The Lion of the Tribe of Judah
When no one is found worthy to open the sealed scroll of history, John is told, 'Behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah... hath prevailed.' The title fulfills Jacob's ancient blessing over Judah and portrays Christ's conquering, kingly power. Strikingly, when John turns to look at the Lion, he sees instead a slain Lamb - power revealed through sacrifice.
Key Passages
The Lion Who Is the Lamb
Revelation 5:1-10
The Lion of Judah has prevailed to open the scroll - yet appears as a Lamb that was slain, conquering through sacrifice.
1nd I saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book written within and on the backside, sealed with seven seals.
Did You Know?
The title fulfills Jacob's dying blessing over Judah: 'Judah is a lion's whelp.'
It appears when no one is found worthy to open the scroll of history.
When John turns to see the Lion, he sees instead a slain Lamb - power through sacrifice.
Lion and Lamb together capture the two comings: suffering first, then conquering.