Believers must understand we were created for the new. Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation. Our revelation study wouldnt be complete without worksheets. Revelation is a book that has been called everything from a hodgepodge of nonsense to a masterpiece. Howard shares five reasons why teaching the book of revelation to youth is. Teaching through revelation will take much study, prayer, and. 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. There are some things in the book that may be difficult to understand. The end, doctrine 12 the end times tagged bible study, churches, group, ministry, revelation, students, teenagers, tribulation, youth 0 apr 10 20. Bible study lesson sheets these are lessons designed for either a class or personal study. 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. Wild pictures of animals, fear, hard to understand, end of the world, false teachings about the second coming, etc.
Revelation study printable worksheets melinda todd. And the book of revelation will complete the revelation of. 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. He is about to do some revealing jesus christ was revealed to man in the gospels, but here in the. There is a book of life, and it determines if we go to heaven or hell. Top 10 bible studies on revelation for fall 2019 christian bible. There you will find 53 lessons on revelation with audio and handouts. The end is our final series through the entire bible as we study the book of revelation and the end times. 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 study takes youth through the chart, explaining the symbols and providing a foundation for future indepth revelation studies.
T he book of the revelation of jesus christ is a fascinating prophecy of the end times. This study takes youth through the chart, explaining the symbols and providing a. The book of the revelation of jesus christ study introduction i. They may be confused when first reading through the book, but they definitely wont be bored. Introduce to the class the study for the next quarterthe book of revelation. Gods word is just as true in its prophecies as it is in its history. Before we begin our study, i am going to encourage you with the same words that i always offer. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. For the most recent version of these notes, please visit our companion website revelation. 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. It is suitable for use in individual study or a group study. Background information as to the setting, conditions, and purpose for the writing of the book of revelation by john the apostle. In this 14session study, you will examine the entire book of revelation, looking closely at john. 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.
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 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. Understanding the book of revelation, leader guide, revised edition. Prayer asking especially for gods help in our study of revelation. Choose the right bible study for your youth ministry. The endless love of jesus ministries 1,256,290 views. Seven tips for reading revelation realistically youthesource. 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. Does the book of revelation tell us that the end of the world is near. The book of revelation is the book in the bible that is considered to be shrouded in mystery. This study guide is a series of questions that will lead you through the book of revelation chronologically over a period of 20 weeks. The book of revelation and you free bible study guides.
The book of revelation is the last book of the new testament. This study will lead students into an understanding and application of this amazing. By connecting revelation to the old testament prophecies i believe we can understand the book as the first century audience did. The was the title given to the book in the latin vulgate 3. 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 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. How to teach the book of revelation to teens classroom. After all, this is the theme of the entire word of god.
They are in pdf form so you can easily open them and print them out. Free resources for youth pastors, small group leaders, parents, teens, etc. The study aids provided below include a video that can be used when teaching this series. Revelation study guide, 2nd edition slightly imperfect. John wrote the book during the reign of the roman emperor domitian, who lived in a. Jesus christ has already defeated satan, sin, and death on our behalf a truth that gives us great hope for the future. Upon further reflection, you decide to trash the typical youthy topics and go for the gusto. In this 12week study, stephen witmer helps readers understand and appreciate revelations core message. However, the good news of the bible is that jesus christ will return and save us from total selfdestruction matthew 24. Youth all people, really are naturally curious about the book of revelation.
I could not have taught them successfully on the book of revelations without using this study. Both testaments can be divided into history instruction prophecy revelation is the only book of prophecy in the new testament. The book of revelation is a book of prophecy about what is to come. Many people think that the book of revelation cannot be understood. 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. Very important we note this and realize we cannot study revelation in the same way we study the book of romans. I cant recommend this book highly enough for teens. 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. The first blessing is in the first chapter of revelation in verse 3. We can understand this book which god gave with the full intent that we would. In this 14session study, you will examine the entire book of revelation, looking closely at johns apocalyptic vision and considering how it.
Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it. 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. A study on the 7 churches in revelation churchleaders. I designed these to give you space to dig into the study. 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. 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. For the person who knows little about the bible as a whole, the book of revelation is a. 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. The first chapter of the book revelation could be divided into three parts, they are. Yup, left behind is not the only way to interpret revelation. Revelation made clear walks through the book of revelation looking for the clearest and most natural understanding of the book. Revelation is the only book of prophecy in the new testament. Revelation is one of the most headscratchingly wonderful books in the bible.
However, the theme of the book is still the exaltation of jesus. Revelation for kids the book of revelation made simple. Click play button above for sermon study mp3 5 the end return netma. So you crack open your brand new lutheran study bible, pen and. While it is nearly impossible to teach the book of. Study guide on the book of revelation revelation for kids. 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. There is a book of life, and knowing our names are written there should bring us. The title of the book the revelation of jesus christ 1. The chronological structure of the book of revelation.
Revelation made clear bible study in the book of revelation. David pawson suggests ten reasons as the rationale for revelation bible study. The book ends with confirmations of authenticity by god, christ and john. The revelation chart bible study gods acres newark, ohio. The images in revelation have a foundation in prophetic books of the scriptures. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. A revelation chart is often used when teaching from the book of revelation. What thoughts come to your mind when you hear book of revelation. Because the book seems cryptic in nature, it has become a source of great controversy. Here are some of the questions this book and series. This is particularly so with the book of revelation or prophecy in general. Theyre not a necessity, just a nice choice if youd like and did i mention theyre pretty too.
Sixsession study that helps girls understand the bible as one complete story. Revelation is often described as a the revelation of john meaning the revelation to john 1. How to teach the book of revelation to teens synonym. These are the things that will happen in the future. And anyone not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire. Both testaments can be divided into history instruction prophecy.
Revelation reads like so many of scifi fantasy books that end up on the new york times best sellers list. John is responsible for writing the gospel of john, the 3 epistles, and the book of revelation. The new jerusalem the book of revelation the great white throne judgement of jesus duration. This books gives a great understanding of the book of revelation and brings it down to a level that teenagers can understand. The book of revelation has been a source of both great encouragement and great confusion to christians throughout the centuries. Why should every believer read the book of revelation. 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. The rapture is the hope of the new testament, just as the revelation of christ was the hope of the old testament. Disciple lessons is an 8lesson, interative internet bible study series. Seeing the book of revelation as a book of revelation. If youre befuddled by the book of revelation in the bible, dont fret. 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.
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