The Worship of Heaven

I. THE WONDER OF THE KINGDOM

1. The Lord Reveals Himself (Prophet), Rev 1:1-3

2. The Lord Redeems the Soul (Priest), Rev 1:4-9

3. The Lord Reigns Among His People (King), Rev 1:10-20

4. The Lord Reproves His Church, Rev 2-3

5. Eternal Access to the Lord, Rev 4

6. Eternal Audience with the Lord, Rev 5

II. THE WISDOM OF HEAVEN, Rev 5:1-8

1. The Sealed Scroll, vv1-4
   a. the scroll sealed, v1
   b. the strong angel, v2
   c. the sorrowful situation, vv3-4

2. The Slain Lamb, vv5-8a
   a. the prophetic word, v5
   b. the precious Lamb

• centrality of Christ, v6a
• crucifixion of Christ, v6b
• character of Christ, v6c
  c. the powerful Lamb, vv7-8a

3. The Saints' Prayers, vv7-8
   a. trust Christ's eternal power, v7
   b. truth of Christ's eternal plan, v8

III. THE WORSHIP OF HEAVEN, Rev 5:9-14

1. The Savior Exalted for... vv9-10
   a. His person, v9a
   b. His power, v9b
   c. His perfect sacrifice, v9c
   d. His plan eternal, v9d
   e. His presents of grace, v10

2. The Saint Edified by... vv11-14
   a. gospel unity, v11
   b. gospel testimony, vv12-13
   c. gospel humility, v14