What teaching series in Revelation would be complete without a graphic timeline?! In this video episode, I am offering some very basic imagery in an effort to convey my big idea around the seals, trumpets and bowls of Revelation. Many episodes are coming to explore these further, but I felt this video would help get some ideas in play before I went any further. I would love to interact with you, and am submitting this idea in the public space, willing to learn from you and perhaps even change the graphic as we go along!
This episode explores just what the title states! We look at who the 144000 might be, and what the half hour of silence might mean in the end time that is to come. I'm always open to a discussion so jump on the comments anytime!
We are only just completing the 6th chapter of Revelation here, but we are called to consider a conclusion about what John sees here - one that might even feel jarring for those who think of this book as a linear story!
I had a bit of trouble working through this particular passage over the last week. As this goes to air, we are a week removed from the death of Charlie Kirk, and the reality of martyrdom even in the modern West is being discussed as a distinct reality. The fifth seal is a statement of hope to those who pay the ultimate price for their faith stand - and a remainder that the 'worst the world can do is nothing compared to the glory of being in the presence of God forever.'
This is one of the better known passages of Revelation, and they certainly capture our imagination! This is my take of the topic...
A continuing look at the events of John's first glimpse into the Throne Room of God. We begin to see that this throne sits not so much in a palace, but a Temple...
As we come out of the seven churches, the book of Revelation becomes a tricky text to navigate, but our journey begins...NOW!
In this episode, we will start to consider ideas such as 'what happens next' as well as the idea of '24 elders' and the Throne Room of God. This passage looks at just 4 verses, and I feel like we'll need to do this quite a bit in this series!
I'm always up for discussion around the various ways these verses can be understood, so feel free to join the conversation in the comments wherever you can.
My second look at this particular church, but also the final episode centered on the Seven Churches of Revelation. The REALLY challenging part of Revelation is coming up next!
In this episode, we begin to explore the last church in the circuit being addressed in Revelation. This particular study considers (among other things) the idea of what being 'lukewarm' might be.
This is my exploration of the second-last church bein g addressed in this special circuit of churches.
This episode begins our exploration of Jesus' letter to the church in Sardis - a church that attracts no commendation, but instead an urgent call to action.
This is the second half of my journey through the letter to Sardis. After the urgent call comes a call to be restored, not removed.
In order to make each episode a little shorter I am creating a handful of double episodes, just while the 'seven churches' are the subject matter. The two episodes on each church will come out at the same time.
This is the first look at what Jesus says to the church in Thyatira - the presence of something he calls 'Jezebel' will be particularly explored here.
The last short exploration of this particular church - the promises the Lord makes to a remnant who remains true.
This is a church in a complex setting, going through some rather complex things - there's good, and there's terrible things going on in their midst. There's a lot for us to consider in our modern church setting, much to learn from this ancient church for our time.
This is the second letter out of seven churches addressed in Revelation. It's a church with a lot going on outside of them, but no rebuke to be found within.
The next stage of our Revelation journey calls us to consider the stories of 7 key churches. For some, this can be seen as a complete picture of the whole church - either over time or in its many expressions at any current time. However, it is also of vital importance to remember that these are real churches and real disciples being addressed in their time too.
Ephesus comes with the benefit of around 40 years of documented church life in the New Testament, so there is lots to explore in this particular letter.
This section introduces us to a powerful and victorious image of Jesus. In this episode Cam takes some time to explore these and what they might mean. Each part of Jesus' presentation in Chapter 1 is mentioned again in Chapters 2&3 so taking the time to understand them a little now is an important start to the Revelation series. The clear deity of Christ is also shown to us here among a number of key theological elements that we all should know, and his relationship to the suffering church is shown to us a little here too.
These are the opening statements of the book of Revelation, and already there is wonderful depth to explore!