“Worthy”


BIBLE READING: Revelation 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
                The focus of John’s vision now shifts from the throne in chapter 4 to the scroll in chapter 5.  There is a lot of debate as to what exactly is the scroll.  There are many theories.  Some believe it is the rest of the book (of Revelation).  Some believe it is the same scroll and message that is bound in Daniel 12.  Some believe it is the entire Bible.  What it is, is not as important in this chapter.  It is important to note that it is sealed with seven seals, and the strong angel is looking for someone who is not “strong enough,” but rather “worthy enough”.  No one is found… except one.
            Verse 5: “But one of the elders said to me, ‘Do not weep.  Behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has prevailed to open the scroll and to loose its seven seals.’”  Why is Jesus, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, found worthy?  Verse 9 says, “For You were slain, and have redeemed us to God by Your blood out of every tribe and tongue and people and nation, and have made us kings and priests to our God; and we shall reign on the earth.”  It is because of His death, burial, and resurrection that He is found worthy.  He is the Lion of Judah.  His preeminence and being worthy are the focus of chapter 5.
            How wonderful it is to be able to look to such a loving and powerful Savior!


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