Revelation 4:9-11 And when those beasts give glory and honor and thanks to him that sat on the throne, who lives for ever and ever,… Jesus, Messiah, the Lamb that was slain, the King on the throne, Creator of the universe, Head of all things, is He who is worthy to receive the glory! And why? I. BECAUSE OF HIS PERSON. As having in Himself all the perfections of the Creator and of the creature; as very God and very man; the Word made flesh — He is "worthy to receive glory." Godhead and manhood, united in one wondrous person, make Him infinitely glorious. II. BECAUSE OF HIS WORK. The excellency of His propitiation is infinite. It is — 1. Excellent in itself. 2. In its revelation of Divine wisdom. 3. In its manifestation of Divine love. 4. In its reconciliation of grace with righteousness. 5. In its everlasting results. Because of such a work it is said, "Thou art worthy to receive glory." III. BECAUSE OF HIS LIFE ON EARTH. His whole earthly life was marvellous. There has been nothing like it, neither shall be. It was absolute perfection in every part: the perfection of a human life. IV. BECAUSE OF THE REDEMPTION OF HIS CHURCH. V. BECAUSE OF WHAT HE IS NOW IN HEAVEN. He has triumphed over His enemies; He has abolished death; He has emptied the grave; He has risen; He has ascended on high; He ever lives to intercede; He is the head of principalities and powers; He sits on the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens. VI. BECAUSE OF WHAT HE IS TO BE AND TO DO WHEN HE COMES AGAIN. 1. Let us appreciate His excellency. 2. Let us thoroughly trust and love Him. 3. Let us make use of His fulness. 4. Let us bow before Him. 5. Let us sing the song of praise. (H. Bonar, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: And when those beasts give glory and honour and thanks to him that sat on the throne, who liveth for ever and ever, |
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