A dynamic study on the book of revelation, worthy is the lamb has become. For 33 years, he served as pastor of bethlehem baptist church, minneapolis, minnesota. While in many contexts the authors premise would be. Interpreting the book of revelation in its historical background. The lamb has made his people a kingdom and priests to our god and reign on the earth. The lamb exalted 11 then i looked, and i heard the voices of many angels and living creatures and elders encircling the throne, and their number was myriads of myriads and thousands of thousands. Worthy is the lamb now when he had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twentyfour elders fell down before the lamb, each having a. John saw this collective lamb and understood that he was worthy to open the book.
Where the bible says worthy is the lamb revelation 5 is one of the most aweinspiring, majestic passages in the new testament. This daywind soundtrack includes printed lyrics and a demonstration, plus accompaniments in high g, medium eb and low b, with and without backing vocals. We will notice throughout the book of revelation that the number seven represents completeness and perfection. That is what makes him worthy to open the scroll and reveal the message of the book of revelation. Here we see god holding a book, all sealed up with seven seals. A historical background and interpretation of the book of revelat. Donald guthrie, the lamb in the structure of the book of revelation, vox evangelica 12 1981. Worthy is the lamb, who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and praise. Read worthy is the lamb by ray summers for free with a 30 day free trial.
For 18 centuries, bible scholars used some of pauls writing and assumed that jesus was found worthy shortly after his ascension since john did not reveal specific timing for the seals. Apr 01, 2004 the book he has written is dense, filled with references to scripture and other spiritual writing, as well as the catechism. It is the once slaughtered but now living lamb that is worthy to take the book from the hand of god and reveal its contents. That which is begotten by god is a son of god and a part of the collective new creation man. Worthy, worthy is the lamb, worthy, worthy is the lamb. Worthy is the lamb is designed to be read in a group study. Try to make relationship using the book worthy is the lamb. Worthy is the lamb agnus dei by jotta a kids talent show d d. But jesus christ, the lamb, first shed his own blood. Worthy is the lamb spreading the saving grace of christ jesus. A book sealed with seven seals is seen in this continuing heavenly vision which began in chapter 4 in the right hand of him that sat on the throne 5.
The lamb of god title is widely used in christian prayers, and the agnus dei is used as a standard part of the latin catholic mass, as well as the classical western liturgies of the anglican and lutheran churches. Read worthy is the lamb by ray summers available from rakuten kobo. Worthy is an inspirational adult and childrens book publisher specializing in christian authors and bestselling nonfiction and fiction books. None, above or below, was able same word as power here to open the book revelation 5. A contextual examination of the book of revelation. Nash which is a book i bought some time ago and finally got around to. This book, first published nearly seventy years ago, opened my eyes to revelation.
Worthy is the lamb revelation 5 grace communion international. The seven seals contained secret information known only to god until the lamb lion was found worthy to open the book scroll and to look on the contents. It is used 28 times in the book of revelation to describe jesus. Nash goes through salvation history from the old to the new testament exploring first the genesis of the eucharist, the mass, and finally living the mass.
Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows. As if to emphasize the meekness of the lamb even further, this particular lamb is slain, or sacrificed, and it is the shedding of the blood of the lamb that sets in motion the events that john will view next. Lloyd larson presents this powerful reminder that isaiahs prophetic words were fulfilled in jesus. Thou redeemst our souls to god thou redeemst our souls to god thou redeemst our souls to god by thy blood. A lamb, on the other hand, is an animal often associated with docility and meekness, in every way the antithesis of the lion. So, a little, pet lamb won the victory and because of that, he is worthy to take the book. Worthy is the lamb has been added to your cart add to cart. In johns vision, the only one worthy to open the book scroll is referred to as both the lion of judah and the lamb having seven horns and seven eyes. Hillsong on behalf of hillsong music and resources llc. Interpreting the book of revelation in its historical background nashville. Biff is jesus best childhood friend, and biff has been raised from the dead to write his witness of jesus young life. A commentary on the book of revelation chapter 5 the worthy. The angelic hosts of heaven praise the lamb, saying he is worthy to open the books meaning because he was killed.
When heaven looked for a symbol, it shoes a slain lamb. Worthy focuses on a boutique list of books across a broad spectrum. Authoritative information about the hymn text worthy, worthy is the lamb, worthy, worthy is the lamb, with lyrics, midi files, printable scores, pdf files, and products for worship planners. When the book is taken from the hand of the one who sits on the throne, the four living creatures and the twentyfour elders fall prostrate before the lamb. A dynamic study on the book of revelation, worthy is the lamb has become a classic text for serious bible students everywhere.
Behold the lamb of god who takes away the sin of the world. The book of revelation includes over twentynine references to a lionlike lamb slain but standing which delivers victory in a manner reminiscent of the resurrected christ. The worthy lamb prepares to open the seven seals 1 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. Worthy the lamb, accompaniment cd christian book distributors. They sang a new song, you are worthy to take the scroll and open its seals. This page is dedicated to our lord and savior christ jesus. The lamb in the structure of the book of revelation. The heavenly dignitaries recognize the significance of this moment. The lamb metaphor is also in line with psalm 23, which depicts god as a shepherd leading his flock mankind. Worthy is the lamb by ray summers book read online scribd. Someone, but not just anyone, is now worthy to open the book.
Ray summers was a professor of new testament and greek who taught at southwestern baptist theological seminary, southern baptist theological seminary, and baylor university. It is the word for a little lamb, like a pet lamb, a lamb that was kept four days in the jewish. Crown you now with many crowns, you reign victorious. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android.
The greek word for lamb there is hardly used elsewhere in the new testament. The author explains various positions taken by bible commentators about. And no man in heaven, nor in earth, neither under the earth, was able to open the book, neither to look thereon. Jesus conquered satans kingdom not by military might, but be meekness, compassion, love and submission.
Worthy is the lamb ebook by ray summers rakuten kobo. Worthy is the lamb bradley reformation heritage books. It is about spreading the gospel to the world by sharing stories and other things. May 19, 2018 look at the book worthy is the lamb who was slain. You can spend your personal spend time to read your publication. Worthy the lamb, accompaniment cd by gaither vocal band. Websters bible translation saying with a loud voice, worthy is the lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honor, and glory, and blessing. Agnus dei the title lamb of god in latin agnus dei appears in the gospel of john, with the exclamation of john the baptist. The lamb in the structure of the book of revelation donald guthrie p. Worthy is the lamb hendersons first baptist church. The lamb is worthy to open the scroll and reveal its contents because the cross shows victory. Worthy is the lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honor, and glory, and blessing. And i saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, who is worthy to open the book, and to loose the seals thereof.
The book worthy is the lamb is not only giving you considerably more new information but also to get your friend when you really feel bored. Worthy is the lamb when song writers take their inspiration from the book of revelation, they are drawing on some of the most powerful. Giving god the glory in all circumstances and allowing him to transform lives and hearts through the atoning work on the cross. It is informative and interesting at times, but often overwhelming. And i wept much, because no man was found worthy to open and to read the book, neither to look thereon. Revelation 5 does not indicate when jesus was found worthy to receive the book sealed with seven seals. Worthy is the lamb d jotta a a real talent d youtube. Worthy is the lamb who was slain, to receive power and riches and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and blessing.
Typical of christopher more, there is plenty of chuckles. In the first appearance of the lamb in revelation only the lamb which is of the tribe of judah, and the root of david is found worthy to take the judgment scroll from god and break the seals. Worthy, worthy is the lamb, worthy, worthy is the lamb, worthy, worthy is the lamb, that was slain. They worship the lamb and recognize his worthiness. The book he has written is dense, filled with references to scripture and other spiritual writing, as well as the catechism. A worthy book, indeed this is a favorite book of mine. Not only is the lamb worthy because of the cross, he is also worthy because of the power he exerts toward his people. Yes, it is jesus himself, but not apart from his body, for the head is not complete without a body. After the lamb was found worthy to receive the book having seven seals as described in revelation 5, john referred to the book with a possessive noun, calling it, the lambs book of life revelation 21. Some have thought that the seven terms of the doxology refer to the seven seals which the lamb is about to open. Dec 29, 2011 worthy is the lamb agnus dei by jotta a kids talent show d d. The slaughtered lamb is a sacrifical victim, but it was voluntarily assumed rather than a victimization of. I read this book on my own, and perhaps that was a mistake.
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