While the book of revelation can seem intimidating to study, the study of the book can be made much easier with a basic understanding of the main themes and symbols accompanied by an overview of the structure of the book. Youth all people, really are naturally curious about the book of revelation. Much of the book of revelation is the story of worsening sin and the resultant suffering, climaxing in a time of woe never before experienced. A workbook suitable for bible classes, family studies, or. This is part one of a two part study as a prelude into the book of revelation. In the study of any book of the bible or any topic of scripture, a certain amount of ground work is needed for understanding, orientation, and motivation. David pawson suggests ten reasons as the rationale for revelation bible study. This books gives a great understanding of the book of revelation and brings it down to a level that teenagers can understand. Revelation is a book that has been called everything from a hodgepodge of nonsense to a masterpiece.
Introduce to the class the study for the next quarterthe book of revelation. Seven tips for reading revelation realistically youthesource. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it. Both testaments can be divided into history instruction prophecy. The book of revelation is the only book in the new testament that begins by specifically stating its source, the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave to himand signified it by his angel to his servant john rev. It is suitable for use in individual study or a group study. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. Theyre not a necessity, just a nice choice if youd like and did i mention theyre pretty too.
I could not have taught them successfully on the book of revelations without using this study. What thoughts come to your mind when you hear book of revelation. Howard shares five reasons why teaching the book of revelation to youth is. In this 12week study, stephen witmer helps readers understand and appreciate revelations core message. For the most recent version of these notes, please visit our companion website revelation. The book of revelation is the book in the bible that is considered to be shrouded in mystery.
There is a book of life, and it determines if we go to heaven or hell. How to teach the book of revelation to teens classroom. Jesus christ has already defeated satan, sin, and death on our behalf a truth that gives us great hope for the future. The book of revelation closes with the bright and morning star, which is a figure of christ at his coming to take the church out of the world.
Choose the right bible study for your youth ministry. Upon further reflection, you decide to trash the typical youthy topics and go for the gusto. Study guide on the book of revelation revelation for kids. After all, this is the theme of the entire word of god. While it is nearly impossible to teach the book of. In this 14session study, you will examine the entire book of revelation, looking closely at johns apocalyptic vision and considering how it. Revelation is often described as a the revelation of john meaning the revelation to john 1. The revelation chart bible study gods acres newark, ohio. And anyone not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire. The book of the revelation of jesus christ study introduction i. If youre befuddled by the book of revelation in the bible, dont fret. The title of the book the revelation of jesus christ 1. The first chapter of the book revelation could be divided into three parts, they are. The endless love of jesus ministries 1,256,290 views.
Gods word is just as true in its prophecies as it is in its history. Why should every believer read the book of revelation. My son read this book for a project at school and having done so, i think he has a better understanding of the book of revelation. The revelation in this book originated with god the father who gave it to jesus christ who then showed it to the apostle john who wrote it down to show his. Revelation made clear bible study in the book of revelation. Revelation made clear walks through the book of revelation looking for the clearest and most natural understanding of the book. The end is our final series through the entire bible as we study the book of revelation and the end times. Because the book seems cryptic in nature, it has become a source of great controversy. However, the good news of the bible is that jesus christ will return and save us from total selfdestruction matthew 24.
Believers must understand we were created for the new. The chronological structure of the book of revelation. Teaching through revelation will take much study, prayer, and. Revelation reads like so many of scifi fantasy books that end up on the new york times best sellers list. While it is nearly impossible to teach the book of revelation to teens on the same level of sophistication as you would a universitylevel theology course, you still need to cover most, if not all, topics of the book. This is particularly so with the book of revelation or prophecy in general. Numbers, the rapture, apocalyptic prophecy and more are all covered within this study, as well as the four major viewpoints that revelation can be interpreted from. So you crack open your brand new lutheran study bible, pen and. Sixsession study that helps girls understand the bible as one complete story. Our revelation study wouldnt be complete without worksheets. The goal is to help you become intimately acquainted with the god of revelation, jesus christ, and come to a better understanding of the cosmic battle going on for the hearts and minds of all people.
T he book of the revelation of jesus christ is a fascinating prophecy of the end times. This is perhaps the single most important commentary we have about the book of revelationon 1 march 1832, the prophet recorded, about the first of march, in connection with the translation of the scriptures i. Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation. It is essential we understand the events that are to come and not bow to false teachings or sensationalism, and the best way to do that is see what our lord jesus christ taught on the matter. John wrote the book during the reign of the roman emperor domitian, who lived in a. Disciple lessons is an 8lesson, interative internet bible study series. Bible study lesson sheets these are lessons designed for either a class or personal study.
And the book of revelation will complete the revelation of. A revelation chart is often used when teaching from the book of revelation. This study takes youth through the chart, explaining the symbols and providing a. There is a book of life, and knowing our names are written there should bring us. The end, doctrine 12 the end times tagged bible study, churches, group, ministry, revelation, students, teenagers, tribulation, youth 0 apr 10 20. These are the things that will happen in the future. This study takes youth through the chart, explaining the symbols and providing a foundation for future indepth revelation studies. John is responsible for writing the gospel of john, the 3 epistles, and the book of revelation. We touch on themes of the apocalypse and apolyptic literature, the end times, eschatology, the millennium, tribulation, satan, the antichrist, final judgment, and the new heavens and the new earth.
The book of revelation is the last book of the new testament. Seeing the book of revelation as a book of revelation. The questions are grouped according to the paragraphs of revelation, so that people can choose to study a single paragraph during an individual or group study, or go over several paragraphs at one sitting. We can understand this book which god gave with the full intent that we would. They are in pdf form so you can easily open them and print them out. Revelation is the only book of prophecy in the new testament. Does the book of revelation tell us that the end of the world is near. Many people think that the book of revelation cannot be understood. He is about to do some revealing jesus christ was revealed to man in the gospels, but here in the. Understanding the book of revelation, leader guide, revised edition.
Free resources for youth pastors, small group leaders, parents, teens, etc. As a result of this six session study, your students will come to see the book of revelation as not just a newspaper for the future, but a manual for today. Both testaments can be divided into history instruction prophecy revelation is the only book of prophecy in the new testament. Yup, left behind is not the only way to interpret revelation. Top 10 bible studies on revelation for fall 2019 christian bible. The book of revelation has been a source of both great encouragement and great confusion to christians throughout the centuries. There you will find 53 lessons on revelation with audio and handouts. Background information as to the setting, conditions, and purpose for the writing of the book of revelation by john the apostle. A bonus simulation, the underground church, allows students to experience what it might be like for the persecuted church in the end times, then be ushered into a worship experience with. The study aids provided below include a video that can be used when teaching this series. I designed these to give you space to dig into the study. The was the title given to the book in the latin vulgate 3.
Introduction posted by chris schelin under lessons and bible studies, revelation study 3 comments last week, we got started on what im sure will be a very fun, unusual, and exciting study of the book of revelation. The new jerusalem the book of revelation the great white throne judgement of jesus duration. The book of revelation and you free bible study guides. For the person who knows little about the bible as a whole, the book of revelation is a. This study will lead students into an understanding and application of this amazing. This study guide is a series of questions that will lead you through the book of revelation chronologically over a period of 20 weeks. I cant recommend this book highly enough for teens. Wild pictures of animals, fear, hard to understand, end of the world, false teachings about the second coming, etc.
However, the theme of the book is still the exaltation of jesus. A study on the 7 churches in revelation churchleaders. Revelation for kids the book of revelation made simple. The rapture is the hope of the new testament, just as the revelation of christ was the hope of the old testament. Very important we note this and realize we cannot study revelation in the same way we study the book of romans. Revelation study guide, 2nd edition slightly imperfect. Here are some of the questions this book and series.
Revelation is one of the most headscratchingly wonderful books in the bible. By connecting revelation to the old testament prophecies i believe we can understand the book as the first century audience did. In this 14session study, you will examine the entire book of revelation, looking closely at john. Understand the importance of finding our true identity in christ with this. Revelation study printable worksheets melinda todd. The images in revelation have a foundation in prophetic books of the scriptures. The book ends with confirmations of authenticity by god, christ and john. Prayer asking especially for gods help in our study of revelation. There are some things in the book that may be difficult to understand. How to teach the book of revelation to teens synonym. The first blessing is in the first chapter of revelation in verse 3.
This book is the one book of the new testament that pronounces a blessing on the one who reads it, hears, and keeps the things in it. The book of revelation is the only book in the bible, that i know of, that has a blessing associated with it for those who will read itnot once but twice. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. The book of revelation is a book of prophecy about what is to come. They may be confused when first reading through the book, but they definitely wont be bored.
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