There have been other scrolls in the past that contain God’s word, during the times of prophets like Jeremiah and Ezekiel, for example. But this scroll is THE scroll. This scroll is of such ultimate significance that a mighty angel asks with a thundering voice, “Who is worthy to open this scroll and break its seals?” If the scroll can’t be opened then everything God’s people have been hoping in and praying for for generations has all been for nothing. If that scroll remains closed it means God will not save his people. God will not bring justice upon the earth. Suffering and pain and sorrow will continue forever. God’s glory will not cover the earth as the waters cover the sea and we will not be with him forever. Our prayers will forever go unanswered and we are a people most to be pitied. Do you see why John wept and wept? Seeing that no one was able to open the scroll triggered an existential crisis in the poor apostle. Was everything he’d ever believed and hoped for just one big lie? Join us as we look at Revelation 5:1-8 why John was told to "Weep no more!"
