Revelation Lesson 5

Revelation Chapter 5

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Introduction: We continue in our study of the book of the Revelation this week as we begin chapter 5 of Revelation. John sees the Throne of God and a book.

I. The Scroll and the Lamb

Rev 5:1 And I saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book written within and on the back side, sealed with seven seals.

As John witnessed the grand sights and sounds of the throne area of heaven, his attention was directed to Him who sat upon the throne (God the Father). In His right hand, there was a book. The word “book” (biblion biblion) here has the sense of a written document in the form of a scroll. It was common practice during that time for documents to be written on papyri and then rolled into a scroll.

That which was written on the outside may have been the title of the document describing its contents. The document would then be sealed. The seal secured its confidentiality. More importantly, if the scroll were an official document, it likely would have the imprimatur (the official stamp) of the authority set in the wax before it hardened. In the Roman Empire, the seal of Rome carried the weight of the authority of Rome. An unauthorized breaking of the seal would bring the wrath of Rome upon those who broke the seal. This scroll had seven seals upon its leading edge. Under Roman law, a will required seven witnesses with their seven seals.

There is no indication this was a will. However, as the account of this book continues to be described in the upcoming chapter, the will of God is certainly taking its course. As the text unfolds, that official deed and title to the earth is delivered to the Son of God.