David Macdonald - November 28, 2021

Northbrook Bible Chapel

The Master theme of the BiblePart 8 – The Lion and The Lamb Revelation 1:10 – 18; 5:1-14 November 28, 2021 Northbrook Bible Chapel Recap – the lamb – master theme Progression from Necessity to Eternity *A rescuer would come – Genesis 3:15 *A lamb necessary sacrifice – Genesis – 4 – Abel’s offering *A lamb provided as a substitute – Genesis 22 – offering of Isaac *A lamb is slain – Exodus 12 – the Passover – blood applied *A lamb (goat) for atonement (of sin) – Leviticus 16 – sin offering *A lamb (goat) for expiation (of sin) – Leviticus 16 – sin removed *A lamb - a Person – Isaiah 52:13 – 53:12 – the suffering Servant *The Lamb identified – as That Person – Jesus Christ – John 1:29 *The Final offering of THE Lamb – Mark 15, Psalm 22 * A Lamb for Eternity Revelation 5 Recap – the lamb – master theme A lamb for sin – Genesis 4 A lamb for an individual – Genesis 22 A lamb for a family – Exodus 12 A lamb* for a nation – Leviticus 16 A lamb for the many – Isaiah 53 A Lamb for the whole world – John 1 A Lamb for all time – Mark 15; Psalm 22 A Lamb for Eternity – Revelation 5 Revelation of Jesus Christ – to john Given to John on the Island of Patmos John in exile – prison island – in his 90’s Vision given of “the things which must soon take place” Rev 1:1 Revelation – many symbols & metaphors Lion and Lamb – most important – refer to Lord Jesus Christ John – “inner circle” disciple “Disciple whom Jesus loved” (John 20:20) Summary: The Scene (1:10-18; 5:1-4) – outline of what is happening The Savior (5:5-7) – One who “saves the day” The Song (5:8-14) – a worship song to One who is worthy Rev 1:10-18 NLT The scene Revelation Written ~ 90-95 AD: 60 years later Glorified, dignified, magnified, resurrected Christ – Ch. 1 Scroll: Rev 5:1-4 NLT The scroll What is the scroll? Involves fate of planet Earth Title deed to Earth? (conjecture) Psalm 24:1-2 Romans 8:22 The Search: Who is worthy? No one in heaven, on Earth or under Earth able to open No angel, patriarch, prophet, king, devil, earthly leader The Saviour – (5:5-7) Rev 5:5 NLT But one of the twenty-four elders said to me, "Stop weeping! Look, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the heir to David's throne, has conquered. He is worthy to open the scroll and break its seven seals.“ Jesus Christ 27 titles from Rev. 1 – 5 Lion of Judah Heir to David’s throne Visible wounds – vs. 6 Zec 12:10 NLT "Then I will pour out a spirit of grace and prayer on the family of David and on the people of Jerusalem. They will look on me whom they have pierced and mourn for him as for an only son. They will grieve bitterly for him as for a firstborn son who has died. Zec 13:6 NASB "And one will say to him, `What are these wounds between your arms?' Then he will say, `Those with which I was wounded in the house of my friends.' The Song REV– 5:8-10 A moment of overwhelming praise erupts The Lamb alone is worthy! A new song Believers have great reason to sing and much to sing about! Sing to the One who is worthy Sing of the blood of Jesus Christ Mankind has a HUGE problem sin separates us from God Romans 3:23 Isa 59:1-2 NLT - Listen! The LORD's arm is not too weak to save you, nor is his ear too deaf to hear you call. (2) It's your sins that have cut you off from God. Because of your sins, he has turned away and will not listen anymore. Either you pay for your sin or someone else does Jesus Christ stepped in and paid the ransom price to deliver you (vs. 9) Worthy is the Lamb Theme of the Bible – Behold the Lamb – John 1:29 OT – Where is the lamb NT – Behold the Lamb Eternity – Worthy is the Lamb The Song Rev– 5:11-14 Rev 5:11-14 NASB (11)