The rapture is the hope of the new testament, just as the revelation of christ was the hope of the old testament. 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. Summary of the book this is not a comprehensive outline of the book. 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. Call the roll, welcome visitors, and make any necessary announcements.
Inter alia, he says this the more common expedient for those who opt for oj monogenhv qeov, but who recognize that its. I began by asking, how many of you have read the book of revelation. If youre befuddled by the book of revelation in the bible, dont fret. Teaching teenagers the book of romans rooted ministry. In revelation, johns visions reveal that jesus has overcome evil by. I could not have taught them successfully on the book of revelations without. A revelation chart is often used when teaching from 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. Book of revelation was written to address this need. How to teach the book of revelation to teens synonym. Upon further reflection, you decide to trash the typical youthy topics and go for the gusto. These lessons go into greater detail than this series does and you might want to use it instead of this set.
Each contains interactive activities and printable lessons. Grab our free introduction to revelation lessons here. They begin with a lengthy but vital introduction and then proceed on a verse by verse walk through the book. 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.
Teach the students the symbolic meaning of the book of revelation. 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. 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 images in revelation have a foundation in prophetic books of the scriptures. The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. Its purpose is to give encouragement and hope for all. By connecting revelation to the old testament prophecies i believe we can understand the book as the first century audience did.
Introduce to the class the study for the next quarterthe book of revelation. Revelation sunday school lesson kids sunday school lessons. 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. Countering that with this amazing message will be interesting. The book of romans is one of the most beloved books of the entire bible. How to teach the book of revelation to teens classroom. 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. Take a look at the basic structure of the book of revelation. We the three teachers are struggling with how to present this book. There is a book of life, and knowing our names are written there should bring us great joy. I have since then received several requests that i post the other lessons i had written on this subject. Bring your questions and join us for 10 weeks beginning wednesday, january 10, 2018. Consequently, there are a wide variety of interpretations about the meaning of the book, particularly in the traditional christian world.
Bible teachers might dread the thought of teaching the book of revelation. The materials on this website are a complete course on the book of revelation. The book of revelation is the last book of the new testament. This revelation bible study page and free bible study outlines and teacher guides present a uniquely balanced, scholarly, and commonsense approach to the book. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it.
Free readytoteach youth bible study lessons armor of god lessons. Thus, you decide that youre going to teach on christs final advent during this season of. 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. This set of seven sessions is the first of seven sets of seven sessions. 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. I once did an evening session on revelation for our high school youth. 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. The following is the forward and a portion of a chapter from a forthcoming book which, in my view, falls in the latter category. Watch our overview video on the book of revelation, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. This reference is found in a passage of scripture that describes one of the seven churches described in the book of revelation revelation 2. Sep 29, 2015 its hard to write a good revelation sunday school lesson, you have dragons, great monsters, its like a high fantasy novel. And there has been much speculation about it some of it bordering on off the wall, but some of it serious and scholarly. The end, doctrine 12 the end times tagged bible study, churches, group, ministry, revelation, students, teenagers, tribulation, youth 0 apr 10 20.
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 book of revelation is perhaps the most mysterious book in sacred scripture. Very important we note this and realize we cannot study revelation in the same way we study the book of romans. Disciple lessons is an 8lesson, interative internet bible study series. Revelation sunday school lessons bible believers baptist. For example, babylon is believed to stand for rome, the four creaturesa lion, ox, human. This series combines history, politics, and theology to explain the book of revelation in light of modern times and world events. The book of revelation is not so intimidating once you understand what the author was up to. Messages of the book of revelation for latterday saints. Because the book seems cryptic in nature, it has become a source of great controversy. In bart ehrmans provocative book, the orthodox corruption of scripture.
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. Revelation made clear bible study in the book of revelation. Revelation for kids the book of revelation made simple for. Revelation is one of the most debated books of the bible. Seven tips for reading revelation realistically youthesource.
Introduction and commentary by homer hailey from baker. Yes, teaching the book will require lots of preparation time. 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. Revelation made clear walks through the book of revelation looking for the clearest and most natural understanding of the book. Book of revelation for dummies cheat sheet dummies. Both testaments can be divided into history instruction prophecy revelation is the only book of prophecy in the new testament. 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. These lessons for kids on the seven churches of revelation are easy to use and all about jesus. 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. Worthy is the lamb by ray summers, broadman publishers. The letters written by james, peter, john and jude have helped inspire, encourage and motivate christians for centuries. The study aids provided below include a video that can be used when teaching this series.
It is held by many as the pinnacle of christian theology, as espoused by the apostle paul. Teaching the book of revelation to kids may seem like a daunting task, but phil fischer has resources for you to navigate the process. 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. Volume completes vischers journey through the bible for kids and families, and tackling the book of revelation has been muchanticipated for the series fans. 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. I have done a teachers guide to revelation to be used with a fillintheblank workbook for lessons. Build a firm foundation by teaching kids about revelation with these fun, simple lessons. Revelation for kids the book of revelation made simple for kids. There you will find 53 lessons on revelation with audio and handouts. The book of revelation had its origin in a time of crisis, but it remains valid and meaningful for christians of all time. They may be confused when first reading through the book, but they definitely wont be bored. Teaching revelation to youth godcentered youth ministry. 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.
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. 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. I think brett hetherington has contributed more to our freebie fridays over the past couple years than anyone else. Who are the nicolaitans mentioned in the book of revelation. Cohesive, clear, and compelling teaching on revelation is sorely needed in our church body. The author endeavors to encourage the persecuted saints of his own day and, by application, the church throughout the ages.
Revelation reads like so many of scifi fantasy books that end up on the new york times best sellers list. 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. Hi we also started the book of revelation with our high school class 2. Revelation for kids the book of revelation made simple. The book of revelation reveals how gods salvation has entered the world in the life, death and resurrection of jesus. I purchased this book to help me teach on their learning level. Sixsession study that helps girls understand the bible as one complete story. Were here to help you teach kids about the love of jesus found in the book of revelation. 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. 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. Kindergarten6 th grade adaptable older or younger materials needed. This study takes youth through the chart, explaining the symbols and providing a foundation for future indepth revelation studies.
While it is nearly impossible to teach the book of. This books gives a great understanding of the book of revelation and brings it down to a level that teenagers can understand. And anyone not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire. 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. Uncovering the truth some time ago, i posted a lesson i had written for our churchs sunday school classes about the book of revelation. The book of revelation is clear that, for a time, the latterday saints will have to face these conditions with courage and faith.
The easy print pdf lesson plan includes bonus coloring pages h is for. Jan, 2009 hi we also started the book of revelation with our high school class 2. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it. These lessons are outlined as expository studies so that you get both a doctrinal study of the verses as well as a spiritual lesson. How is one to teach this challenging final book of the new testament. And yes, i totally think its worthwhile to teach through the book of revelation with youth. 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.
But its also quite clearly important or it wouldnt be in the bible. Wed love to send you introduction to revelation lessons for kids. This study is all about how jesus is the point of the whole book, and how we ought to. 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. The book of revelation and you free bible study guides. Revelation sunday school lesson kids sunday school. Youth all people, really are naturally curious about the book of revelation. Understand the importance of finding our true identity in christ with this. Since so much of the book is future, we have something to look forward to. Finding jesus in the book of revelation, covers the same material for small groups. Teaching about the book of revelation in catholic schools. Also before class, obtain a picture or small statue of jesus christ and cover it with a cloth.
The first blessing is in the first chapter of revelation in verse 3. The revelation chart bible study gods acres newark, ohio. Visit his site and let him know how much you appreciate his generosity in equipping your ministry with great resources time and time again. Though most of the book pertains to the future, it should affect us today. The end, doctrine 12 the end times tagged bible study, churches, group, ministry, revelation. Earlier this week, previous gcym conversations guest mark howard published an article at the gospel coalition on teaching the book of revelation to youth. 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. There is a book of life, and it determines if we go to heaven or hell. John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a. 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. The book of revelation was written to answer those questions.