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John Sees that Jesus is Worthy to Open the Book
November 15, 2014

Last week John saw an incredible vision of the throne of God and saw images of beasts far to incredible for us to consider in the most vivid colors. This week, we will see that Jesus is worthy to open the seals that were closed in this prophecy.

Revelation 5:1-5
And I saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book written within and on the backside, sealed with seven seals. And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, Who is worthy to open the book, and to loose the seals thereof? And no man in heaven, nor in earth, neither under the earth, was able to open the book, neither to look thereon. And I wept much, because no man was found worthy to open and to read the book, neither to look thereon. And one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Juda, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof.

John heard the angel proclaim that a man would not be worthy to open the seals of the book; only the Lion of the tribe of Judah, Jesus who prevailed against death was worthy to open the seals. Before this time, man wasn't given a clear vision of what the throne of God looked like; nor was man given an understanding of the Kingdom of God that this vision begins to show.

Revelation 5:6-10
And I beheld, and, lo, in the midst of the throne and of the four beasts, and in the midst of the elders, stood a Lamb as it had been slain, having seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God sent forth into all the earth. And he came and took the book out of the right hand of him that sat upon the throne. And when he had taken the book, the four beasts and four and twenty elders fell down before the Lamb, having every one of them harps, and golden vials full of odours, which are the prayers of saints. And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation; And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth.

In the middle of the throne room a Lamb stood with the seven spirits of God symbolized by horns and eyes. Those who worshiped the Lamb recognized that only the Lamb was worthy to open the book and to break the seals. To celebrate, these elders played harps and sang a new song reflecting that Jesus was worthy to take the book and open the seals because he was sacrificed for the people of earth.

Revelation 5:11-14
And I beheld, and I heard the voice of many angels round about the throne and the beasts and the elders: and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands; Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing. And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, heard I saying, Blessing, and honour, and glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever. And the four beasts said, Amen. And the four and twenty elders fell down and worshipped him that liveth for ever and ever.

During the singing of this new song, John noticed the voices of uncountable number of angels singing the same song, all worshiping the Lamb. It was clear to the elders, the beasts and the uncountable number of angels that Jesus was worthy to open the book and break the seals.

All verses are from the King James Version.
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