Story 1: The Purpose of the Book of Revelation: Comfort for the Persecuted
Welcome to the opportunity to learn about the book of Revelation. Like all of Scripture, this text is important because it is inspired by the God who created us. Revelation also holds a special place in Scripture because it is the last book of the Bible. This is where we learn how the story that began in the Garden of Eden is going to come to its final, cataclysmic, victorious end. It also explains how new life will begin in eternity with God. Revelation tells us of the Great Ending, and the even greater Beginning.
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Story 2: The Historical Context of Revelation
The story we are about to read is called Revelation for a good reason. A revelation is something that happens when a mystery is revealed. Something that was hidden is uncovered. It was written by John, the apostle who journeyed with the Lord during His life on earth. It was his task to deliver the message about the end of human history. It was his tremendous privilege to describe the manner in which God would inaugurate the first steps into everlasting life.
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Story 3: The First Three Verses
When you read the Book of Revelation, you will notice that right from the start, John makes sure we know that this message is from God. It was so important that the Lord Jesus sent an angel to help him bear the greatness of all that he was about to see.
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Story 4: Prophecies of the Deep Past Made Alive in Revelation
Almost all of the Bible tell us about things that happened in the deep past. But there are some parts of Scripture that look forward to tell the end of the story. They explain what is going to happen in the future. They are called prophecies. God gave His plan to men like Isaiah, Ezekiel, and Daniel, telling them what His plans are all the way to the end of time and beyond. These men were prophets, and even though they lived thousands of years ago, the Lord gave them images and visions that showed them things that haven’t happened yet.
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