamb. In revelation Jesus is called a lamb
(little pet lamb, not big sheep) no less than 28 times! In Genesis 22;8,13 a ram was substituted for Isaac,
a picture of Christ giving His life for the individual (see Gal. 2:20) V20 I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless
I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of
the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.. At Passover, the lamb was slain for
each family (Ex. 12:3). Isaiah states that Jesus died for the nation of Israel (Isa. 53:8; see also John 11:49–52).
He was pointed out as the perfect Lamb:
John affirms that the Lamb died for the whole world! (John 1:29) Peter said 1 Peter 1:18-19,18 Forasmuch as ye know
that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by
tradition from your fathers;
19But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot:
The more you meditate on the power and scope of Christ’s work on the cross, the more humbled and worshipful
you become.
The action of Jesus is perfect: Jesus takes the title deed as the exalted Lord of glory v. 7 And he came and
took the book out of the right hand of him that sat upon the throne..
The reception of Jesus is perfect: Jesus hears and keeps all our prayers. v. 8 Now when He had taken the scroll,
the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb, each having a harp, and golden
bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints. Prayers are vital to God
OUR RESPONSE: HOW DO WE ADMIRE THE PERFECT SACRIFICE OF JESUS? BY ADMIRING JESUS AS THE WORTHY LAMB (v. 9-14)
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.
1ST – SING ABOUT THE PLAN OF JESUS 9 And they sang a new song, saying: “You are worthy to take the scroll,
WORSHIP JESUS And to open its seals; AUTHORITY OF JESUS For You were slain, SUBSTITUTIONARY DEATH OF JESUS
And have redeemed us to God by Your blood, REDEMPTION OF JESUS Out of every tribe and tongue and people and
nation, GOSPEL OF JESUS 10 And have made us kings and priests to our God; MINISTRY FOR JESUS And we shall
reign on the earth.” HOPE IN JESUS
Want to be sure you are singing that new song God wants to put in your heart? Check the content closely.
Beware of the new “crossover” songs in modern music. They only talk about the Lord they never name Him.
Beware of songs that don’t name the name that is above every name, the name of the Lord Jesus Christ!
AS THE PERFECT SACRIFICE JESUS RECEIVED (5:11-12)
2nd – Sing about the perfections of Jesus v. 11 Then I looked, and I heard the voice of many angels around
the throne, the living creatures, and the elders; and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand,
and thousands of thousands saying with a loud voice: “Worthy is the Lamb who was slain To receive power and
riches and wisdom, And strength and honor and glory and blessing!”
Think of Jesus. “To receive power” He came the first time as a weak and helpless baby, Herod tried to murder
Him. Now He is OMNIPOTENT! POWER—all power in Heaven and Earth “and riches” He became poor for us, laying
aside all the treasures of Heaven to walk this Earth as an itinerant prophet supported by gifts! Now He holds
the ownership of all the Universe! RICHES—He owns all things “ and wisdom,” He was mocked, scoffed, derided
and accused of everything evil His enemies could think of. Now He stands as the Wisdom of God! WISDOM—He is
the source of true wisdom “And strength” He was weary, thirsty and tired in His 1st coming. He is the Rock now,
and the Fountain of the Water of Life and the source of the power of an indestructible life! STRENGTH—He is the
Lion of Judah, mighty “ and honor” Not even a place to lay His head back then, but now countless myriads of
eternal beings focus their adoration and worship on Him, countless saints raise their voices in song, the
Universe glistens and radiates His glory. HONOR –He shall be honored and every knee shall bow “ and glory”.
Briefly He pulled back His flesh on the Transfiguartion mount, but now He shines with the Brightness of the
Sun in its strength. All glory and honor are His. Every knee shall bow and every tongue shall confess that
He is Lord of ALL! GLORY—He is the Highest of Heaven Adored “ and blessing!” BLESSING—He is that which produces
real joy
3RD – SING ABOUT THE POSSESSIONS OF JESUS v. 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, I heard saying: “Blessing and honor and glory
and power Be to Him who sits on the throne, And to the Lamb, forever and ever!”
FINALLY, JUST AGREE AND WORSHIP JESUS v. 14 Then the four living creatures said, “Amen!” And the twenty-four
elders fell down and worshiped Him who lives forever and ever.
What’s the rest of the story? WRATHFUL LAMB Revelation 6:16 16 and said to the mountains and rocks, “Fall on
us and hide us from the face of Him who sits on the throne and from the wrath of the Lamb! WORSHIPPED LAMB
Revelation 7:17 “for the Lamb who is in the midst of the throne will shepherd them and lead them to living
fountains of waters. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.” WARRING LAMB Revelation 17:14
“These will make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb will overcome them, for He is Lord of lords and King of kings;
and those who are with Him are called, chosen, and faithful.” WEDDING OF THE LAMB = God with us Revelation 19:9
Then he said to me, “Write: ‘Blessed are those who are called to the marriage supper of the
Lamb!’ ” And he said to me, “These are the true sayings of God.”
John also seems to suggest in Revelation that the “Heavenly Sanctuary” follows the pattern of the earthly
tabernacle and temple (see Heb. 9:23). The parallels are as follows:
Earthly temple–Heavenly sanctuary
Holy of holies–The Throne of God
Seven-branched candlestick-Seven lamps of fire before the Throne
Bronze laver–Sea of glass
Cherubin over the mercy seat–Four living creatures around the Throne
Priests Elders–(kings and priests)
Brazen altar–Altar (Rev. 6:9–11)
Incense altar–Incense Altar (Rev. 8:3–5)
Ark of the covenant–Ark of the covenant (Rev 11:19)
“Only one life to live and soon is past
Only what’s done for Christ will last!”
Hoping to make the time I have left count for the glory of God.
“WORTHY IS THE LAMB” Revelation Chapter 5 Part 2 of 2