The heavenly throne room scene in Chapters 4-5 sets the stage for righteous judgment to unfold upon the earth as the Worthy Lamb begins to open the scroll. As Jesus begins ceremoniously breaking the Seven Seals, he sovereignly appoints rebellious spiritual authorities to release limited, foreshadowing judgments on the earth. These judgments bring punishment upon real evil, but their limited scope is designed to lead sinners to repentance!