(Rev 5:1-4) And I saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book written within and on the backside, sealed with seven seals. And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, Who is worthy to open the book, and to loose the seals thereof? And no man in heaven, nor in earth, neither under the earth, was able to open the book, neither to look thereon. And I wept much, because no man was found worthy to open and to read the book, neither to look thereon.

I. The description of the scroll

II. The detection of the scroll

 When the seals are opened in 6 and 7 the wrath and judgment of God is poured out on the Earth.  When the 7 th seal is opened in Rev 8:1 it initiates the sounding of 7 trumpets  When the 7 th trumpet sounds in Rev. 11:15, The kingdoms of the earth become the Lord’s

III. The details of the scroll

IV. The deficiency to open the scroll

Who is worthy (Rev 5:2) And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, Who is worthy to open the book, and to loose the seals thereof? no man in heaven earthunder the earthable neither to look thereon (Rev 5:3) And no man in heaven, nor in earth, neither under the earth, was able to open the book, neither to look thereon. And I wept much (Rev 5:4) And I wept much, because no man was found worthy to open and to read the book, neither to look thereon.

V. The distinguished one to open the scroll

(Rev 5:5) And one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Juda, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof. (Rev 5:6) 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. (Rev 5:7) And he came and took the book out of the right hand of him that sat upon the throne.

The Lion of Judah  Gen. 49:9… Judah is a Lion  Gen. 49:10… Judah would be the ruling tribe.  It also predicts that the future ruler of the world would come from the tribe of Judah

Root of David  He would be of the linage or family of David. (Isa. 11:1,10)  He was not just a descendant of David, but was the creator of David. (Rev. 22:16)(Matt. 22:41-46)

Lamb of God  He is not just a lamb, but lion lamb.  The lion is that which is the conquering King of the world.  The lamb is that which is the atoning sacrifice of the sin of the world

A. Notice the Lamb’s place

B. Notice the Lamb’s position

C. Notice the Lamb’s provision

D. Notice the Lamb’s power

E. Notice the Lamb’s presences

F. Notice the how the Lamb prevails

VI. The doxology that comes from the opening of the scroll

(Rev 5:8-14) And when he had taken the book, the four beasts and four and twenty elders fell down before the Lamb, having every one of them harps, and golden vials full of odours, which are the prayers of saints. 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; And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth. 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; 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. 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. And the four beasts said, Amen. And the four and twenty elders fell down and worshipped him that liveth for ever and ever.

A. The tools of our worship

(Rev 5:8) And when he had taken the book, the four beasts and four and twenty elders fell down before the Lamb, having every one of them harps, and golden vials full of odours, which are the prayers of saints.

1. Harps In the Old Testament the Harp was through out the Psalms

(2Sa 6:5) And David and all the house of Israel played before the LORD on all manner of instruments made of fir wood, even on harps, and on psalteries, and on timbrels, and on cornets, and on cymbals.

(Psa 33:2) Praise the LORD with harp: sing unto him with the psaltery and an instrument of ten strings. (Psa 43:4) Then will I go unto the altar of God, unto God my exceeding joy: yea, upon the harp will I praise thee, O God my God.

(Psa 98:5) Sing unto the LORD with the harp; with the harp, and the voice of a psalm. (Psa 147:7) Sing unto the LORD with thanksgiving; sing praise upon the harp unto our God:

1. Harps 2. Vials Odor = is translated Incense in other places in the Bible Not only will we be bring praise to God through song, but through smell The beautiful smell is the prayers of the saints

(Psa 141:2) Let my prayer be set forth before thee as incense; and the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice.

Rev. 5:8 Rev. 8: 2-5 Rev. 11:19 Rev. 16:17-18

1. Harps 2. Vials What does your prayers smell like? How big is your vial? Will your prayers put off an aroma for 7 years?

Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven (Mat 6:9-13) After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.

1. Harps 2. Vials 3. Our voices With our voices we will lift up praise to Christ with a new song! This is the 1 st new song sung in Heaven since the sons of God were lead by Lucifer (redemption)

B. The lyrics of our worship

1. They tell us who is worthy!

Thou art worthy (Rev 5:9) 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;

1. They tell us who is worthy! 2. They tell us Why He is worthy

1. They tell us who is worthy! 2. They tell us Why He is worthy He was slain (method of redemption)

for thou wast slain (Rev 5:9) 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;

1. They tell us who is worthy! 2. They tell us Why He is worthy He was slain (method of redemption) Because he has reached the world (extent of redemption)

1. Notices that no one is singing about water in Heaven 2.Notices that no one is singing about works in Heaven 3.Notices that no one is singing about sacraments in Heaven 4. Notices that no one is singing about a Church in Heaven

(Gen 3:21) Unto Adam also and to his wife did the LORD God make coats of skins, and clothed them. (Heb 9:22) And almost all things are by the law purged with blood; and without shedding of blood is no remission.

1. They tell us who is worthy! 2. They tell us Why He is worthy He was slain (method of redemption) Because he has reached the world (extent of redemption)

hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation (Rev 5:9) 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;

1. They tell us who is worthy! 2. They tell us Why He is worthy He was slain (method of redemption) Because he has reached the world (extent of redemption) Because he made us priest and kings (result of redemption)

(Rev 5:10) And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth.

1. They tell us Who is worthy! 2. They tell us Why He is worthy 3. They tell us What he is worthy to receive

(Rev 5:11-14) 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; 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. 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. And the four beasts said, Amen. And the four and twenty elders fell down and worshipped him that liveth for ever and ever.

 There is a 7 fold worship performed by Angels, Beasts, and Elders…  These 7 things he already has. We don’t give them to him. We are just praising him for who he is.

1.Power 2.Riches 3.Wisdom 4.Strength 5.Honour 6.Glory 7.Blessing

 Every creature (Php 2:9-11) Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.