Last time we ended by looking at the scroll in chapter 5 but I did not finish. So, today I shall pick up where I left off. We will see how far we will get today. Remember, John was weeping because there was no one to open the scroll. The scroll is the title deed of earth and all debts against it have been paid. This is why Jesus is worthy. All weeping ceases when Jesus takes this scroll! It is sealed with seven seals. Chapter 6 deals with the first six of these. Chapter 8 is where the seventh seal is opened. Reasons why we Worship Jesus Christ. Because of who He is (vv. 5–7). Three unique titles are given to the Lord to describe who He is. - He is the Lion of the tribe of Judah . Beheld the Lion!! The reference here is to Genesis 49:8–10, where Jacob prophetically gave the sceptre to Judah and made it the tribe of the kings. The image of “the Lion” speaks of dignity, sovereignty, courage, and victory. He takes the scroll as the Lion, the King! - Root of David . J...
Notes for messages preached at All Nations Christian Centre, Reading, UK.