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Session 1

In session 1, we are introduced to the book of Revelation, scary, ignored, abused, and confusing. However, with proper context, we can see it not only as God's Word but as a blessing.

Introductions

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Lesson Guide

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In this series, Shane J. Wood, Ph.D. (New Testament faculty at Ozark Christian College) will help you think critically about the book of Revelation and read it for what the text says and not what you have always been told that it says. Shane hopes to simplify the book so that you can deliver a blessing to those who read it. 

Revelation

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**Revelation is…**

1. **…Scary**

    - The images in the book are unfamiliar and difficult to process.
 
   - It is a scary book!

2.  **…ignored**…

    - Because it is scary, we oftentimes just ignore the book completely. Which
is odd, because:

    - The only book that offers a blessing to those who read it, hear it,
and obey (Rev 1:3).

    - The only book that promises a curse on anyone who adds or takes
anything away from the book (Rev 22:18-19)

3. **…or Abused**

    - And yet, this book is one of the most widely abused books in church
history.

    - Some people are obsessed with the book of Revelation—transforming
every ancient or modern discussion into a discourse about Revelation.

4. **…Confusing**

    - Which is why many people simply find Revelation confusing.

    - MY GOAL: I want to simplify the book of Revelation.

5. **…God’s Word**.

    - Revelation 1:1—This is a Revelation of Jesus Christ!

        - Revealing God to man…

        - Through the use of: CONTEXT!

            - If you take the Bible out of context you can make the Bible
say whatever you want! (cf. Matt. 27:5b; Lk. 9:60; Lk. 3:11; Jn. 13:27b)
           
            - Philippians 4:13

6. **…a Blessing**.

Session 1: Introductions

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