Church notes - 27th March 2022
John 19:28 - 30
Revelation 5
Only Jesus is worthy.
Jesus, not Satan, holds the future.
Jesus is in control, and He alone is worthy to set in motion the events of the last days of history.
vs 2
Who is worthy to open the scroll?
vs 5
Genesis 49:9 - 10
Judah - the ruling tribe.
The root of David - Isaiah 11:1, 2
Only Jesus, via His death at the Cross and His Resurrection.
vs 6 A lamb. The Lamb who was slain.
The final sacrifice. Worthy of our worship.
This Lamb is worthy of worship
1. Because of Who He Is
Seven - number of perfection.
Omniscient, Omnipotent, Omnipresent
2. Because of Where He is
In Heaven. Not the Manger, the Cross nor the Tomb.
Interceding for us.
All creation focuses on Him
On the Throne
A living reigning God
3. Because of What He does
Praise
Worship - ascribing worth
vs 9
The climax of the Bible.
4. Because of What He has.
vs 8
Our future is secured.
vs 9, 10
Ephesians 3:20