Connect Revelation 19:1 to other biblical instances of heavenly worship. Hallelujah Resounds in Revelation 19:1 “After this I heard a sound like the roar of a great multitude in heaven, shouting: ‘Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God!’” (Revelation 19:1) Why This Moment Matters • A heavenly crowd explodes with praise right after Babylon’s fall, celebrating God’s final victory. • Three attributes—salvation, glory, power—are ascribed to God, underscoring both His rescue of His people and His righteous judgment of evil. Familiar Notes: Other “Great Multitude” Choruses • Revelation 7:9-12 – a vast, white-robed throng cries, “Salvation belongs to our God… and to the Lamb!” • Revelation 19:6-7 – another thunderous roar answers, “Hallelujah! For the Lord our God the Almighty reigns.” • Hebrews 12:22-24 – the “myriads of angels” and “assembly of the firstborn” set the continual backdrop of praise around the throne. Prophetic Glimpses of Heavenly Worship • Isaiah 6:1-3 – seraphim proclaim, “Holy, holy, holy,” filling the temple with glory. • Ezekiel 3:12 – a rumbling behind the prophet cries, “Blessed be the glory of the LORD in His dwelling place!” • Daniel 7:9-10 – myriads stand before the Ancient of Days as the court sits and judgment is rendered. Angel Armies in Song • Luke 2:13-14 – at Messiah’s birth “a great multitude of the heavenly host” praises God: “Glory to God in the highest.” • Psalm 148:1-2; 103:20-22 – angels and all heavenly hosts are summoned to continual doxology. Worship Scenes Threaded Through Revelation 1. Revelation 4:8-11 – four living creatures and twenty-four elders fall down, singing, “You are worthy… for You created all things.” 2. Revelation 5:9-14 – they add redemption: “Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain.” 3. Revelation 11:15-17 – voices in heaven shout, “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord.” 4. Revelation 15:2-4 – victors sing “the song of Moses and the song of the Lamb.” 5. Revelation 19:1 – our verse, celebrating salvation, glory, and power. 6. Revelation 19:6-8 – the marriage supper chorus crowns the sequence. Shared Themes That Tie the Scenes Together • Hallelujah & Glory – Psalmists, prophets, angels, and redeemed humanity all use the same vocabulary of praise. • Multitude & Unity – countless voices blend into one anthem, reflecting the universality of God’s kingdom. • Judgment & Salvation – every scene links worship to God’s righteous acts: creation, redemption, or final justice. • The Lamb at the Center – from Isaiah’s vision of holiness to John’s throne room, worship focuses on the Holy One who saves. Living the Anthem on Earth • Let Scripture tutor our praise: borrow heaven’s words—“Hallelujah,” “Holy,” “Worthy”—when we worship. • Anchor worship in God’s deeds: celebrate creation, redemption, and coming judgment with equal conviction. • Join the ongoing chorus: personal and corporate praise on earth echoes the unceasing sound above, aligning us with our eternal citizenship. |
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