Ep 493 – Revelation 5:6-14

What John sees and records in this section of his book is pivotal in terms of the outcome of the rest of Revelation. God is holding in His right hand the scroll sealed with seven seals. There is a period of silence and tension-filled anticipation as the entire citizenry of heaven await the coming of the one worthy to take and open the scroll. And then John was introduced to "the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David." It is Jesus, the Son of God. And John sees Him in the form of a Lamb, a designation that brings to mind His sacrificial death on behalf of mankind. And John points out that the Lamb was "standing, as though it had been slain." He is the crucified and resurrected Lord, who because of His willing obedience to offer His life as payment for the sin debt of humanity, is worthy to take the scroll from His Father's hand and begin the process of opening it and revealing its content. Revelation 5:6-14 begins the release of God's judgments upon the world. And it will set the stage for all that is to come in the days after the church has been raptured and the Antichrist has come to power on the earth. The Lamb who was slain will become the Judge who brings His judgments upon rebellious humanity. And, He will become the King who rules and reigns in righteousness and justice upon the earth, receiving blessing, honor, glory and might forever and ever.