1. No one is worthy
- Scripture Reference: Romans 3:23
- Leader Notes
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- The scroll is the unveiling of the mystery of God’s judgment and how His kingdom would come, and no created being is worthy to open it.
- Apart from Jesus, there is not one person who hasn’t sinned and fallen short of God’s glory.
- Humans are made in the image of God and capable of the most beautiful things, while also inherently broken and capable of the most horrible things.
- Questions for Reflection:
- How does my understanding of my own failings help me draw near to God?
2. Jesus is the Lion & the Lamb
- Scripture Reference: Genesis 49:8-12, John 1:29
- Leader Notes
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- Jesus is worthy of it all, worthy to open the scroll and worthy of all praise and authority in heaven and on earth.
- Following Jesus means walking closely with him, but we sometimes struggle to follow him closely.
- Jesus is the Lion and lamb, the image of power and weakness. He humbled himself to be killed, which was actually the most powerful thing he could do.
- Questions for Reflection:
- What do these descriptions of Jesus mean for me?
- What is keeping you from following Jesus more closely?
3. Jesus takes what is His
- Scripture Reference: John 6:37-40
- Leader Notes
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- Jesus chooses and draws what is his to himself.
- Questions for reflection:
- How can I give Jesus what is rightfully His?