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David Guzik commentary on Revelation 5, which describes the song of elders, the cherubim, and countless angels, praising the worthy one.
- Revelation 5 – Who is Worthy to Hold History
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- Revelation 5 – Who is Worthy to Hold History
This free online lesson of Revelation 5 contains discussion questions for small groups, cross-references, commentary, and applications.
a. I saw in the right hand of Him who sat on the throne a scroll: The focus of Revelation 4 was the throne. Here, John begins with reference to the throne, but now shifted his focus to the scroll held by the enthroned Lord. b. Written inside and on the back: This means that this scroll was unusual.
What does Revelation chapter 5 mean? In this chapter, John describes a scene of drama and praise in heaven. Chapter 4 set a scene around the throne of God, where there were twenty-four elders and four animal-like beings (Revelation 4:1–7). Chapter 5 begins by describing a scroll in the right hand of God.
At His First Coming, He was the Lamb. At His Second Coming, He will be the Lion. The Lamb had seven horns (omnipotence) and seven eyes (omniscience). His possession of the seven Spirits of God reminds us that the Lord Jesus was endued with the full measure of the Holy Spirit (Joh 3:34 b).
(Revelation 5:1-4 NIV) Questions naturally arise when we read that: What does this scroll represent? Why is it sealed? Why is it written on the front and on the back? Who can be found to open it? What is required in order to open the scroll?
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1. The crier was a strong angel; not that there are any weak ones among the angels in heaven, though there are many among the angels of the churches.