Worthy Is the Lamb
Memory Verse: Revelation 5:9–10 — The Lamb is worthy because He was slain and purchased for God a kingdom from every people.
Lesson Objectives
- Explain why no created person was worthy to open the scroll.
- Show how the Lion conquered as the Lamb who was slain.
- Defend the present reign and kingdom of Christ from Revelation 5:10.
- Apply the Lamb’s worthiness to worship, obedience, and gospel witness.
Thesis
The slain and risen Lamb is worthy of all worship because He conquered through His sacrifice and purchased a kingdom for God from every people on earth.
Study Guide
1. No created person was worthy — Revelation 5:1–4
The scroll belongs to God. Neither power, knowledge, ambition, nor position qualified any creature to open it and carry God’s purpose forward.
1. What does the scroll in God’s right hand declare about who governs history?
2. Why did John weep when no one was found worthy?
2. The Lion conquered as the slain Lamb — Revelation 5:5–7
The elder announced Judah’s Lion and David’s promised King. John then saw a Lamb marked by death but standing alive. Christ’s sacrifice was the path of His victory, not a defeat He later repaired.
3. What do the titles “Lion of Judah” and “Root of David” identify about Jesus?
4. How does the standing, slain Lamb redefine victory?
The Lion’s victory is revealed in the Lamb’s wounds.
3. The Lamb purchased a present kingdom — Revelation 5:8–10
Heaven ties Christ’s worthiness directly to His blood. He purchased people for God across every tribal, linguistic, ethnic, and national boundary and made them a kingdom and priests.
5. Why can the church’s concern for the gospel never stop at familiar boundaries?
6. What does “You have made them to be a kingdom” say about Christ’s reign now?
4. All creation declared His worth — Revelation 5:11–14
Countless heavenly voices and every created thing answer the Lamb with worship. Power, riches, wisdom, might, honor, glory, and blessing belong rightly to Him.
7. How should worship on earth agree with heaven’s confession?
8. What part of your schedule, conduct, or witness most needs to confess that the Lamb is worthy?
Application
- Worship: Decide before pressure comes that Christ is worthy of gathering with His church.
- Obedience: Give Him purity and honest confession when compromise would be easier.
- Witness: Carry the gospel because the Lamb purchased people for God and deserves their allegiance.
- Congregational work: Pray, support preaching, speak to nearby souls, and keep worship at the center.
Personal Response
Truth to hold:
Obedience to practice:
Rival allegiance to reject:
Prayer: