HALLELUJAH AND AMEN
REVELATION 19:1, 3-4, 6
REVELATION 19:1, 3-4, 6
Introduction:
The word “Hallelujah” or “Alleluia” as it is written in the New Testament, is a transliteration of the Hebrew word meaning “Praise ye Yahweh” (Jehovah). It occurs 24 times in the Psalms. It is a call to worship and praise the Lord.
The word “Amen” is a Hebrew word meaning “surely” from a root meaning “to be firm, steady, trustworthy, faithfulness and truth.” The Old Testament meaning varies some, but in the New Testament it is used to close prayers, and is a natural response to be expected in public worship. Paul used this idea in 1 Corinthians 14:16, “Else when thou shalt bless with the spirit, how shall he that occupieth the room of the unlearned say Amen at thy giving of thanks, seeing he understandeth not what thou sayest?” He is talking about those who would speak in an unknown tongue that would leave the brethren without ability to respond to what was said.
“Amen” is also used as a title of the Lord Jesus Christ in Revelation 3:14, “And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God;” Note the confirmation of its meaning “the faithful and true witness.”
I. HALLELUJAH, PRAISE THE LORD
A. For the Birth of Our Saviour, Luke 2:11, “For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.”
1. God had prophesied His birth 700 year earlier, Isaiah 7:14, “Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.”
a. He was like no other for He was born of a virgin, Luke 1:34-35, “Then said Mary unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man? 35And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.”
b. He is the Son of God, John 1:33-34, “And I knew him not: but he that sent me to baptize with water, the same said unto me, Upon whom thou shalt see the Spirit descending, and remaining on him, the same is he which baptizeth with the Holy Ghost. 34And I saw, and bare record that this is the Son of God.”
c. He is the Prince of Peace, Isaiah 9:6, “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.”
2. He was prophesied to be the Saviour, Luke 2:8-11, “And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. 10And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. 11For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.”
B. For His Death on the Cross of Calvary, 1 Corinthians 1:18, “For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.”
C. For Eternal Life, John 3:36, “He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.”
II. PRAISE THE AMEN
A. For His Untold Blessing, Proverbs 10:6a, “Blessings are upon the head of the just:”
B. For a Clear Conscience before Him.
1. Paul had a “good conscience” before the Lord, Acts 23:1, “And Paul, earnestly beholding the council, said, Men and brethren, I have lived in all good conscience before God until this day.” 2 Timothy 1:3, “I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers with pure conscience, that without ceasing I have remembrance of thee in my prayers night and day;”
2. Christ has purged our conscience to serve God, Hebrews 9:14, “How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God, purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God?”
C. For His Undying Love, John 15:9, “As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love.”
III. YOU CAN SAY “AMEN” IF YOU KNOW THE LORD
A. For the Knowledge of the Truth in Jesus, John 8:32, “And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”
B. For the Privilege to Worship Him in Spirit and Truth, John 4:24, “God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.”
C. For the Promise of His Second Coming, John 14:1-3, “Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. 2In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.”
1. For a place prepared for us, Hebrews 11:16, “But now they desire a better country, that is, an heavenly: wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their God: for he hath prepared for them a city.
2. For a blessed future, Hebrews 9:28, “So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation.”
CONCLUSION:
Can you say Hallelujah and Amen? If you know Jesus Christ as Saviour you can say it with all confidence. The Great Amen is coming soon and his faithful people will be ready to receive Him.