Bible Study

Title: The Lamb on the Throne
Date: Jul 27, 2010
Topic(s): Jesus, Heaven
Scripture: John 10:11, Revelation 5:11-13, Hebrews 10:19-20, Hebrews 9:22, Isaiah 40:11, Psalm 23:1-3, John 1:29, Revelation 5:6-9

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In the Bible we see Jesus in many roles, and we learn about Him because of the variety of ways He's portrayed. We see Him first as a baby, the Promised Messiah; then we get to know Him as a man, a teacher and a leader. We see the Lord as a shepherd, a lamb and a king. All these written "pictures" of Him help us know who He is.

What Does God Say?

Today, look at three of the portraits of Him in the Scriptures and see if you get any fresh insights about your Savior. Let's begin with a look at Him as a "shepherd."

"I am the good shepherd; the good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep" (John 10:11, NASB).

"Like a shepherd He will tend His flock,
In His arm He will gather the lambs
And carry them in His bosom;
He will gently lead the nursing ewes" (Isaiah 40:11, NASB).

"The LORD is my shepherd,
I shall not want.
He makes me lie down in green pastures;
He leads me beside quiet waters.
He restores my soul;
He guides me in the paths of righteousness
For His name's sake" (Psalm 23:1-3, NASB).

• What is your understanding of Jesus from the above Scriptures?
• Write down three things Jesus the Shepherd does for His sheep.
• What one line in the above verses touches you? Get a mind picture of those few words and commit your picture and that line of Scripture to memory.

Second, see Him as the "Lamb of God." Hebrews 9:22 tells us, "without shedding of blood there is no forgiveness" (NASB). Read the following verses and answer the questions:

"The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, 'Look! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!'" (John 1:29, NLT).

"And so, dear brothers and sisters, we can boldly enter heaven's Most Holy Place because of the blood of Jesus. By his death, Jesus opened a new and life-giving way through the curtain into the Most Holy Place" (Hebrews 10:19-20, NLT).

• What is your understanding of Jesus from the above Scriptures?
• Whose blood was shed to meet the requirement for the "shedding of blood" mentioned in Hebrews 9:22?
• What has the Lamb of God done for you personally?

And, lastly, take a look at Jesus as the "Lamb who is worshipped."

"And I saw between the throne (with the four living creatures) and the elders a Lamb standing, as if slain, having seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God, sent out into all the earth.

"And He came and took the book out of the right hand of Him who sat on the throne.

"When He had taken the book, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb, each one holding a harp and golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints.

"And they sang a new song, saying, 'Worthy are You to take the book and to break its seals; for You were slain, and purchased for God with Your blood men from every tribe and tongue and people and nation" (Revelation 5:6-9, NASB).

"Then I looked, and I heard the voice of many angels around the throne and the living creatures and the elders; and the number of them was myriads of myriads, and thousands of thousands, saying with a loud voice, 'Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power and riches and wisdom and might and honor and glory and blessing.'

"And every created thing which is in heaven and on the earth and under the earth and on the sea, and all things in them, I heard saying, 'To Him who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb, be blessing and honor and glory and dominion forever and ever'" (Revelation 5:11-13, NASB).

• What is your understanding of Jesus from the above Scriptures?
• What is the Lamb doing in these verses?
• Who bowed before the Lamb?
• What were they holding?
• What song did they sing?
• What did the thousands around the throne say?
• How did "every created thing...in heaven and on earth and under the earth and on the sea" respond?

My Thoughts

• Why does the Bible picture Jesus as the Good Shepherd?
• Why was there a need for a sacrificial Lamb?
• Why would God honor Jesus by having everyone in heaven worship Him?

My Part

Jesus is important (necessary) for heaven and for your eternity; how have you responded to Him? Have you received Him?

How important is He in your daily life?

He is the Lamb sacrificed for your sins. Once you have accepted Him as your personal Savior, He is the Good Shepherd who cares for you. And one day when you stand before God, you will worship Him as worthy of all praise and glory and honor.

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