Chapter 5

Book of Revelation

KJV: And I saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book written within and on the backside, sealed with seven seals.

God is on the throne. Jesus is seated at his right hand.

A scroll made of papyrus and is written upon on one side only. The scroll in verse one is not an ancient scroll because it has two-sided pages like those printed on a modern day printing press.

In the Bible, the number seven is the number of perfection and means completion. http://www.angelfire.com/az/rainbowbridge/seven.html

tr.v. sealed, seal·ing, seals

1. To affix a seal to in order to prove authenticity or attest to accuracy, legal weight, quality, or another standard. http://www.thefreedictionary.com/seal

John 6:26-27

[26] Jesus answered them and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Ye seek me, not because ye saw the miracles, but because ye did eat of the loaves, and were filled.
[27] Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give unto you: for him hath God the Father sealed.

http://quod.lib.umich.edu/cgi/k/kjv/kjv-idx?type=DIV1&byte=4760421

KJV: And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, Who is worthy to open the book, and to loose the seals thereof?

KJV: And no man in heaven, nor in earth, neither under the earth, was able to open the book, neither to look thereon.

It was not yet time for prophecy to be fulfilled.

KJV: And I wept much, because no man was found worthy to open and to read the book, neither to look thereon.

KJV: And one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Juda, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof.

Jesus of Nazareth was born in Bethlehem from the Tribe of Judah and the house of David. Only Jesus is worthy to loosen the scroll because he had been given authority from the Father.

It is stated in the Christian Gospels that Jesus was descended from David and has been Head of his dynastic house since birth, and is thereby the lawful King of Israel. (Matt.1)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Davidic_line#Christian_view

Matthew's genealogy involves Jesus's title "Christ", in the sense of an "anointed" king. It starts with Solomon and proceeds through the kings of Judah up to and including Jeconiah.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genealogy_of_Jesus

KJV: And I beheld, and, lo, in the midst of the throne and of the four beasts, and in the midst of the elders, stood a Lamb as it had been slain, having seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God sent forth into all the earth.

Jesus is the Lamb of God that was slain, but was resurrected from the dead.

The seven spirits are the seven angels of the seven churches (see chapters two and three).

“sent out into all the earth” could mean travel via Internet or, in the future, involve travel, like a missionary.

KJV: And he came and took the book out of the right hand of him that sat upon the throne.

Jesus takes the Book of Revelation from the right hand of His Father.

KJV: And when he had taken the book, the four beasts and four and twenty elders fell down before the Lamb, having every one of them harps, and golden vials full of odours, which are the prayers of saints.

Probably the 12 Apostles and the leaders of the 12 Tribes of Israel.

http://www.thefreedictionary.com/elder

KJV: And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation;

The eternal high priest Jesus gave the ultimate sacrifice of his body and blood. Jesus is worthy – his blood was given up for mankind.

Hebrews 9:11-12

[11] But Christ being come an high priest of good things to come, by a greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is to say, not of this building;
[12] Neither by the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood he entered in once into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption for us.

KJV: And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth.

KJV: And I beheld, and I heard the voice of many angels round about the throne and the beasts and the elders: and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands;

KJV: Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing.

KJV: And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, heard I saying, Blessing, and honour, and glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever.

KJV: And the four beasts said, Amen. And the four and twenty elders fell down and worshipped him that liveth for ever and ever.

a·men (-mn, ä-mn)

interj.

Used at the end of a prayer or a statement to express assent or approval.

http://www.thefreedictionary.com/amen