Lamb of God in Revelation
Revelation 1:1
Introduction
- Introduction of Family and Context:
- Personal anecdotes about family
- Introduction to the significance of the Lamb in the Book of Revelation
Understanding the Book of Revelation
- Purpose and Structure of Revelation:
- The revelation of Jesus Christ
- Chain of custody: God to Christ to an angel to John
- Overview of Revelation’s structure:
- Christ in the Churches (Chapters 1-3)
- The Judge in the Judgments (Chapters 4-18)
- The King in the Coming Kingdom (Chapters 19-22)
Key Themes and Titles in Revelation
- Primary Theme – The Lamb of God:
- The Lamb as a predominant name for Jesus, mentioned 29 times
- Incongruity and significance of the Lamb in a book of judgment and war
Functions and Roles of Jesus as the Lamb
- Jesus as the Conqueror over Sin and Death:
- Revelation 5:6
- Revelation 7:14
- Revelation 12:11
- Jesus as the Sender of the Spirit:
- Revelation 5:6
- Connection to the Gospel of John
- Jesus as Worthy of All Worship:
- Revelation 5:8
- Revelation 5:12
- Revelation 5:13
- Jesus as the Authority to Judge the World:
- Revelation 6:1
- Revelation 6:16
- Revelation 14:10
- Jesus as the Equal Sharer of the Throne:
- Revelation 7:9
- Various passages indicating shared authority and worship
- Jesus as the Possessor of the Book of Life:
- Revelation 13:8
- Revelation 21:27
- Jesus as the Subject and Object of All Witnessing:
- Revelation 14:1
- Revelation 21:14
- Jesus as the Target of All Satanic Opposition:
- Revelation 17:14
- Jesus as the Ultimate Bridegroom of the Church:
- Revelation 19:7-9
- Revelation 21:9
- Jesus as the Ultimate Provider of Blessings:
- Revelation 22:1-3
Conclusion
- Final Reflections and Applications:
- Portrait of the Lamb as a sacrificial and conquering King
- Elevated Christology: Sharing worship, identity, authority, and blessings
- Response of Faith, Loyalty, Worship, and Testimony
- Closing Prayer:
- Asking for a higher view of Jesus and alignment with His mission
*The above summary is AI-generated, so discrepancies may exist. Please refer to the audio or video file to verify accuracy.
About the Contributors
Mark L. Bailey
Dr. Bailey assumed the role of DTS Chancellor after serving for 19 years as the Seminary’s fifth President, and continues his role as Sr. Professor in the Bible Exposition department. In addition to his years at Dallas Theological Seminary, he has pastored various churches in Arizona and Texas. He was a seminar instructor for Walk Thru the Bible Ministries for twenty years and is in demand for Bible conferences and other preaching engagements all over the country and world. His overseas ministries have included Venezuela, Argentina, Hungary, and China. He is also a regular tour leader in Israel, Jordan, Egypt, Turkey, Greece, and Rome. His board service includes Bible Study Fellowship, Walk Thru the Bible Ministries, and Word of Life.
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