Worship in Revelation Chapter 5

Worship is described as falling down (5:8), singing unto (5:9) and praising the Lord (5:13). While these specific actions are mentioned, they are not as fully and completely described as they could be. Rather, we see the focus of details as they relate to Christ. But, the mention of how they worshipped does show that man must play a part. From this reading, the object worshipped is what is important not the person doing the worshiping. The object of worship is the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. The object of worship must be worthy of such. Christ saved us by His blood. The qualifications for Christ to receive worship are listed below.

A. The one who prevailed
B. Has seven horns and seven eyes (which are the seven spirits of God)
C. He took the book out of the right hand of the Father
D. A new song sung to him that declared:

1. Worthy to take the book
2. Open the seals
3. Was slaine
4. Redeemed all (every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation) of fallen man to God by His blood
5. Made those redeemed to be kings and priests
6. Gave those who are redeemed the privilege to reign on earth.

E. The Lamb was slain to receive:

1. Power
2. Riches
3. Wisdom
4. Strength
5. Honour
6 .Glory
7. Blessing

While man compared to God is nothing but dust and vanity the worship by man of God is what God desires. God is honest and fair. He does not give man glory for what he cannot do (such as open the book) but He does acknowledge man for what He can do. In this case, fall down, sing a song and praise Him. There is subtle importance here. God loves his creation and wants His creation to be with Him and interact with Him. God loves the elders gives them a proper note of the role they play in heaven. While the glory and worship belong to God, He loves to lift up those who willfully submit to Him (James 4:10).