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Revelation
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Lesson OneThe Letters of Revelation (Revelation 1–3)21 Activities|1 Assessment
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Getting Started
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Lesson Text: Revelation 1–3
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In | Revelation as a Letter
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In | The Pace of Change
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In | Symbols in Revelation
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In | Winning by Dying
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In | OT Allusions and Quotations
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In | Messages to the Seven Churches
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In | Threats to Life
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Behind | Patmos
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Behind | Onsite: Exile as a Place of Vision: The Cave of Apocalypse, Patmos Island
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Behind | 360 View: Cave of the Apocalypse
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Behind | 360 View: Patmos
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Behind | The Seven Churches of Revelation
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Behind | iMap: The Seven Churches of Revelation
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Behind | 360 View: Ancient Sardis
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Behind | Jesus Speaks to the Seven Churches
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In Front | Onsite: The Christian Legacy of Patmos
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In Front | The American Church
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In Front | Revelation and the Reformation
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Wrap-Up
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Lesson TwoSymbolism (Revelation 4–13)21 Activities|3 Assessments
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Getting Started
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Lesson Text: Revelation 4–13
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In | Symbolic Words and Phrases
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In | Symbols that John Himself Defines, Part 2
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In | Colors and Numbers
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In | Colors in Revelation Part 2
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In | Numbers in Revelation Part 2
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In | The Lamb, the Lion and the Eagle
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Behind | Seals, Trumpets and Horns
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Behind | White Robes and More Symbols
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Behind | The Plutonium and Poisonous Gas
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Behind | Numerology and the Number of Man
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Behind | Domitian
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In Front | Symbolism: Fire and Burning
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In Front | Language and Literal Realities
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In Front | Embracing Images and Impressions
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In Front | Certainties in Revelation
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In Front | The Four Creatures and Evangelists, Part 1
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In Front | Workbook: The Four Creatures and Evangelists
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In Front | The Four Creatures and Evangelists Part 2
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Wrap-Up
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Lesson ThreeNew Creation (Revelation 14–22)17 Activities|1 Assessment
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Getting Started
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Lesson Text: Revelation 14–22
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In | An Intertextual Outline
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In | New Creation in Genesis and Revelation
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In | New Creation and Second Exodus
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In | New Creation and New Covenant
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In | Apocalyptic Themes Across the NT
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In | Seven Seals and the Synoptic Gospels
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In | Paradise and the Prophets
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In | Workbook: Paradise and the Prophets
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Behind | Babylon
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Behind | The Mythology of Rome
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In Front | A New Heaven and New Earth
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In Front | Creation and Culture: Andy Crouch
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In Front | The City and Culture: Andy Crouch
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In Front | Glory of the Nations: Andy Crouch
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Wrap-Up
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Lesson FourTheology of Revelation19 Activities|1 Assessment
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Getting Started
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Lesson Text: Revelation Review
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In | God as Creator and Sovereign
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In | Theology of the Land: Dr. Munther Isaac
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In | Who Is Jesus in Revelation?
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In | Workbook: Christ in Revelation
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In | Christ in Revelation
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In | Jesus in John and Revelation
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In | Johannine Imagery
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In | The Trinity in Revelation and OT
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In | Revelation Approaches the End
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In | Rhythms in Space and Time
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In | Workbook: Names for Believers
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In | Names for Believers
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Behind | Accusations Against the Church
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Behind | Onsite: A Name in the Tree of Life - Steve Wunderink
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Behind | Signs of the End
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In Front | Closer to the End
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Wrap-Up
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Lesson FiveInterpreting Revelation17 Activities|2 Assessments
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Getting Started
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Lesson Text: Revelation Review
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In | Workbook: Revelation 1 and 22
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In | Revelation 1 and 22
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In | Workbook: Another Genre in the Book of Revelation
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In | Old Testament Allusions, Part 2
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Behind | Prophecy and Apocalyptic
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Behind | Natural and Mythical Imagery
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Behind | Jewish Interpretation: "PaRDeS"
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In Front | Interpretive Systems
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In Front | Poetic Texts and Hymns
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In Front | Non-poetic Texts and Hymns
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In Front | Prophetic Systems, Preoccupations
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In Front | Taking an Eclectic Approach
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In Front | A Call to Witness and a Promise
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In Front | Being Willing Witnesses
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Wrap-Up
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Course Wrap-UpCourse Completion1 Activity|1 Assessment
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Lesson 3, Activity 9
In | Paradise and the Prophets
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While Revelation’s apocalyptic vision has much in common with the Synoptic Gospels and Old Testament texts like Daniel, the view of paradise that this book offers comes right out of the prophetic tradition. Notice below the themes shared by Revelation and the Prophets. Consider which of them seem most important to you as you read them. In the exercise that follows, you’ll add your responses.
Theme | Revelation | Prophets |
Peace among animals | 5:13 | Isaiah 11:6-7; 65:25 |
New heaven and new earth | 21:1 | Isaiah 65:17; 66:22 |
Fellowship with God | 21:3, 7; 22:3 | Jeremiah 31:33; Ezekiel 43:7; 48:35; Hosea 2:19-20; Zephaniah 3:15-17 |
No death | 21:4 | Isaiah 25:8; 26:19 |
No mourning or crying | 21:4 | Isaiah 25:8; 65:19; Jeremiah 31:13 |
No disease | 21:4; 22:2 | Isaiah 65:20; Ezekiel 47:12; Malachi 4:2 |
Abundant water | 21:6; 22:1, 17 | Isaiah 35:6-7; 41:18-19; 43:19; 55:1; Ezekiel 47:1-12; Joel 3:18; Zechariah 14:8 |
Glory of God present | 21:23 | Isaiah 66:18-19; Ezekiel 43:2-5; 44:4 |
Salvation of the nations | 21:24 | Isaiah 66:20-21 |
Peace among the nations | 21:25 | Isaiah 2:4; 9:6-7; Hosea 2:18; Micah 4:3-4; Zechariah 9:10 |
Worship by all nations | 21:26 | Isaiah 2:2-3; 19:21; 66:23 |
Place of moral purity | 21:27; 22:15 | Ezek 36:25; 43:7; Zechariah 13:1-2; Malachi 3:2-5 |
Great fruitfulness | 22:2 | Isaiah 35:1-2; Jeremiah 31:12; Ezekiel 47:12; Hosea 2:22; Joel 3:18; Amos 9:13-14 |
Curse lifted | 22:3 | Isaiah 65:22-23 |
Quoted from: Mark Wilson, Charts on the Book of Revelation, 2007, p. 103.