The Revelation to John

The Author probably not the same John as the Gospel most likely 1 of his disciples written on the Island of Patmos written during Emperor Domitian’s reign (81-96) put ppl to death for not acknowledging he was Lord and God used apocalyptic writing a literary style that uses very symbolic language to convey its message… God is present in ordinary life, even in times of suffering and persecution used OT’s examples: Daniel, Ezekiel, & Zechariah audience: 7 communities of faith…

Not What You Think: Revelation is not only about… the end of the world… …but also about the 1st Christians. encouraged them (& us) to be faithful in the face of persecution & temptation God’s anger & wrath… …but also about His mercy & love. God’s victory over evil & death in the future… …but also about victory over evil & death through Jesus’ Resurrection.

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Symbols Cosmic Symbolism Symbolism of Numbers 1 3 4 6 666 7 10 12 alpha gog & magog angel lamb first beast omega beasts saints book of life sea bride seals of scroll dragon seal of God eyes two-edged sword horns; horse woman key 1 3 4 6 666 7 10 12 1260 days 144000

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Depicting the Letters to the Seven Churches of Revelations On One Side of Your Paper: Create an artistic depiction of the vision described in the letter. Basically, what did John LITERALLY see? On One Side of Your Paper: Outline the contents of your letter. description of the exalted Christ included what each symbol represents blame and/or praise for the church addressed threat and/or caution final exhortation and promise to all Christians

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Images of the Church People of God covenant #1: the Israelites covenant #2: EVERYONE!!! “a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s own ppl” (1 Peter 2:9) prophetic: evangelize & practice God’s word royal: service priesthood: sacrifice

Images of the Church (continued) The Body of Christ head: JC body: EVERYONE!!! thru Baptism & Confirmation Bride of Christ represents the personal relationship b/w Christ & the Church (YOU!) The Temple of the Holy Spirit the soul of the body Jesus Christ EVERYONE w/ help of HS

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