First the Lamb
Revelation 5:5-6
Introduction - Whatever happens in the month of March, with God it is first the Lamb and then the Lion. Note how this applies in the following three areas:
A. First the Lamb
1. The Lamb coming - Genesis 3:21, 4:4, 22:8; Exodus 12; Leviticus; Isaiah 53
2. The Lamb identified - John 1:29
3. The Lamb slain - v. 6
4. The Lamb redeeming - I Peter 1:18-19
B. Then the Lion - v. 5
1. From the tribe of Judah - Genesis 49:9-10
2. David’s Son - II Samuel 7:12-13, 16
3. The arrival of the Lion - Matthew 1:1-17; Luke 1:31-33
4. The Lion prevailing - v. 5; 17:14
II. In Christian Living - Philippians 2:5-11
A. First we are to suffer for Christ. - Mark 8:34
B. Then we shall reign with Christ. - II Timothy 2:12; Revelation 20:6
III. In God’s Plan For The Ages
A. Christ’s coming as the Lamb to provide salvation is history.
In the fullness of time God sent His Son to provide for our redemption.
See Galatians 4:4-5
B. He is coming as the Lion-King to reign.
He will reign as King of Kings and Lord of Lords over all the kingdoms of the world. Revelation 11:15; 19:11-16
Conclusion - We began March with our Lord and Savior. We may conclude it in the presence of our King. I Thessalonians 4:13-18