Revelation 5:8

Now when He had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb, each having a harp, and golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints.

·        When the Lamb takes the scroll, the response is immediate. High-ranking angels and redeemed man join together in worship of the Lamb. (DG)

·        In this we see how precious the prayers are the saints are to God. He regards them as a sweet smelling incense, as if set in precious golden bowls.  (DG)

Psalm 141:2  Let my prayer be set before You as incense, the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice.

Genesis 4:21 His brother’s name was Jubal.  He was the father of all those who play the harp and flute.

Revelation 5:7

Then He came and took the scroll out of the right hand of Him who sat on the throne.

·        He took the title deed of the earth and accepted the plan of God for redemption

·        His rank, character and ability to take the scroll and open it (and thus dictate the destiny of creation) has been permanently demonstrated by His work on the cross. (DG)

Psalm 48:10    According to Your name, O God, so is Your praise to the ends of the earth; Your right hand is full of righteousness.

Psalm 45:6  Your throne, o God, is forever and ever; a scepter of righteousness is the scepter of Your kingdom.

 

Revelation 5:6

And I looked, and behold, in the midst of the throne and of the four living creatures, and in the midst of the elders, stood a Lamb as though it had been slain, having seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God sent out into all the earth.

·        A lamb slain – to satisfy the justice of God (MH)

·        Seven horns and seven eyes – perfect power to execute all the will of God and perfect wisdom to understand it all (MH)

·        Seven Spirits of God – the Holy Spirit without measure (MH)

Isaiah 53:7  He was oppressed and He was afflicted, yet He opened not His mouth; He was led as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before its shearers is silent.

2 Chronicles 16:9  For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him.  In this you have done foolishly; therefore from now on you shall have wars.