Lesson: Art Thou He Who Should Come?
Reading: John's revelation of Jesus
Reference: Rev. 5:1-10
Revelation of John 5:1: And I saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book written within and on the backside, sealed with seven seals.
Revelation of John 5:2: And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, Who is worthy to open the book, and to loose the seals thereof?
Revelation of John 5:3: And no man in heaven, nor in earth, neither under the earth, was able to open the book, neither to look thereon.
Revelation of John 5:4: And I wept much, because no man was found worthy to open and to read the book, neither to look thereon.
Revelation of John 5:5: And one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Juda, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof.
Revelation of John 5:6: And I beheld, and, lo, in the midst of the throne and of the four beasts, and in the midst of the elders, stood a Lamb as it had been slain, having seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God sent forth into all the earth.
Revelation of John 5:7: And he came and took the book out of the right hand of him that sat upon the throne.
Revelation of John 5:8: And when he had taken the book, the four beasts and four and twenty elders fell down before the Lamb, having every one of them harps, and golden vials full of odours, which are the prayers of saints.
Revelation of John 5:9: And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation;
Revelation of John 5:10: And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth.
(KJV)