The Lion and the Lamb
Revelation 5:1-2
Kenute P. Curry
And I saw in the right hand of Him who sat on the throne a scroll written inside and on the back, sealed with seven seals (5:1).
A scroll written inside and on the back - This chapter introduces the earth’s rightful ruler, Jesus Christ – the Son of God. He is the One who will redeem the world from sin, Satan, death, and the curse. God is seated on the throne, and in His right hand he has a scroll (βιβλίον biblíon, Gk) which was a roll of papyrus, leather, or parchment on which an ancient document was written, being rolled up on a stick. The scroll was sealed with seven seals (σφραγίς sphragís, Gk), fixed on the edges of the scroll in such a way that the seals must be successively broken if the scroll is to be unrolled and read. This is the title deed to the earth which God will give to Christ (Jeremiah 32:10-14, Ezekiel 2:9-10).
Then I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, “Who is worthy to open the scroll and to loose its seals?” (5:2).
A strong angel – The strong angel is not named, so he must remain anonymous. He spoke with a loud voice so that this proclamation would penetrate to every corner of the universe. The call went out “Who is worthy?” but there is only silence.
Scripture quotations are from the New King James Version of the Bible, © 1979, 1980, 1982, 1990, Thomas Nelson, Inc., Publishers.
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