Yes, Jesus Christ alone is worthy to open the scroll in Revelation.
Revelation 5 shows John weeping because no one in heaven, on earth, or under the earth was found worthy to open the scroll. One of the elders then tells him that the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has prevailed to open it. Les Feldick explains that this is Christ, God the Son, who alone had the authority, capability, and qualification because of His sacrifice at Calvary.
Revelation 5:5 — This verse directly identifies the one worthy to open the scroll as the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, who has prevailed.
In Revelation 5, John sees a scroll in the right hand of Him who sat on the throne, sealed with seven seals. A strong angel proclaims with a loud voice, "Who is worthy to open the book, and to loose the seals thereof?" And no man in heaven, nor in earth, neither under the earth, was able to open the book, neither to look thereon. John weeps much because no one was found worthy to open and to read the book, neither to look thereon. Then one of the elders says, "Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof." John then beholds a Lamb standing as it had been slain, which comes and takes the book out of the right hand of Him that sat upon the throne. The four beasts and four and twenty elders fall down before the Lamb, singing a new song: "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."
Les teaches that the scroll in Revelation 5 is a mortgage, sealed with seven seals. No one in God's creation—not in heaven, on earth, or under the earth—had the authority or capability to open it, which is why John wept. The one worthy is Jesus Christ, identified as the Lion of the tribe of Judah and the Root of David. Les emphasizes that Christ, already in heaven, comes before the Father's throne as the only one qualified to take the mortgage and pay it off. He is the next of kin, a relative, who can redeem what Satan's mortgage holds. Christ is worthy because He was slain, and by His blood He redeemed people from every kindred, tongue, people, and nation.
Les explains that no man in heaven, not even the angels, nor on earth, nor under the earth had the authority or capability to open this mortgage. There was no one with the next of kinship, the wealth, or the willingness to act. This is why John wept much, as he saw there was no one worthy to open and read the scroll.
Les points out that the word "Lion" is capitalized, emphasizing it as a title. Christ came out of Judah, and He is the one identified as the Lion of the tribe of Judah. This is Jesus the Christ, God the Son, who is already in heaven and comes before the throne of the Father.
Les teaches that the scroll is a mortgage, sealed with seven seals. It details were written both inside and outside, following the pattern of Jewish land mortgages. Though God holds it, it is described as Satan's mortgage. The background of Jewish custom explains why Christ alone can act: when a Jew had mortgaged his land and could not pay it off, a next of kin could intervene before foreclosure. A stranger could not; it had to be a relative. Christ, as the next of kin, is qualified and authorized to redeem and open the scroll.
God the Son qualified to open the scroll because of what He accomplished at Calvary. He was slain, and by His blood He redeemed people from every kindred, tongue, people, and nation, making them kings and priests to reign on the earth. He takes the mortgage and agrees to pay it off to deliver the planet from the curse.
The Scroll as a Scroll
Les explains that the King James translation's 'book' should be 'scroll,' a detail that underscores the historical context.
No One Worthy Found
Les teaches that no one in all of creation had the authority or capability to open the scroll, and introduces Christ as the Lion of the tribe of Judah.
Christ Is the Lion and the Lamb
Les identifies the Lion of the tribe of Judah as Christ, God the Son, and notes John's unique use of 'Lamb of God.'
Christ Qualified by Calvary
Les explains that God the Son qualified to open the scroll because of what He accomplished at Calvary, taking the scroll from the Father's hand.
The New Song of Redemption
Les highlights that Christ is worthy because He was slain and redeemed people from every nation, and this leads to the tribulation.
Paying Off the Mortgage
Les explains that Christ takes the mortgage and agrees to pay it off, referencing the Israeli custom of redemption by a next of kin.
The Need for a Next of Kin
Les reiterates that no one had the kinship, wealth, or willingness to open the scroll, explaining John's weeping.
Opening the Seals
Les shows God the Son, the Lamb of God, opening the seals, beginning the process of paying off the mortgage through the tribulation.
Revelation 5:5: And one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof.
This verse identifies the one worthy to open the scroll as the Lion of the tribe of Judah.
Revelation 5:9: 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;
This verse explains why Christ is worthy: because He was slain and redeemed people by His blood.
Revelation 5:3: And no man in heaven, nor in earth, neither under the earth, was able to open the book, neither to look thereon.
This verse shows that no one else was worthy or able to open the scroll.
Les Feldick teaches that the Lion of the tribe of Judah is Jesus Christ, God the Son. He is the one who came out of Judah and is worthy to open the scroll.
John wept because no one in heaven, on earth, or under the earth was found worthy to open the scroll or even to look thereon. He was distressed that no one had the authority or capability to act.
Les Feldick teaches that the scroll is a mortgage, sealed with seven seals. It represents the title to the earth, which is held by Satan, and Christ takes it to pay it off and redeem the planet.
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