Remembering The Slain Lamb - Zac Poonen
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Summary
The sermon draws from Revelation 5 to illustrate that true worship in heaven is entirely centered on Jesus Christ, requiring believers to humble themselves and be small in their own eyes. The speaker emphasizes that sin is fundamentally rebellion against God's authority, and only Jesus, who was slain, was qualified to pay the price for humanity's redemption. Following Jesus means adopting a 'lion-lamb combination': being fearless against sin and the devil, yet meek and willing to endure suffering before people.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Focusing on Heaven where Jesus is everythingGlimpses of heaven in Revelation show that everyone worships God and Jesus, reminding believers to remain small in their own eyes.
The serious nature of human rebellionSin is fundamentally rebellion against God's authority, seen throughout history from Adam to modern society.
Why God chose to redeem mankindUnlike the fallen angels, God decided to redeem human beings because they were made in His image and were deceived by another.
No one found worthy except the One who overcameNo one in heaven or earth could open the book until Jesus qualified by living as a man and overcoming every temptation.
Seeing a slain lamb instead of a roaring lionJohn expected a lion of Judah, but instead saw a slain lamb, teaching that in God's kingdom the weakest are the strongest.
The lion-lamb combination in believersJesus was like a lion toward sin and the devil, but like a lamb toward people, showing how His true servants should act.
Singing a new song about the crossHeavenly beings sing a new song about Calvary, which means approaching the message of Jesus' sacrifice with absolute freshness.
Keeping the cross from becoming old newsThe speaker shares how he prays to experience the cross with the same wonder as hearing it for the very first time.
Is the death of Jesus fresh to you today?Believers are challenged to examine whether their awareness of sin and Christ's sacrifice has become a stale routine.
