The LION of Judah

Revelation 4 and 5

Background

1. Revelation is singular – one motion picture in living color

2. Not a series of pictures or visions

3. Here is the opening scene – You are in this secne.

Begin in the center and watch it grow:

1. God on the Throne 4:1-3

2. 24 elders / 24 thrones 4:4

3. 7 lamps = 7 spirits of God 4:5

4. 4 living creatures 4:6-7

5. All these worship God 4:8-11

6. God has a scroll 5:1-4

   1. Written on both sides

   2. Sealed with 7 seals – genuine, not tampered with

   3. Who can open the seals and read the scroll?

7. The LION of the tribe of Judah, of the root of David 5:5

8. I saw a LAMB killed as sent to the earth 5:6

   1. Jesus took the scroll from God 5:7

   2. All sang a new song to Him 5:8-10

9. Many angels sing praise 5:11-12

10. Every creature 5:13