Reading Revelation Responsibly - Week 5

Published: Feb. 16, 2023, midnight

John Sullivan (FBC Trustee + Deacon) - Revelation 4-6 (Revelation 5:1-14; Isaiah 11:1; Genesis 42:1-28; 44:1-34; 49:8-12; Matthew 24:1-51)\n\xa0\nWomen riding many-headed beasts? Talking 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 5\nLesson Handout\nI. IntroductionA. RecapB. The Lordship of Christ versus the Systems of the WorldC. Divine Council Concept\nII. The Divine Council (continued)A. \u201cThe Lion of Judah, the Root of David\u201d--- 1. \u201cJudah shall bear the scepter\u201d--- 2. Why Judah?--- 3. \u201cA shoot from the stump of Jesse.\u201dB. The seven seals--- 1. The Olivet Discourse