Christmas is the beginning of the .
Apocalyptic literature: Apocalyptic literature is a biblical genre that uses vivid symbols, visions, and imagery to reveal God’s final plan to judge evil, save His people, and bring His kingdom to completion.
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The Problem: A That Won’t Open (vv. 1-4)
Revelation 5:1-4
Who is to carry out God’s final plan in the world?
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The : The Lion and the Lamb (vv. 5-7)
Revelation 5:5-7
Genesis 49:9-10
Isaiah 11:1, Jeremiah 23:5
John 1:29
As a lion and lamb, Jesus is the slain sacrifice who is .
Mary had a little Lamb,
His soul was white as snow.
And anywhere His Father sent,
the Lamb was sure to go.
He came to earth to die one day,
the sin of man to atone.
And now He reigns in heaven alone.
He’s the Lamb upon the throne!
Our biggest , sin, has been solved by Jesus Christ.
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The Response: (vv. 8-14)
Revelation 5:8-14
Six Reasons Why They Praised:
- Jesus for our freedom with his life (v. 9)
- His Salvation Is (v. 9)
- He makes sinners into (v. 10)
- He is (v. 12)
- He is powerful, rich, wise, , honored, glorious, and worthy of praise (v. 12)
- He forever (v. 13)
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How does your praise to their praise?
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