The Book of Revelation Decoded: The Beast, Babylon, and Beyond | Jonathan Cahn Sermon
The Book of Revelation Decoded: The Beast, Babylon, and Beyond | Jonathan Cahn Sermon
The beast described in Revelation 13 possesses the characteristics of a man, symbolizing the Antichrist. But why is this figure associated with the kingdoms of the world? The reason is that the Beast—the Antichrist—will embody global power and authority.
In this message, we will explore the meaning of the dragon, the Beast, the Antichrist, the image, the temple, the mystery of Babylon, and even the New Jerusalem. We will begin with one of the key symbols we touched on in our last discussion—so significant that it deserves a deeper focus.
The Vision of the Lamb in Revelation 5
If you have your Bible, turn to Revelation 5:6:
“Then I saw a Lamb, looking as if it had been slain, standing between the throne and the four living creatures and the elders. The Lamb had seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven spirits of God sent out into all the earth. He came and took the scroll from the right hand of the One seated on the throne. And when He had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb. Each one had a harp and golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints. And they sang a new song…”
This passage speaks of the Messiah, Jesus Christ, in whom all things hold together. He is the Word of God, and His presence is revealed throughout Scripture. From Genesis to Revelation, the Lamb of God is central to the divine plan.
The Lamb Throughout Scripture
- In Genesis, when God clothed Adam and Eve after their sin, was it with the skin of a lamb? We don’t know for certain, but it was undoubtedly a sacrificial covering.
- Abraham and Isaac: When Isaac asked, “Father, where is the lamb?”, Abraham answered, “God will provide the lamb.”
- The Passover: The redemption of Israel began with the command, “Take a lamb for each household and sacrifice it. When I see the blood, I will pass over you.”
- The Temple Sacrifices: Every day in the Temple, sacrifices began and ended with the offering of a lamb.
The prophet Isaiah foretold the mystery of the Lamb in Isaiah 53:
“He was led like a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before its shearers is silent, so He did not open His mouth.”
This prophecy revealed that the Messiah would be the Lamb of God, the One who saves us through His sacrifice.
John the Baptist and the Lamb of God
John the Baptist, a Levite from the priestly line, was responsible for identifying and certifying the sacrificial lambs. He was the first to declare:
“Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” (John 1:29)
This theme continues through the New Testament:
- Acts: The Ethiopian eunuch reads Isaiah 53 about the Lamb.
- 1 Peter 1:19: “You were redeemed not with perishable things like silver or gold, but with the precious blood of Christ, a Lamb without blemish or defect.”
- 1 Corinthians 5:7: “For Christ, our Passover Lamb, has been sacrificed for us.”
The Hebrew word for Passover, Pesach, means both “Passover” and “Passover Lamb.” This confirms that Jesus is our Passover Lamb, the ultimate sacrifice for our redemption.
The Lamb in Revelation: The Center of All Things
While the term Lamb appears only a few times in the New Testament, in the Book of Revelation, it becomes the dominant title for Christ. The Lamb is mentioned more times than Jesus’ name itself.
Why? Because He gave His life for us.
After Christ’s earthly ministry, what defines Him more than anything is that He is the Lamb. He is the King of Kings, the Lord of Lords—but above all, He is the Lamb of God who was slain for our sins.
Keeping the Lamb at the Center
The Lamb is at the center of the throne, the Book of Revelation, the Bible, and all existence. Therefore, He must also be the center of:
✅ Your life
✅ Your home
✅ Your marriage
✅ Your family
✅ Your career
Never move away from the cross! When churches or ministries neglect the message of the Lamb, they lose their power. The Lamb of God is the heart of our faith—our Redeemer, our Savior, our King.
🔥 Thank You, Jesus, for Your sacrifice! 🔥
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