Revelation 5

The Explanation

John looked up. Far, far away, he saw a big chair. Someone was sitting on it. In his hand was a book. Not just any book. It was closed tight, with seven seals.

An angel called out, so loud. "Who can open the book?" No one answered. No one in the sky. No one on the earth. No one, anywhere.

John started to cry. He cried and cried. Big tears. No one could open the book.

Then someone touched his arm. "Don't cry," said a voice. "Look! A Lion has won. He can open it."

John looked. But he did not see a lion. He saw a Lamb. Small. Quiet. It looked like it had been hurt, once. But now it was standing, alive.

What Does This Mean?

The Lamb walked to the big chair. Gently, He took the book from the hand. And right then, something happened.

Everyone fell down. Down on their knees. They started to sing. A brand new song, never sung before.

"You are worthy," they sang to the Lamb. "You were killed. And with your blood, you bought people. From every place, every land."

Golden bowls smelled like flowers. Harps made soft music. The Lamb had done what no one else could do.

The Common Thread

That Lamb is Jesus. He looks small. But He is not weak. He gave His life, once, on a cross. And now He is alive again.

Because He did that, He is the only One who may open the book. Not because He is the strongest fighter. But because He loved enough to die.

That is why heaven sings. Not about a king with a sword. But about a Lamb with scars.

For You

Then more voices joined in. Not just a few. Thousands and thousands. Ten thousand times ten thousand. Everyone in the sky. Everyone on the earth. Even under the sea.

Together they said, "Worthy is the Lamb!"

Can you say that too? Softly, or loud. "Worthy is the Lamb." You may sing it, just like they did. Jesus loves you, exactly like He loved them.

The four living creatures said, "Amen!" And everyone bowed down low, to say thank you to Him.

Talk About It

Why did the Lamb, and not a lion with sharp teeth, open the book?

Can you sing your own little song for Jesus, right now?

Praying Together

Dear Jesus, You are the Lamb. You died, and now You are alive again. Thank you. You are worthy. I love You. Amen.