Revelation 5:1-14

Intro:  How would you describe Jesus?

I.  What came next for Jesus?

A.  His descent into Sheol

B.  Deliverance of the Old Testament righteous

C.  Resurrection and appearance to His disciples

D.  Expulsion of Satan from Heaven

E.  The opening of the Scroll

II.  Who is worthy?

A.  Worthy is the lamb who was slain  

B.  Righteous enough, Loving enough, Brave enough

C.  He “purchased” men for God

D.  What is the scroll?

1.  The power of God’s Word

2.  A conditional future

3.  Judgment and deliverance

III.  We join the inhabitants of Heaven in praise!

A.  Angels, Cherubim and the Elders

B.  Every creature

C.  We praise Jesus for what He has done for us

What do you feel about the scenes described in the Book of Revelation?

Do you ever struggle to come up with motivation to worship Jesus?