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Objectives

Introduction

• What does it mean to say something is valuable? There is a saying, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I want to tell you that, for the most part, value is somewhat similar. We live in a world in which value or worth is something that is determined by someone. Have you ever thought about it. What makes these two pieces of paper different (compare a 20 dollar bill to an equivalent piece of paper) In a very real sense, you get to determine value or worth. Many of you will open presents in a few days, and I dare say that for mpst of you, the value of that present will not be consistent with the price someone paid. Consider the ring on my finger, this ring is extremely valuable. Yet, I think we spent a whole $30 on my ring.

Main Body

Setting the Stage

• In Revelation 4 John is participating in a kaleidoscope of worship.

• God sees things he can't even describe.

• God hears words, "holy", "worthy".

Main Proposition

Worthless (Luke 2:1-7)

Ordinary by Earthy Standards (2:1-5)

Not Even Worth a Room (2:6-7)

This Christmas we need to take note of just what Christ gave up when he became man.

Worthless (Revelation 5:1-4)

The Heavenly Measuring Stick (5:1-2)

All Found to be Unworthy (5:3-4)

• No one is worthy
  • Abraham
  • Isaac
  • David
  • Peter
  • Paul
  • John Calvin
  • Martin Luther
  • No king
  • No dictator

Worthy (Revelation 5:5-7)

• The Lion
• The Lamb (According to Goerge Hilman, the lamb anology is used 28 times in Revelation)
  • Seven denotes completeness,

Worthy (Revelation 5:8-14)

The Heavenly Measuring Stick (5:8-10)

• Why is he worthy?
  • Death
  • Redemption
  • Creation of kingdom of priests

Heavenly Worship (5:11-12)

Universal Worship (5:13-14)

Conclusion

• Is Jesus worth it? Yes, why because he is worthy. Why is he worthy?