The Worthy Lamb (Rev. 5:1-14)

In chapter 5, John remains in the heavenly throne room where the Father remains on His throne. In the Father’s right hand is a scroll with seven seals upon it no one is worthy to break. Because the scroll contains the God’s sovereign eternal plan for judgment and redemption, John weeps at the reality that no one is able to open the scroll. He is horrified without hope.

However, like our salvation story, Jesus comes at the right moment to give hope to the hopeless. At last there is one who is worthy! The Lamb of God!

At Christ’s ascension He was given authority over heaven and earth (Matt. 28:18). In this heavenly scene, Christ ascends to heaven, having conquered death and ensuring salvation through His sacrificial crucifixion, to the right hand of the Father where He will exercise His sovereignty and execute the plans of God.