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The Revelation

A study and application of God’s last words to us

From January through July of this year we will travel through the last book of the Bible, The Revelation. Notice that the book opens and closes with a promise of blessing for those who read, hear and keep the words of this prophecy (Rev. 1:3; 22:7). This framing tells us what the book is for: the encouragement and transformation of Christians facing persecution and suffering of all kinds. It is a profoundly practical and relevant book, not a fanciful exploration of how and when the world might end. What does this book reveal? Yes, it reveals our hearts as we face various struggles. It exposes the evil in this world. But ultimately the book reveals the glory and supremacy and victory of King Jesus. Some come be encouraged, be inspired and be changed as you encounter the risen and victorious King of kings and Lord of lords!

22. The Bowls of Justice

The seven seals lead into seven trumpets which activate the seven bowls with which “the wrath of God is finished” (Rev. 15:1). God’s perfect justice is coming. In Revelation 16 we will see the three purposes for this extreme judgment: 1) To unmake the world for the...

21. Worship Before the Wrath

Revelation 15 reveals that God’s wrath is controlled and purposeful, designed to bring justice and an end to evil. Before the final judgment is finished, God’s people are shown worshiping faithfully, not because life is easy but because they trust God’s unchanging...

20. The Harvest

Revelation 14 is a collection of visions culminating in a harvest of wheat (the righteous) and of grapes (the wicked). A vision of God’s people in heaven and three angelic announcements also provide dramatic contrasts between those who follow the Lamb and those who...

19. The Beasts

The false trinity is completed in Revelation 13 as the dragon is joined by a beast from the sea and another from the land. These terrifying monsters call back to the nations and kings in the vision of Daniel 7. John explicitly tells us what Revelation 13 is for: “This...

18. The Dragon

A scary red dragon emerges in Revelation 12, but dragons and monsters actually appear throughout the Bible! Humans created in God’s image were meant to rule over the beasts, but were deceived by a beast (serpent) and lured into sin. With sin always crouching in the...

17. The Witnesses

Who are the two witnesses in Revelation 11? Are they the literal Moses and Elijah from the Old Testament or do they represent all believers in times of persecution? Let’s be inspired by God’s miraculous work through these tribulation witnesses and instructed by the...

16. The Little Scroll

The fifth and sixth trumpet blasts activate the first and second woe: terrible judgments from the Lord. The scorpion-demon-locusts of Revelation 9 recall the plague in Joel 1-2. Both of these prophecies serve as dramatic calls to repentance. God uses plagues, natural...

15. The Locusts

The fifth and sixth trumpet blasts activate the first and second woe: terrible judgments from the Lord. The scorpion-demon-locusts of Revelation 9 recall the plague in Joel 1-2. Both of these prophecies serve as dramatic calls to repentance. God uses plagues, natural...

Meet Jesus

John wrote his gospel account “so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God” (20:30). He presents seven miraculous signs to confirm seven “I am” statements of Jesus. We will focus on three of these this Resurrection Sunday: Jesus is light, love and...

14. The Trumpets of Justice

Before the seventh seal is opened there is an interlude in Revelation 7 to mark those who belong to the Lord before His judgment falls. That theme of who truly belongs to the Lord continues in chapter 8. An angel with a golden censer shows us that our prayers rise...