New Testament in a Year

Revelation 5:1-14
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Revelation 5 is another beautiful chapter looking at worship in heaven!  And in this chapter we see the worship of Jesus, the Lion and the Lamb, who opens the scroll.  It is interesting that Jesus is described first as the Lion of Judah in verse 5 and then as a Lamb in verse 6.  This demonstrates both Jesus’ authority and power (lion) and Jesus’ submission to God’s will (lamb).

Verse 9 is certainly powerful in today’s readings: “And they sang a new song with these words: “You are worthy to take the scroll and break its seals and open it. For you were killed, and your blood has ransomed people for God from every tribe and language and people and nation.”  Do you believe that Jesus’ blood has ransomed people for God from every tribe and language and people and nation?  How do people accept this gift – this ransom?  Are the stakes high enough that we should accept this ransom?

And verse 12 is powerful: “And they sang in a mighty chorus: “The Lamb is worthy–the Lamb who was killed. He is worthy to receive power and riches and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and blessing.”  Do you believe that Jesus is worthy to receive power?  And riches?  And wisdom?  And honor?  And glory?  And blessing?  Will you give these things to Jesus in your life today?

To powerfully close out this New Testament post today, below is an image of Revelation Chapter 5 titled “The Opening of the Sealed Scroll” by the amazing artist Pat Marvenko Smith from www.revelationillustrated.com.  Based on today’s readings, please take a few moments to reflect on this image and what it means to you personally…

Worship Video: Today’s readings remind me of this terrific Chris Tomlin song that was written based on Revelation Chapter 5 called “Is He Worthy?”

Do you know our Worthy Lord??  Click here to meet Him!

Comments from you:  What verses or insights stand out to you in today’s readings?  Please post up by clicking on the “Comments” link below!

God bless,
Mike

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