Episode Summary: Season 4, Week 7, Day 3 – Annotating Revelation 5:5

Podcast: A Year in the Bible with Daily Grace
Host: The Daily Grace Co. (Alexa & Beth)
Release Date: February 12, 2025
Episode Title: S4: Week 7 Day 3: Annotating Revelation 5:5

Introduction

In this episode of A Year in the Bible with Daily Grace, hosts Alexa and Beth guide listeners through an in-depth study of Revelation 5:5. As part of their ongoing series, Season 4 focuses on "Christ in All of Scripture," aiming to uncover how Jesus is interwoven throughout both the Old and New Testaments.

Reading and Initial Discussion of Revelation 5:5

Beth begins by reading Revelation 5:5:

Beth [00:38]: “Then one of the elders said to me, ‘Do not weep. Look, the Lion from the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has triumphed. He is able to open the scroll and its seven seals.’”

This verse serves as the foundation for the day's annotation and discussion.

Annotation Exercise

Alexa prompts listeners to engage in annotating the passage, focusing on identifying and highlighting key descriptors of the figure being discussed.

Alexa [01:01]: “Thanks for reading that for us, Beth. I would love to hear from you how this annotation day went for you.”

Beth [01:07]:

“Yeah, it was really good. Answering the third prompt in particular was super helpful. That prompt had us underline any descriptions of the person that was being talked about in this verse. So I underlined the phrases 'the lion from the tribe of Judah,' I underlined 'the root of David,' I underlined that this person has conquered. And then I underlined the last part, which is that he is able to open the scroll. And so all of these descriptions point us to Christ. They not only explain who he is, but they also explain what it is that he is able to do because of who he is.”
[01:10]

Deep Dive into Key Descriptions

Alexa acknowledges the depth of the descriptions and invites Beth to elaborate.

Alexa [01:39]:

“Yeah, there's a lot to probably unpack from those descriptions that you just mentioned. Beth, can you say more about what those phrases mean?”

Beth [01:47]:

“Yeah, for sure. So the first one was the Lion of Judah, which links us back to the passage that we've read the last two days from Genesis. And so we were told that Judah is supposed to be... that his line is supposed to be this ruler line that... Yeah. And then specifically it mentions that he is a lion. And so we see in Revelation that Jesus is being connected to the line of Judah and the ruler who's going to rule the nations forever. But we also see that he's the root of David. And so what's really interesting to keep in mind is that David was actually a descendant of Judah as well. And when David took the throne, the people adored him. And he was a very, very good king. And so for the most part, people probably thought that David was the full fulfillment of the prophecy that was made in Genesis 49 up until the point when he died. But now we see that Jesus fulfilled not only the role of Judah in his line but also the role of David. And he was a son of David and a son of Judah who was the true fulfillment of this eternal ruler who would reign forever. So, yeah, so these concepts are made more clear when we read the passage from Isaiah that is listed in the final annotation prompt. Would you mind reading that for us, Alexa? It's Isaiah 11:1-4.”
[01:47 – 03:03]

Connection to Isaiah 11:1-4

Alexa reads Isaiah 11:1-4 to provide additional prophetic context:

Alexa [03:03]:
“Then a shoot will grow from the stump of Jesse, and a branch from his roots will bear fruit. The spirit of the Lord will rest on him. A spirit of wisdom and understanding, a spirit of counsel and strength, a spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord. His delight will be in the fear of the Lord. He will not judge by what he sees with his eyes. He will not execute justice by what he hears with his ears, but he will judge the poor righteously and execute justice for the oppressed of the land. He will strike the land with a scepter from his mouth, and he will kill the wicked with a command from his lips.”

Insights and Theological Connections

Beth ties the Isaiah passage back to the earlier discussion, emphasizing the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies in Jesus.

Beth [03:51]:

“Yeah, that's so good. Yeah. Tomorrow we're gonna talk a bit more about the last part of this verse that says he is able to open the scroll and its seven seals. So if you're confused about that, just come back tomorrow. For now, it's important to realize that Jesus is the promised ruler from the tribe of Judah and the promised descendant of David.”
[03:51 – 04:08]

Alexa [03:51]:

“Yes. Super excited to unpack this a little bit more tomorrow. So that's all that we have for you today. We will see you tomorrow.”
[04:08]

Beth and Alexa highlight the continuity of Jesus' lineage and his role as the ultimate fulfillment of messianic expectations, bridging the Old and New Testaments.

Key Takeaways

• Lion of Judah & Root of David: Jesus embodies the prophetic lineage from Judah and David, fulfilling ancient promises of an eternal ruler.
• Prophetic Fulfillment: Isaiah 11:1-4 reinforces the messianic role of Jesus, illustrating his wisdom, understanding, and righteous judgment.
• Revelation Connection: Revelation 5:5 not only identifies Jesus as capable of unlocking divine mysteries (the scroll and its seven seals) but also underscores his victorious and authoritative nature.

Notable Quotes

• Beth [01:07]:
  “All of these descriptions point us to Christ. They not only explain who he is, but they also explain what it is that he is able to do because of who he is.”
  [01:07]

• Beth [01:47]:
  “Jesus is being connected to the line of Judah and the ruler who's going to rule the nations forever... he was the true fulfillment of this eternal ruler who would reign forever.”
  [01:47]

• Alexa [03:03]:
  “His delight will be in the fear of the Lord. He will not judge by what he sees with his eyes... He will kill the wicked with a command from his lips.”
  [03:03]

Conclusion

In this episode, Alexa and Beth meticulously unpack Revelation 5:5, drawing profound connections to Old Testament prophecies and demonstrating how Jesus is the central figure throughout the entire biblical narrative. By annotating key descriptors and exploring their theological significance, listeners gain a deeper appreciation of Christ's role as the promised Messiah who fulfills God's redemptive plan.

Additional Resources

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