How to Read the Book of Revelation: A Beginner’s Guide
Description
The Book of Revelation is one of the most intriguing and, at times, bewildering books in the Bible. Filled with vivid imagery, symbolic language, and prophetic visions, it can often confuse readers, intimidate them, or overwhelm them. But for young Christians who are curious about the future, the end times, and the deeper truths of God’s Word, Revelation holds an incredible opportunity for insight, inspiration, and spiritual growth.
This seminar is designed to help you approach the Book of Revelation with confidence and understanding. Rather than seeing Revelation as a book of mystery to be avoided, we want to explore how it can be a powerful source of encouragement, hope, and practical application for your faith today. By breaking down its structure, understanding its genre, and focusing on key themes, we’ll provide a beginner-friendly guide to unlocking the wisdom that Revelation has to offer.
If you’ve ever wondered how to interpret its complex visions or struggled to understand their relevance to your life, this seminar is for you. Together, we’ll discover how to read Revelation in a way that honors its message, respects its historical context, and clarifies its timeless truths.
Course Objectives
The Book of Revelation is not just a puzzle to be solved or a prophecy to be decoded—it’s a powerful vision of God’s ultimate plan for the world and His people. This seminar aims to help you understand its context, key themes, and message so that you can comfortably approach this book and find strength in its promises. Whether you're reading Revelation out of curiosity, seeking more profound insight, or looking for hope in uncertain times, know that this book reveals the truth of God's sovereignty, the victory of Christ, and the promise of a new world to come.
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Language
English
Course Schedule
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Week 1 - Jan 25
10:00 AMTopicHow to Read the Book of Revelation: A Beginner’s Guide
NotesOne hour presentation followed by 30-minute discussions (Q&A)
Instructor
Missionary Elijah Park
He has been a missionary at Washington UBF since 1978. After retiring from his job in 2015, he continues to serve on campus missions with his wife, Grace, and his children, Joe and his wife, Josephine, Augustine and his wife, Sarah, and his youngest daughter, Sarah. He has six grandchildren: Jonathan, Abigail, Benjamin, Enoch, Emma, and Enoch
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