Revelation 5, Worth It

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.

• John sees things he can't even describe.

• John hears words, "holy", "worthy".

Worthless (Luke 2:1-7)

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

This Christmas we need to worship Christ who in humility became as if worthless.

Worthless (Revelation 5:1-4)

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

We need to recognize that there is nothing of more worth than Jesus.

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,

This Christmas, don't just look at the baby in the manger, look at God become man.

Worthy (Revelation 5:8-14)

The Heavenly Measuring Stick (5:8-10)

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

Universal Worship (5:13-14)

This Christmas, don't forget who we are celebrating.

Conclusion

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