In chapter 4, John is told to come up to heaven so the angel can show him what must soon take place. He saw THE throne in all its glory. Around the throne was 24 elders and 4 living creatures. It is clear that they were created beings who praised God day and night. The One that sat on the throne had a scroll in His right hand, but no one was worthy to take the scroll and open it. This brought John to tears, until one of the elders told him to look at the Lion of the Tribe of Judah, the Root of David, because He overcame. John turned, looked, and saw the lamb that was slain. He was worthy to take the scroll, and He too was praised and worshipped.
