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The Lion of Judah Roars in Suffering
Summary by Christgiving Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Steve Mathewson , The Gospel Coalition
· July 24, 2026
· 5 min read
What comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb? Revelation 5! In the apostle John’s vision of the heavenly throne room, he weeps and weeps because no one is worthy to open the scroll containing God’s plan for establishing his kingdom on earth (v. 4). But then he receives word that the Lion of th
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Key takeaway In the apostle John’s vision of the heavenly throne room, he weeps and weeps because no one is worthy to open the scroll containing God’s plan for establishing his kingdom on earth (v.
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Category: missions ·
Published: July 24, 2026 ·
Source: The Gospel Coalition ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? What comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb? Revelation 5! In the apostle John’s vision of the heavenly throne room, he weeps and weeps because no one is worthy to open the scroll containing God’s plan for establishing his kingdom on earth (v. 4). But then he receives word that the Lion of th
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