April 24th

Last Sunday in Revelation 4, we were given a glimpse into heaven itself—the throne at the center, God is worshiped without ceasing, and all of heaven ordered, settled, and secure. It is a scene of absolute sovereignty. But as we turn to Revelation 5 this week, something shifts. John’s attention turns from the splendor surrounding the throne to what is held in the right hand of the One seated upon it: a scroll—sealed, full, and unlike anything else in Scripture. This is no ordinary scroll. It is like a deed—the rightful claim over all creation—containing God’s sovereign purpose to judge evil, redeem a people, and restore the world.

Yet the scroll remains sealed—no one in heaven, on earth, or under the earth is found worthy to open it. In that moment, everything hangs in the balance. If the scroll remains sealed, there is no hope of redemption; sin goes unpunished, death remains undefeated, and God’s kingdom does not come. John’s response is telling—he begins to weep. These are not sentimental tears, but the sorrow of hope delayed—the anguish of a world waiting for redemption that cannot come unless someone is found worthy to take what is rightfully God’s and bring it to its appointed end.

This Sunday, we’ll step into that scene together as we continue our Triumphant series and see why this chapter stands at the very heart of the gospel.

I hope you’ll join us.

Grace and peace,
Keith