Teaching the book of revelation to youth

The book of revelation is clear that, for a time, the latterday saints will have to face these conditions with courage and faith. Worthy is the lamb by ray summers, broadman publishers. By connecting revelation to the old testament prophecies i believe we can understand the book as the first century audience did. Revelation sunday school lessons bible believers baptist. Ten free youth bible study lessons focused on each piece of the armor of god including lessons on gods call to timothy, jesus is our hero, satan is the enemy and a lesson on how to pray. The end, doctrine 12 the end times tagged bible study, churches, group, ministry, revelation. The first blessing is in the first chapter of revelation in verse 3. The book of revelation is the only book in the bible, that i know of, that has a blessing associated with it for those who will read itnot once but twice. Teaching teenagers the book of romans rooted ministry.

In revelation, johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by. Revelation for kids the book of revelation made simple for kids. Upon further reflection, you decide to trash the typical youthy topics and go for the gusto. Revelation sunday school lesson kids sunday school.

We touch on themes of the apocalypse and apolyptic literature, the end times, eschatology, the millennium, tribulation, satan, the antichrist, final judgment, and the new heavens and the new earth. Volume completes vischers journey through the bible for kids and families, and tackling the book of revelation has been muchanticipated for the series fans. Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation. Revelation made clear walks through the book of revelation looking for the clearest and most natural understanding of the book. Because the book seems cryptic in nature, it has become a source of great controversy. The day will come when jesus returns and rights the wrongs in this world. Teaching revelation to youth godcentered youth ministry. Countering that with this amazing message will be interesting. The book of revelation is not so intimidating once you understand what the author was up to. Kindergarten6 th grade adaptable older or younger materials needed. But its also quite clearly important or it wouldnt be in the bible. Youth all people, really are naturally curious about the book of revelation.

The author endeavors to encourage the persecuted saints of his own day and, by application, the church throughout the ages. Who are the nicolaitans mentioned in the book of revelation. The youth have been immersed in end times stories coming from the secular world as long as they have been alive. This set of seven sessions is the first of seven sets of seven sessions. In the face of apparently insuperable evil, either from within or from without, all christians are called to trust in jesus promise, behold, i am with you always, until the end of the age mt 28. The book of revelation and you free bible study guides. The easy print pdf lesson plan includes bonus coloring pages h is for. The rapture is the hope of the new testament, just as the revelation of christ was the hope of the old testament. This reference is found in a passage of scripture that describes one of the seven churches described in the book of revelation revelation 2.

There you will find 53 lessons on revelation with audio and handouts. They begin with a lengthy but vital introduction and then proceed on a verse by verse walk through the book. I have since then received several requests that i post the other lessons i had written on this subject. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it. You can draw extra inspiration and teaching ideas from the following lesson plans. And there has been much speculation about it some of it bordering on offthewall, but some of it serious and scholarly. Bring your questions and join us for 10 weeks beginning wednesday, january 10, 2018. The first three lessons are an introduction to the book of revelation covering the setting, the type of writings, and a quick tour of the themes of revelation.

I cant recommend this book highly enough for teens. On this page i will answer questions that students have frequently asked in my three decades of teaching revelation. For the most recent version of these notes, please visit our companion website revelation. The book of romans is one of the most beloved books of the entire bible. There is a book of life, and knowing our names are written there should bring us great joy. How is one to teach this challenging final book of the new testament. These lessons go into greater detail than this series does and you might want to use it instead of this set.

Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. The book begins by noting the blessing to those who read or hear the words of this prophecy and keep those things which are written therein. This revelation bible study page and free bible study outlines and teacher guides present a uniquely balanced, scholarly, and commonsense approach to the book. The images in revelation have a foundation in prophetic books of the scriptures. Build a firm foundation by teaching kids about revelation with these fun, simple lessons. Uncovering the truth some time ago, i posted a lesson i had written for our churchs sunday school classes about the book of revelation. Revelation reads like so many of scifi fantasy books that end up on the new york times best sellers list. Disciple lessons is an 8lesson, interative internet bible study series. In bart ehrmans provocative book, the orthodox corruption of scripture. The easy print pdf lesson plan includes bonus coloring pages h is for heaven, the book of revelation, and the worksheet on new testament prophecy. It is held by many as the pinnacle of christian theology, as espoused by the apostle paul. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought.

Messages of the book of revelation for latterday saints. Revelation sunday school lessons below you will find all of the sunday school lessons from the book of revelation taught by pastor welder in the adult sunday school class. Indeed, some might feel revelationssymbols and metaphors are so. And yes, i totally think its worthwhile to teach through the book of revelation with youth.

Teach the youth, teaching in the saviors way teach the youth many experiences recorded in the scriptures make clear that god has confidence in the spiritual abilities of young people. Very important we note this and realize we cannot study revelation in the same way we study the book of romans. Revelation is one of the most debated books of the bible. Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is written in it, because the time is near. Both testaments can be divided into history instruction prophecy revelation is the only book of prophecy in the new testament. John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a. In line with that and in anticipation of his workshop on the same subject at the rooted conference in about a month, mark joined faris to talk through why and how you can teach revelation to your students.

The end is a three part teaching series in revelation that attempts to give a balanced look at some of the major themes and symbols at play in revelation. Teaching about the book of revelation in catholic schools. The apocalypse, or revelation to john, the last book of the bible, is one of the most difficult to understand because it abounds in unfamiliar and extravagant symbolism, which at best appears unusual to the modern reader. I have done a teachers guide to revelation to be used with a fillintheblank workbook for lessons. This series combines history, politics, and theology to explain the book of revelation in light of modern times and world events.

The following is the forward and a portion of a chapter from a forthcoming book which, in my view, falls in the latter category. My son read this book for a project at school and having done so, i think he has a better understanding of the book of revelation. Mark howard shares five reasons why teaching the book of revelation to youth is beneficial and also gives three helpful resources to aid in. I purchased this book to help me teach on their learning level. Me either, but once one student asked if i would lead a series on the seven signs of the apocalypse, it triggered a landslide of interest in revelation. Summary of the book this is not a comprehensive outline of the book. Bible teachers might dread the thought of teaching the book of revelation. Revelation for kids the book of revelation made simple. Understand the importance of finding our true identity in christ with this. Hi we also started the book of revelation with our high school class 2. Inter alia, he says this the more common expedient for those who opt for oj monogenhv qeov, but who recognize that its.

Call the roll, welcome visitors, and make any necessary announcements. The study aids provided below include a video that can be used when teaching this series. Thus, you decide that youre going to teach on christs final advent during this season of. Though most of the book pertains to the future, it should affect us today. The materials on this website are a complete course on the book of revelation. Revelation for kids the book of revelation made simple for. The book of revelation is the last book of the new testament. Teaching the book of revelation to kids may seem like a daunting task, but phil fischer has resources for you to navigate the process.

Wed love to send you introduction to revelation lessons for kids. The book of revelation is perhaps the most mysterious book in sacred scripture. Revelation made clear bible study in the book of revelation. I think brett hetherington has contributed more to our freebie fridays over the past couple years than anyone else. Introduction and commentary by homer hailey from baker. These engage small groups in study, dialogue, interaction, and the application of revelation to life because they focus on finding jesus in the book of revelation. These lessons are outlined as expository studies so that you get both a doctrinal study of the verses as well as a spiritual lesson. Its purpose is to give encouragement and hope for all. Seven tips for reading revelation realistically youthesource.

The revelation chart bible study gods acres newark, ohio. Yes, teaching the book will require lots of preparation time. Revelation sunday school lesson kids sunday school lessons. And anyone not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire. You and your students will likely notice that during the catholic easter liturgies on sundays the second reading is taken from the book of revelation. There is a book of life, and it determines if we go to heaven or hell.

I could not have taught them successfully on the book of revelations without. Not only is the book of romans a favorite for many, it is also one of the most difficult books to interpret in the new testament perhaps revelation aside. While it is nearly impossible to teach the book of revelation to teens on the same level of sophistication as you would a universitylevel theology course, you still need to cover most, if not all, topics of the book. This study is all about how jesus is the point of the whole book, and how we ought to. And there has been much speculation about it some of it bordering on off the wall, but some of it serious and scholarly. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it. The book of revelation closes with the bright and morning star, which is a figure of christ at his coming to take the church out of the world. This books gives a great understanding of the book of revelation and brings it down to a level that teenagers can understand. Since so much of the book is future, we have something to look forward to.

Book of revelation was written to address this need. While it is nearly impossible to teach the book of. A revelation chart is often used when teaching from the book of revelation. Visit his site and let him know how much you appreciate his generosity in equipping your ministry with great resources time and time again. Free readytoteach youth bible study lessons armor of god lessons. The book of revelation was written to answer those questions.

The book of revelation had its origin in a time of crisis, but it remains valid and meaningful for christians of all time. Dec 14, 2016 watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Apr 16, 2010 you and your students will likely notice that during the catholic easter liturgies on sundays the second reading is taken from the book of revelation. And the book of revelation will complete the revelation of christ. Grab our free introduction to revelation lessons here. How does the message of the book of revelation relate to my. If youre befuddled by the book of revelation in the bible, dont fret. How to teach the book of revelation to teens synonym. Earlier this week, previous gcym conversations guest mark howard published an article at the gospel coalition on teaching the book of revelation to youth. How to teach the book of revelation to teens classroom. Teach the students the symbolic meaning of the book of revelation. Consequently, there are a wide variety of interpretations about the meaning of the book, particularly in the traditional christian world. Also before class, obtain a picture or small statue of jesus christ and cover it with a cloth.

When asked how he started to approach it, vischer says, to teach revelation to kids you start with a simple statement revelation is one of the trickiest books of the bible. I once did an evening session on revelation for our high school youth. May 01, 2002 this books gives a great understanding of the book of revelation and brings it down to a level that teenagers can understand. Here are some tips and activities for teaching about the book of revelation and its symbols and meaning.

Do our minds become confused when we hear all those sevens and l2s, and all those strange titles applied to jesusthe alpha and omega and the bright morning star. Jan, 2009 hi we also started the book of revelation with our high school class 2. I began by asking, how many of you have read the book of revelation. The best part is, his stuff is always quality material. Sixsession study that helps girls understand the bible as one complete story. They may be confused when first reading through the book, but they definitely wont be bored. The end, doctrine 12 the end times tagged bible study, churches, group, ministry, revelation, students, teenagers, tribulation, youth 0 apr 10 20. For example, babylon is believed to stand for rome, the four creaturesa lion, ox, human. The book of revelation reveals how gods salvation has entered the world in the life, death and resurrection of jesus.

Finding jesus in the book of revelation, covers the same material for small groups. Introduce to the class the study for the next quarterthe book of revelation. The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. This study takes youth through the chart, explaining the symbols and providing a foundation for future indepth revelation studies. Each contains interactive activities and printable lessons. Were here to help you teach kids about the love of jesus found in the book of revelation. The letters written by james, peter, john and jude have helped inspire, encourage and motivate christians for centuries. These lessons for kids on the seven churches of revelation are easy to use and all about jesus. But this thou hast, that thou hatest the deeds of the nicolaitans, which i also hate. Besides serving as one of the youth ministry mentors, hes contributed seven other youth teaching series and resources here in the past, and todays series is no different. As catholics, we reject the approach of those who use this book to guess wildly about the future or to create fear and mistrust among christians or to support their own political agendas. We the three teachers are struggling with how to present this book. Sep 29, 2015 its hard to write a good revelation sunday school lesson, you have dragons, great monsters, its like a high fantasy novel. Cohesive, clear, and compelling teaching on revelation is sorely needed in our church body.