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John Sullivan (FBC Trustee + Deacon) - Revelation 2-4 (Revelation 2:12-29; 3:1-22; 4:1-11; Ezekiel 1:2-19)\n\xa0\nWomen riding many-headed beasts? \xa0Talking eagles? Many-faced creatures that sing on a sea made of glass? The Book of Revelation can be confusing, and even a little frightening.\nAlthough we often focus on the prophetic nature of the Revelation, it is meant to give hope to believers in every age. Let's study this often-misunderstood part of the Bible.\n\n\xa0\n\n\u200bReading Revelation Responsibly - Week 3\nLesson Handout\nI. IntroductionA. RecapB. Theme: "The Lamb Overcomes the Systems of the World"--- 1. The Roman System--- 2. Economic/Political/Religious/Social/Cultural Systems\nII. The Letters to the ChurchesA. Structure \u2013 Commendation, Condemnation, ExhortationB. PergamosC. ThyatiraD. SardisE. PhiladelphiaF. Laodicea\nIII. Tying the Letters TogetherA. Compromise with the CultureB. Improper WorshipC. Are the Churches in the Letter Symbolic?--- 1. actual letters to actual people and places--- 2. problems in the church--- 3. church ages (progression over time)\nIV. Revelation 4A. "Seeing in 4 Dimensions"B. The Divine CouncilC. The Four Living Creatures