February 11, 2018
Passage:  Revelation 5:8-14
Speaker:  Bill Knepper
Main Point:  Our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that is going to be revealed to us.  (Romans 8:18)

I. The promise of God’s rule is being fulfilled.   (8-10)
            A. God’s rule of justice was promised long ago. (Psalm 2)
            B. But things are clearly out of place.
                        1.  The church—
                        2.  Israel—
                        3.  The devil—
                        4.  Jesus Christ—
            C. The promise is now coming into fulfillment.

II. The angels rejoice in praise.   (11-12)
            A. The angels number in the millions.
            B. The angels declare the glory of the Lamb.

III. Heaven and earth declare the worthiness of the Lamb.   (13-14)
            A. Every creature everywhere agrees.
            B. The name of Jesus is exalted by all.   (Phil 2:9-11).
           
 Conclusion:  Compare today’s suffering with the coming glory.