December 23, 2024
Our Lion is Greater
Communion reminds us that the Lion of Judah (Revelation 5:5) has conquered the roaring lion (1 Peter 5:8) and freed us from his grip.
Articles for tag: lion of judah
September 23, 2024
September 29 | Discovery Questions
These Discovery Questions are for use with this week’s Lookout Bible Lesson, “Be Faithful” (Revelation 5:1-14), by Mark Scott.
April 23, 2018
Lesson for April 29, 2018: Blessing, Glory, Honor Forever (Revelation 5:6-14)
Dr. Mark Scott wrote this treatment of the International Sunday School Lesson. Scott teaches preaching and New Testament at Ozark Christian College, Joplin, Missouri. This lesson treatment is published in issue no. 4 (weeks 17–20; April 29—May 20, 2018) of The Lookout magazine, and is also available online at www.lookoutmag.com. ______ By Mark Scott In this month of lessons, we have learned that God is “acknowledged” by the resurrection of Jesus (first two lessons), by the obedience of his followers (lesson three), and by heavenly worship (lessons four and five). Everything else pales in comparison to worship. It is a sin to make little
March 17, 2014
Lesson for March 23, 2014: Worthy Is the Lamb (Revelation 3:7; 5:5-13; 6:12″“7:17; 22:16)
This treatment of the International Sunday School Lesson is written by Sam E. Stone, former editor of CHRISTIAN STANDARD. ______ By Sam E. Stone Revelation was written by the apostle John. While he was in exile on the isle of Patmos around AD 95, God gave John a wonderful vision. It was designed to help the first-century believers as they faced increasing opposition and hostility. An angel came to him with a scroll, but no one could open it. John began to weep because of this. The Lamb Appears Revelation 5:5-7 Around God”s throne were a group of elders (4:9,
December 28, 2011
Getting the Most from Revelation (Part Two)
By Matt Proctor Part One of this article examined four hermeneutical keys to help you unlock the meaning of the book of Revelation. But, what about the book”s significance? Even if I understand how to read Revelation, an important question remains: why should I read it? How will it help me devotionally? In what ways will it make me a better follower of Jesus? Another way of asking this: We know God has promised a blessing to those who take hold of the words of Revelation (1:3). But what kind of blessings should our people expect? Here are seven ways
