Revelation 5:1-14
A scroll is introduced into this heavenly scene.
👉 The scroll:
• in the right hand of God (v 1)
• written on front and back (v 1)
• sealed with seven seals (v 1)
• someone had to be “worthy” to open it (v 2)
• no one in heaven, on earth, or under the earth was found worthy (v 3)
• John was upset at the thought of no one being able to open it (v 4)
• an elder tells John that there is One able to open it (v 5)
👉 The One:
• the lion from the tribe of Judah (v 5)
• the root of David (v 5)
• conqueror (v 5)
• lamb slain (v 6)
• ransomed people for God with his blood (v 9)
• worthy of power, wealth, wisdom, might, honor, glory, and blessing (v 12)
• angels, creatures, and elders all worship (v 13-14)
👉 each elder held a bowl full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints (v 8 )
• the prayers of the saints are sweet [like incense – read psalm 141:2]
• the prayers of the saints are precious [kept in a golden bowl]
You are loved!
