Key verse – Revelation 5:12.
‘Saying with a loud voice, worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing.’
1) Power and Authority – Matthew 28:18. (Nebuchadnezzar received power but proved to be unworthy – Daniel 2:37; 4:27)
2) Riches – Ephesians 3:8. (Jehoshaphat had riches in abundance but proved to be unworthy – 2 Chronicles 18:1)
3) Wisdom – Colossians 2:3.(Solomon received wisdom but proved to beunworthy – 1 Kings 4:29)
4) Strength – Isaiah 63:1. (Samson was given strength but proved to be unworthy – Judges 16:19-20)
5) Honour – Hebrews 2:9. (Adam had honour conferred by God but proved to be unworthy – Genesis 1:27; 3:24)
6) Glory – Hebrews 2:9. (Aaron wore garments of glory but proved to be unworthy – Exodus 28:2; 32:4)
7) Blessing (Praise) – 1 Corinthians 10:16. (Many men have been blessed and praised but all have proved to be unworthy – Acts 12:22-23)
Worthy – means to receive honour and attention.
Unworthy – means lacking in excellence.