Revelation 5
October 28, 2022
“Then I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and on the sea, and all that is in them, saying: ‘To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power, for ever and ever!’” (v13)
Jesus, the Lamb, who was slain on the earth, is the Object of worship in Heaven. Jesus goes from being mocked, beaten, spit on, and crucified at the cross - to exalted and praised by “every creature” (v13) in all of creation. And our worship will be forever inspired by His “ransom of us by His blood” (v9), and our gratitude for Him reconciling us to God, adopting us as sons and daughters into His family, and making us heirs in His Kingdom!
Lord Jesus, having received Your grace and forgiveness, how can I do anything other than join in this eternal chorus of worship? I add my voice to this song today, saying with the host of Heaven: “You are worthy to take the scroll and to open its seals, because you were slain, and with your blood you purchased for God persons from every tribe and language and people and nation…Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and praise!” (v9, 12)
— Pastor Joshua Brooks
Use the following steps to guide your daily time with the Lord…
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Start with prayer. Ask God to open your heart to help you understand and receive His Word.
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Read and observe the passage carefully. As needed, read a second Bible version to help with understanding.
➡️ What does it say?
What does this passage teach me about God? What does it say about my sinful nature and my need for God’s grace? How does this passage point to Jesus?
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➡️ What am I going to do about it?
Does this passage include a promise to claim, an action/attitude to avoid/embrace, or a principle to apply? How can this truth apply to my life? What could my next step be? How can I share this with others? Is there a verse or section of Scripture I need to memorize?
