Summary for my men’s group:

Revelation 5:1-4:
John sees a scroll in the right hand of God, sealed with seven seals. An angel proclaims with a loud voice, asking who is worthy to open the scroll and break its seals, but no one is found worthy.

Revelation 5:5-7:
John is comforted when he hears that the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has prevailed to open the scroll. He sees Jesus, the Lamb, standing as if slain, and He takes the scroll from God’s right hand.

Revelation 5:8-10:
The four living creatures and the 24 elders fall before the Lamb, each holding harps and golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints. They sing a new song, praising the Lamb’s worthiness for His sacrificial act and declaring His role as Redeemer of people from every tribe and nation.

Revelation 5:11-14:
John hears the voices of many angels, the living creatures, and the elders, numbering thousands upon thousands, praising the Lamb and God the Father. Every created being in heaven, on earth, and under the earth, joins in worship, saying, “Blessing and honor and glory and power be to Him who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb forever and ever!”

This powerful scene emphasizes Jesus’ significance as the sacrificial Lamb and His pivotal role in carrying out God’s divine plan for the world. The worship and adoration offered to the Lamb and God the Father highlight their supreme authority and sovereignty over all creation.