Lecture 10 | L&D | Key Texts:
Revelation 7:1-17
Revelation 14:1-5
Genesis 22:1-19
Isaiah 8:11-16
Song of Songs 8:6
Key points!
Reframing judgment sequences as unveilings/revelations of reality
How empire's systems lead to their own downfall
Worship and communion as acts of resistance
Dive into John's visionary lyrics and discover:
How throne room choruses subvert imperial propaganda
The strategic placement of songs in Revelation's narrative
Why worship from heaven's perspective changes everything on earth
Practical ways to embody these resistance songs in our daily lives
Unpack the rich apocalyptic tradition behind Revelation's Babylon:
Examine how Babylon imitates God's promises with counterfeit offers
Learn to recognize Babylon's influence in our modern context
Explore how we can resist Babylon by embodying the values of New Jerusalem
Discover how the Book of Revelation radically redefines power and authority through its portrayal of Jesus as a slaughtered yet victorious Lamb!
Key points:
Introduction to major characters in Revelation
Understanding apocalyptic imagery as resistance literature
Applying Revelation's message in our modern context
The role of community in interpreting and living out Revelation
Learn how the call to 'overcome' is not just about individual spiritual growth, but about embodying the Way of the Lamb - a path of faithful witness that unveils a different way to see the world now!
Discover how Revelation:
Blends vivid visions with deep scriptural roots
Speaks to diverse perspectives in surprising ways
Challenges us to read collaboratively, not just individually
Calls us to faithful witness in the face of oppressive powers
Discover:
How the early church might have encountered Revelation
Why Revelation is more about "unveiling" than "end times"
How diverse perspectives enrich our understanding of Scripture
What it means to read Revelation as an act of resistance