After setting the scenery of the heavenly throne room, John goes on to introduce the conflict of the throne room drama. He describes the official document of the story of creation past, present, and future as a scroll, but it is impenetrable; utterly secured with unbreakable seals. Who could possibly claim the authority to guide the divine judgment of human history to its culmination? Come with us, and we will seek the worthy and behold the Lionly Lamb.