Is He Worthy?

Is He Worthy?

From Sunday Morning Messages from God's Word by Lake Merced Church of Christ

April 19, 2026

About this episode

Jay Mijares explores the worthiness of Jesus as depicted in Revelation 5, emphasizing His authority and the significance of His sacrifice.

In “Is He Worthy?” (4/19/26), Jay Mijares takes us to Revelation 5, where heaven asks one question: Who is worthy? The answer is clear—only Jesus. Surrounded by elders, living creatures, and countless angels, the Lamb is praised not just for His authority, but because He was slain and redeemed people from every tribe, language, and nation by His blood. This scene reveals why Jesus alone is worthy. Where humanity failed—from Adam to Israel—He succeeded, conquering not just earthly enemies but sin, death, and the spiritual forces behind them. Through His sacrifice, believers are not only forgiven but brought into His kingdom, given direct access to God, and promised a future reign with Him. Even the prayers of God’s people are pictured as precious before His throne, showing that heaven is not distant, but deeply engaged in the lives of the faithful. The focus of heaven’s worship is not on blessings received, but on the worth of Christ Himself—His power, wisdom, glory, and the redemption He accomplished on the cross. Every voice points to Him, declaring that He alone is worthy of all honor, blessing, and praise. His worth is not based on what He gives us in the moment, but on who He…

People in this episode

Host: Jay Mijares

Topics covered

  • Worship
  • Jesus
  • Revelation
  • Redemption
  • Faith

Keywords

  • heaven
  • worthy
  • sacrifice
  • prayer
  • kingdom

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Is He Worthy

Places: Israel

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