Introduction Text But one of the elders said to me, “Do not weep. Behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has prevailed to open the scroll and to loose its seven seals.” And they sang a new song, saying: “You are worthy to take the scroll, And to open its seals; For You were slain,…

We as sinners are in desperate need of God’s intervention to deliver us from the wages of our sin which is death. “Lord, be merciful to me, a sinner!”

Significant Messianic Prophecies fulfilled during the first advent of Christ: He was born of a woman (Gen 3:15: Gal 4:4 He was a descendant of Abraham (Gen 12:3,7; Mat 1:1; Gal 3:16) He was of the tribe of Judah (Gen 49:10; Geb 7:14; Rev 5:5) He was o fthe house ofr family of David (2Sam. 7:12-13; Luke…

The coming of a figure chosen and anointed by God to deliver and redeem his people. Anointing was seen as a sign of being chosen by God for a special task of leadership or responsibility. The OT looked ahead to the final coming of such a figure to usher in a new era in the history of the people of God; the NT sees this expectation fulfilled in the person and work of Jesus Christ.

And one of the elders said to me, “Weep no more; behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has conquered, so that he can open the scroll and its seven seals.” And between the throne and the four living creatures and among the elders I saw a Lamb standing, as though it had been slain,…

By understanding Jesus’ nature as God and man, we will overcome false teachings about Jesus and trust him more. What does it mean when we say that Jesus is both God and man? Is Jesus a man who became God Is Jesus God indwelling a man? Is Jesus God appearing to be a man? Is Jesus a spiritual being ordered…

The firstborn has a strategic position in the family, and before God. They face specific battles. But in Christ, we are more than conquerors. It is time to rise in prayer and take back your glory in Jesus name.

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3. The Dragon Scholars of the book of Revelation have long noted the connection of the dragon to Old Testament terminology for the sea monster that symbolized chaos. As Osborne notes: Throughout the ancient Near East, the sea monster symbolized the war between good and evil, between the gods and chaos.……

The text we are in today is Rev. 5:1-7. The Apostle John is deep in the middle of a vision from God. In Chapter 4 he had entered the room where God was seated on His throne. It was surrounded by 24 other thrones where the 24 Elders were seated. There was flashes of lightning and rumblings of thunder, torches of fire and strange looking angels crying out ceaselessly; HOLY, HOLY, HOLY is the Lord.

The word “test” doesn’t have the most positive associations in the English language, even though it is technically neutral. It can refer to a formal exam given by an instructor or a task from someone genuinely seeking to discover some truth—a test of strength or testing a hypothesis. It can also refer…

God is the source of all blessing 11 Thine, O Lord , is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the victory, and the majesty: for all that is in the heaven and in the earth is thine ; thine is the kingdom, O Lord , and thou art exalted as head above all. 12 Both riches and honour come of thee,…

A priest and a rabbi from local parishes were standing by the side of the road holding up signs. The rabbi’s read, "The End is Near!" The priest, on the other side of the road, held up a sign which read, "Turn before it’s too late!" They planned to hold up their signs to each passing car. "Get a job."…

I. Ever seen a situation where religious rules, or commandments were given priority over compassion . a. It’s always sacred people, with sacred clothes, sacred spaces, and sacred books fighting to keep stuff sacred even if it means denying any place for love. b. Maybe you have been there….church…small-group…friendship…family…

14 So the Lord God said to the serpent: Because you have done this, you are cursed more than any livestock and more than any wild animal. You will move on your belly and eat dust all the days of your life. 15 I will put hostility between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring.…

When Jesus entered into Jerusalem riding on a donkey, some of the crowd asked, "Who is this?" Some answered, "This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth of Galilee." Who is Jesus to you? Is he just an amazing prophet, or a good teacher, or a powerful healer? Jesus certainly was those things, but He is so much more. He is the King of kings and Lord of lords, and He wants to be the King of your life!

Songs help us not forget. A truth put to melody… A song of promises and truth “Jesus Loves Me”. The children of Israel would sing too… these songs were well known by young and old alike… We find Jesus weeping… Luke 19:41-42 When He approached Jerusalem , He saw the city and wept over it, saying, “If…