The Triumph of the Lamb: A Study in Revelation
Week 1 ~ Introduction
Pastor Bob Hiller
9/3/2014
Series:
revelation
YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/cJxzw3DH_VE
The Triumph of the Lamb: A Study in Revelation
OUTLINE
10:00 - Do You Want to Study Revelation and Why?
33:00 - Styles / Genres of Literature in the Book of Revelation
* Epistle
* Prophecy
* Apocalyptic
52:47 - Book Resources
* Martin H. Franzmann, "The Revelation to John" - http://amzn.com/0570044308
* Aaron L. Plueger, "Things to Come and Not to Come: Bible Prophecy and Modern Myths" - http://amzn.com/0962571903
* The End Times: A Study on Eschatology and Millennialism (Commission on Theology and Church Relations) - PDF http://bit.ly/1o7ZTvG or booklet at http://bit.ly/YiIHy5
* A Lutheran Response to the "Left Behind" Series (Commission on Theology and Church Relations) - PDF http://bit.ly/1xmBdJI or booklet at http://bit.ly/1oNYUQK
* Wayne Mueller, "Revelation - People's Bible Commentary" - http://amzn.com/075860453X
* Louis A. Brighton, "Revelation (Concordia Commentary)" - http://amzn.com/0570063124 - iTunesU Course: http://bit.ly/1qumbwm
* Stanley N. Gundry, "Three Views on the Millenium and Beyond" - http://amzn.com/0310201438
* C. Marvin Pate et al, "Four Views on the Book of Revelation" - http://amzn.com/0310210801
* Tim LaHaye et al, "Are We Living in the End Times?" - http://amzn.com/1414347936 (theology behind the Left Behind series)
58:40 - Ways to Interpret the Book of Revelation
1:07:56 - Seven Tips for Reading Revelation Realistically
* Zachary McIntosh, "Seven Tips for Reading Revelation Realistically" - http://bit.ly/1lFRwMz
1:22:00 - Different Schools of End Times Understanding
* Amillenialism
* (Partial) Preterism
* Post-Millenialism
* Premillenial Dispensationism
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The following was sent at the beginning of summer before the study started:
The Revelation of John is described as an "apocalyptic" book. Apocalypse means "to reveal." This is a genre of literature that relies on imagery and symbolism to reveal God's will and work in the world. As John writes the Revelation, he will be speaking in imagery familiar to those who have spent time in the apocalyptic literature of the Old Testament. As you prepare to study the Revelation of John, it will be helpful for you to become familiar with the apocalyptic imagery found in the Old Testament. It will also prove helpful to be familiar with John's other writings. Here is a suggested reading schedule as you prepare for the fall:
* Read Ezekiel 1-19
* Read Ezekiel 20-39
* Read Ezekiel 40-48 & Daniel 1-10
* Read Daniel 11-12 & Zecheriah 1-14
* Read John 1-22 (also 1, 2, & 3 John if you have time)
Don’t feel too overwhelmed by this. Read two or three chapters a day to keep it manageable. The goal here is not for you to become an expert on these books or apocalyptic literature. I simply want you to become familiar with the patterns, images, and style found in apocalyptic literature. St. John will draw imagery from these books, so knowing what they say will be quite useful in our study. I would also encourage you to continue reading the Revelation as you study these other books.
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Triumph of the Lamb: A Study in Revelation ~ YouTube Playlists
http://bit.ly/TriumphOfLamb-Wed
Playlist of all the Wednesday evening classes. Each session is approximately 1 hr 30 min.
http://bit.ly/TriumphOfLamb-Sun
Playlist of all the Sunday morning classes. These are summaries of the previous Wednesday evening class. Each session is approximately 45 min.
http://bit.ly/TriumphOfLamb
Full playlist of both Wednesday evening and Sunday morning classes.
