Discussion Questions:

Where is it written?

Read Revelation 5

• What did John hear - then what did John see?
• How was what he saw different from what he might have expected?
• Why is the Lamb uniquely worthy to open the scroll?
• What did the Lamb's death accomplish? (See verses 9 & 10)
• How do the living creatures, the angels, then all creatures do in response to the Lamb?

How goes your walk?

• How does Jesus' sacrifice cause you to think differently about greatness? 
• How do you worship Jesus?
• What holds you back from worshipping more?

Biblical Symbols in This Passage:

• 7 = Completion/ Perfection (7 days in a week)
• 12 = Authority / Perfection (12 Tribes, 12 Apostles, 12 loaves etc.)

See Isaiah 6 and Ezekial 1 for previous throneroom visions.

Some commentators believe the three non-human-faced creatures symbolize the leaders within the animal world. The lion (king of wild animals). The ox (king of domesticated animals). The eagle (king of the birds).  

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• Values Throughout Our Study of Revelation:
• Expect literal future fulfillment. But be careful about predictions!
• Look for past fulfillment.
• Look for timeless biblical symbols, truths, and principles.
• Be teachable.

Series Challenges:

• Read Revelation (Bonus - Read Daniel 7-12)
• Develop and Deepen a Christian Worldview
• Focus on the Finish Line (Memorize Revelation 21:1-4, 22:1-5)