The Only One WorthyRevelation 5:1-7

1. A Challenge that is Cosmic (5:1-2)

The Scroll—title deed of creation

• Written on both sides=a full account of what God decreed• Sealed=completely inaccessible• Seven=number of witnesses

The Scroll—title deed of creation

The opening of the seal did not merely reveal the contents, it activated the contents.

2. An Inadequacy that is Universal (5:3-4)

Why is John so shaken?

Because unless someone worthy is found, God’s purposes of salvation and judgment would not occur.

Why didn’t God do it?

Because it needed to be a man.

3. A King that is Qualified (5:5-7)

• He is the “lion of the tribe of Judah”

• He is the “root and offspring of David”

• He is the “lamb that was slain yet has triumphed”

Jesus as Lamb Jesus as Lion

Speaks of sacrifice Speaks of sovereignty

Focuses on the cross Focuses on the crown

Emphasizes meekness Emphasizes majesty

Represents humanity Represents deity

Next Week

The Extravagance of Worship(John 12)