Simplifying Revelation Part 2

Simplifying Revelation Part 2 - NextLevel Online curriculum

Lessons

Dr. Shane J. Wood walks through the powerful visions of Revelation to uncover their true purpose—not as a codebook of predictions, but as a revelation of Jesus Christ that transforms how we see God, ourselves, and the world. Through sessions on themes like intimacy with Christ, the reality of spiritual warfare, the interplay between heaven and earth, and the triumph of God over evil, Dr. Wood helps believers see that Revelation is less about fear and more about faithfulness. This series shows how the book’s imagery unveils Jesus as the faithful witness, risen king, and victorious Lamb, while calling the church to live securely, witness boldly, and worship faithfully in the midst of a broken world.

Session 01

First Words Matter – The Revelation of Jesus Christ (Rev . 1:1-6)

Revelation begins by unveiling Jesus Christ, who reveals both God to us and us to ourselves, grounding the entire book in transformation rather than prediction.

Session 02

Thinning the Veil – The Casualty of Loneliness (Rev . 1:7-18)

In John’s loneliness, Jesus appears as the Son of Man and the Ancient of Days, reminding us that God crosses space and time to meet us in our need.

Session 03

The Mystery of Intimacy – Fully Known by Christ (Rev . 2-3)

Through letters to the seven churches, Jesus shows that he knows his people fully and intimately, calling them to know him in return.

Session 04

Heaven’s Halls – Identity, Action, and Who God Is (Rev . 4-5)

John is drawn into God’s throne room where God’s identity and actions are revealed, showing that worship shapes our identity and allegiance.

Session 05

Worship is War –The Interplay of Heaven and Earth (Rev . 6:1-8:5)

The seals reveal how heaven and earth are intertwined, reminding us that Christian victory comes not by force but by faithful witness, prayer, and worship.

Session 06

The Tenderness of God – Unveiling Evil and the God of Pursuit (Rev . 8:6-11:19)

The trumpet judgments mirror the Exodus, exposing false gods while revealing God’s relentless pursuit of repentance, even through the church’s witness.

Session 07

This is Your Enemy – Disrobing a Deceptive Target (Rev . 12-14)

Revelation unmasks the dragon and his beasts—the counterfeit trinity—and contrasts their weapons of deception, death, and idolatry with God’s truth, life, and sacrificial love.

Session 08

The Message of The Interludes – Security, Witness, and Deeds (Rev . 15-16)

The interludes remind us that God’s people are secure, called to witness, and judged by their deeds, proving that faithfulness in action matters.

Session 09

The Beginning of Evil’s End – Violence, Infighting, and Parasites (Rev . 17:1-19:10)

Babylon and the powers of evil are exposed as parasitic and self-destructive, while God’s justice shows His tender, selfless character.

Session 10

God’s Triumphal Procession – Why Satan Must Be Released (Rev . 19:11-20:15)

Satan’s final release serves to display God’s ultimate victory, as Jesus leads a triumphal procession showing the battle was already won at the cross.

Session 11

Last Words Matter – The God of Pursuit (Rev . 21:1-22:21)

Revelation closes with a vision of God joyfully restoring creation, reminding us that Jesus is our everything and that God’s pursuit of His people never ends.