Revelation Study 10. Revelation 5
Seven horns and seven eyes (5:6): perfect power and knowledge Harp . . . incense (5:8). Normal features of Hebrew worship (Psalm 33:2, 141:2) to the Lamb Why does John weep? (5:4) Not from frustrated curiosity, but because he understands that without the revelation and accomplishment of God's purposes, life is meaningless. There is no judgment, and there is no salvation. 5. For what is the Lamb praised and worshiped (5:9-10,12-13)? He was 'slain' By His death he has: redeemed people for God from every tribe and language and people and nation - the salvation is universal in scope made them a kingdom and priests to God (Ex 19:6). We reign under the King and have access to God. they shall reign on the earth - creation itself will be redeemed The Lamb is worthy 'to receive'. There is distinction from God (" between the throne and the four living creatures ") yet identification with God (Rev 7:17) 6. How has He triumphed (5:5)? How has He purchased men f...