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Worthy is the Lamb

Dr. E. Dewey Smith Jr

The House of Hope Atlanta • Mar 16, 2026 • 64 min

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Take this message with you through a journey of Scripture, reflection, and prayer.

Summary

In a season of global conflict and anxiety over world affairs, Dr. E. Dewey Smith Jr. directs believers away from political speculation and toward Revelation 5. While human leaders seek power and military might to control world events, the vision of heaven reveals that no human strength is worthy to unfold God's ultimate plan for creation. Victory, redemption, and eternal hope are found not through a conquering lion of war, but through the sacrificial Lamb who laid down His life to reconcile us to God.

Themes

The Worthiness of Jesus ChristSacrificial Love vs. Human PowerDivine Redemption and SalvationHeavenly WorshipEschatology and Eternal Hope

Pastor's Points

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The worthiness that couldn't be found

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The weeping that came from fear

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The winning that increased faith

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The worship that filled the firmament

Key Points

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The scroll in Revelation 5 represents the destiny of creation and God's unfolding plan to redeem what was ruined.
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Humanity possesses strength, technology, and military power, but lacks the spiritual worthiness required to execute divine justice and move history forward.
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John wept bitterly when no one in heaven or on earth was found worthy, realizing that without a Redeemer, creation remains trapped in futility.
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Faith often hears victory announced before seeing the physical evidence of it.
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Jesus conquered not by destroying His enemies with military force, but by sacrificing Himself as a slain Lamb.
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The authority to redeem history and human lives lies in the scars and sacrifice of the Lamb, not in violent conquest.
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Every prayer offered by believers is recorded in heaven and brought before the throne of God in golden vials.

Sermon Moments

“Humanity had strength, but nobody had worthiness; we had religion, but not righteousness.”

“The scroll represents the destiny of creation and God's unfolding plan to redeem what was ruined.”

“John was violently sobbing because if no redeemer exists, that means humanity has no future.”

“Jesus conquered not by killing His enemies, but by sacrificing Himself.”

“He won the battle not with the sword of His hand, but with the scars in His body.”

“The elder announced the victory before John even saw the victor—faith often hears victory before seeing the evidence.”

“Every time you've been praying, even when you thought God didn't hear you, your prayers were being recorded.”

“When I show up before the Lamb, I won't be a pauper anymore; I'm going to be a king and a priest.”

This Week

Shift your daily focus away from sensationalized world news and speculative theology to fix your mind on the worthiness of Jesus.

Reject the temptation to pursue earthly power or vengeance, choosing instead the Christlike way of peacemaking and sacrifice.

Bring your deepest fears and anxieties about world events to God, trusting that every prayer is remembered before His throne.

Refuse to let fear overwhelm you during seasons of despair by declaring God's promised victory over your circumstances.

Develop your own daily songs of gratitude and praise to acknowledge God's continuous provision and protection.

Embrace your true spiritual identity as a king and priest in Christ whenever world situations make you feel powerless.

Participate actively in corporate worship and communion, aligning your heart with the eternal choir of heaven.

Remember This

Jesus conquered the world not by taking lives through military force, but by laying down His own life as a slain Lamb to redeem humanity.

A Challenge for You

Don't let shame, fear, or condemnation stop you from drawing near to God; the Lamb paid for your sins past, present, and future, so offer Him your heart and worship today.

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