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Revelation 5:9 - New Song To The Lamb.

Revelation 5:9 (NIV) And they sang a new song, saying: "You are worthy to take the scroll and to open its seals, because you were slain, and with your blood you purchased for God persons from every tribe and language and people and nation.

WORD STUDY

New Song. In response to the one-time act of the cross. The sacrifice of Christ on the cross is the decisive moment of the cosmic conflict. In 4:11 worship occurs on account of creation. Here it occurs on account of salvation. [Andrews SB]

New Song. The whole created order joins in a new song of praise to the Lamb. The Lamb is worthy because, through his sacrifice, he won the right to break the seals of the scroll and enact God's purposes in history. The song summarizes the implications of the Good News about Jesus. [NLT SB 2008]

COMMENTARY PEARL

Singing New Songs
   Amazing Fact: Zebra finches are teaching scientists about how humans learn to sing. Like human babies, new finches start out babbling. Through trial and error they eventually learn the rhythms and syllables of their parents' vocalizations. Almost all animals make sounds instinctively. A cat raised by a dog will still meow. A deaf dog will still bark. But some animals must learn to sing.
   Some animals must learn their vocalizations. These include bats, whales, and three types of birds (parrots, hummingbirds, and songbirds). Zebra finches songs are easy to study because they are short and simple and do not change. When a zebra finch is hatched, it has about 4 to 12 weeks during a "sensitive" period in which to learn "Dad's" song (only the males sing). It listens to the song and then babbles. After awhile it begins to piece together parts of the song correctly but still has errors. Eventually, it will sing the song perfectly and will never change its tune.
   But if a zebra finch is raised by a bird from a different species (cross fostering), it will learn a new song, though it will have an "accent" similar to its own species. There is some genetic influence, but experience shapes the wiring of the brain. The finch can learn to sing a new song. of course, the younger you are, the easier it is for your brain to re-wire itself.
   Our heavenly Father has songs to teach us. Our personal experiences with God provide a rich new repertoire of music that we can use to praise the Lord. David writes, "Sing to the Lord a new song, and His praise in the assembly of saints. Let Israel rejoice in their Maker; let the children of Zion be joyful in their King" (Psalm 149:1, 2).
   Someday we will stand on the sea of glass and sing praises to Jesus. Let us practice singing those new songs on this Earth so we will be ready to lift our voices in praise in heaven. [Moving Mountains by Amazing Facts]

COMMENTARY

   The cross of Christ will be the science and the song of the redeemed through all eternity. In Christ glorified they will behold Christ crucified. Never will it be forgotten that He whose power created and upheld the unnumbered worlds through the vast realms of space, the Beloved of God, the Majesty of heaven, He whom cherub and shining seraph delighted to adore--humbled Himself to uplift fallen man; that He bore the guilt and shame of sin, and the hiding of His Father's face, till the woes of a lost world broke His heart and crushed out His life on Calvary's cross. That the Maker of all worlds, the Arbiter of all destinies, should lay aside His glory and humiliate Himself from love to man will ever excite the wonder and adoration of the universe. As the nations of the saved look upon their Redeemer and behold the eternal glory of the Father shining in His countenance; as they behold His throne, which is from everlasting to everlasting, and know that His kingdom is to have no end, they break forth in rapturous song: "Worthy, worthy is the Lamb that was slain, and hath redeemed us to God by His own most precious blood!"
   The mystery of the cross explains all other mysteries. In the light that streams from Calvary the attributes of God which had filled us with fear and awe appear beautiful and attractive. Mercy, tenderness, and parental love are seen to blend with holiness, justice, and power. While we behold the majesty of His throne, high and lifted up, we see His character in its gracious manifestations, and comprehend, as never before, the significance of that endearing title, "Our Father."
   It will be seen that He who is infinite in wisdom could devise no plan for our salvation except the sacrifice of His Son. The compensation for this sacrifice is the joy of peopling the earth with ransomed beings, holy, happy, and immortal. The result of the Saviour's conflict with the powers of darkness is joy to the redeemed, redounding to the glory of God throughout eternity. And such is the value of the soul that the Father is satisfied with the price paid; and Christ Himself, beholding the fruits of His great sacrifice, is satisfied. GC 651-652

LINKS FOR FURTHER STUDY

Psalm 40:1-3 - Here Comes a New Song.
https://www.abible.com/devotions/2020/20200216-1308.html

Psalm 96:1, 2 - Sing To The Lord A New Song.
https://www.abible.com/devotions/2011/20110427-1141.html

Psalm 98:4 - Sing Joyfully With Praises To The Lord All The Earth.
https://www.abible.com/devotions/2024/20241028-1302.html

Psalm 150 - Let Every Living Thing Praise God! Hallelujah!
https://www.abible.com/devotions/2019/20190811-1105.html

LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT

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