Seven sealed scroll

OK, so I'll try to do better (I always say that!) but I really will.

Here is the next chapter in Revelation: Chapter 5

There were no actual books at this time - only scrolls of parchment.

Once John was able to take his eyes off the throne ... can you only imagine how difficult that was! he noticed something in the hand of the One on the throne.

3 characteristics of the scroll: It was in the right hand of GOD; it was written on front and back; and it was closed by 7 seals.

The scroll is the title deed to the Earth that God is holding.

the cause of John's weeping ... the scroll is intensely related to manAngelic beings are excluded from opening the seals, even the mightiest angel couldn't open it.No man could open it. No human like us.When nobody was found worthy, John wept. This was not the usual crying ... it was "klaio" every external form of weeping! Wailing, pulling and tearing at his clothing. The same type of grief Martha had at the tomb when she saw Jesus.The title deed was given by God to Adam who lost it through sin.

Christ is the only heir worthy to open the seal to the property ... John wept because he knew that this scroll represented the title deed to the earth and as long as it was sealed, satan would remain in control of the earth!

The lion, lamb is worth to open the seals! John saw the Lamb appearing as if it had been sacrificed...

7 horns
7 eyes
7 spirits

Five characteristics of the Lord:

The lion of the tribe of Judah ... Lion is the king of beasts and since Judah is the ruling tribe of Israel, Christ is to come as King to reign over the affiars of men

The root of David ... Jesus birth into the family of David

A Lamb as though it had been slain (Luke 22:7-16) ... As Peter & John made the preparation for the meal, they killed the lamb. They saw the lamb slain and so they saw the Lamb slain! John would know what He looked like!

When Christ completed the work of redemption, He earned the title deed to the earth.

Lion - power and might
Lamb - sacrificial

Having 7 horns --- a horn in scripture indicates power and authority

Matthew 28:18

When Christ came the first time - even though He displayed certain powers, He did not manifest all of His powers! When He comes the next time, it will be in all of His glory and power.

6 eyes (which are the 7 spirits of God sent forth into all the earth.

These eyes speak of the judgment of our Lord. When He comes, He willknow all that man has ever thought or done.

Every deed will be brought to judgment ... good and bad.

He will come as the perfect judge.

7 horns --- all powerful
7 eyes --- all knowing
7 spirits ... all present

The moment that Christ takes the seven sealed scroll all the angelic beings fall down before Him.

NOTE: The 4 creatures and 24 elders have something in their hands.

Harps

Psalm 137:1-4 ... How could they rejoice when in captivity in a strange land. Did you ever feel like you do not belong?

They are home!!! They will once again sing and play their instruments!

GOLDEN BOWLS FILLED WITH THE PRAYERS OF THE SAINTS.

It is believed that these prayers are the unanswered prayers which will be answered at the appearing of Christ.

Three truths about prayer today:

We pray too little
We pray too small
We give up too soon.

Your next prayer may be the one that fills the bowl!

A NEW SONG WAS SUNG!

Christ is worthy because He was the One who was slain and purchased our sin.

We are members of God's spiritual kingdom into which we are born when we believe.

EVERY CREATURE!!!! Not just man, but every creature! will worship Him.

Phillipians 2:9-11

EVERY LIVING THING!!!Even those who rejected Him.