Where is it written?
Read Revelation 5
What did John hear - then what did John see?
How was what he saw different from what he might have expected?
Why is the Lamb uniquely worthy to open the scroll?
What did the Lamb's death accomplish? (See verses 9 & 10)
How do the living creatures, the angels, then all creatures do in response to the Lamb?
How goes your walk?
How does Jesus' sacrifice cause you to think differently about "greatness?"
How do you worship Jesus in this COVID time?
What holds you back from worshipping more?
Biblical Symbols in This Passage:
7 = Completion/ Perfection (7 days in a week)
12 + Multiples of 12 = Authority / Perfection (12 Tribes, 12 Apostles, 12 loaves etc.)
See Isaiah 6 and Ezekial 1 for similar throneroom visions.
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Values Throughout Our Study of Revelation:
* Expect literal future fulfillment. But be careful about predictions!
* Look for past fulfillment.
* Look for timeless biblical symbols, truths, and principles.
* Be teachable.
Series Challenges:
* Read Revelation (Bonus - Read Daniel 7-12)
* Develop and Deepen a Christian Worldview
* Focus on the Finish Line (Memorize Revelation 21:1-4, 22:1-5)