Our Text …
“And I saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book written within and on the backside, sealed with seven seals. 2 And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, Who is worthy to open the book, and to loose the seals thereof? 3 And no man in heaven, nor in earth, neither under the earth, was able to open the book, neither to look thereon. 4 And I wept much, because no man was found worthy to open and to read the book, neither to look thereon. 5 And one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Juda, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof. 6 And I beheld, and, lo, in the midst of the throne and of the four beasts, and in the midst of the elders, stood a Lamb as it had been slain, having seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God sent forth into all the earth.”
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Daniel the Old Testament Prophet saw a Book much like this. Notice what God told him to do … “But thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end: many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased.” Daniel 12:4
But now in the Book of Revelation, our Lord Jesus is going to unseal that Book! The time has come!
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Dr. Henry Morris, born-again scholar and Bible commentator, says that Revelation chapter 5 is … “One of the most glorious chapters in all the Bible!” Personally, I agree.
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Jesus claims this august Title … Revelation 22:16 … “I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star.”
Jesus can say this truthfully, being eternal!
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I wonder if the “seven horns” of verse 6 might at least allude to … the ancient walls of Jericho?
Joshua 6:4 … And seven priests shall bear before the ark seven trumpets of rams’ horns: and the seventh day ye shall compass the city seven times, and the priests shall blow with the trumpets.
Remember, the walls fell down!
Learn this for sure … “horns” in the Bible bespeak of “power!”
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The Holy Spirit in equal Relationship with the Father and the Son …
Revelation 1:4 … John to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace be unto you, and peace, from him which is, and which was, and which is to come; and from the seven Spirits which are before his throne …
Revelation 4:5 … And out of the throne proceeded lightnings and thunderings and voices: and there were seven lamps of fire burning before the throne, which are the seven Spirits of God.
Revelation 5:6 … And I beheld, and, lo, in the midst of the throne and of the four beasts, and in the midst of the elders, stood a Lamb as it had been slain, having seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God sent forth into all the earth.
John 14:16 … And I (Jesus) will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter (the dear Holy Spirit), that he may abide with you for ever …
John 15:26 … But when the Comforter is come, whom I (Jesus) will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me …
John 16:7 … Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I (Jesus) go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you.
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— Dr. Mike Bagwell
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