The Book of Revelation

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The Book of Revelation

Lesson Guide

LESSON ONE

THE BACKGROUND OF REVELATION

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CONTENTS

HOW TO USE THIS LESSON GUIDE ......................................................................... 3

NOTES ............................................................................................................................... 4 I. INTRODUCTION (0:20)........................................................................................... 4 II. HISTORICAL (2:36) ................................................................................................. 4 A. Author (4:25) ....................................................................................................... 4 1. The Apostle John (4:45)................................................................................. 4 2. Location and Experience (9:30)..................................................................... 6 B. Date (15:13) ......................................................................................................... 7 1. Nero (15:30)................................................................................................... 7 2. Domitian (21:42).......................................................................................... 10 C. Audience (30:43) ............................................................................................... 12 1. Trade Guilds (35:13).................................................................................... 13 2. Jewish Communities (36:07) ....................................................................... 13 3. Roman Government (36:59) ........................................................................ 14 4. Wayward Christians (37:43) ........................................................................ 14 III. THEOLOGICAL (40:28)......................................................................................... 15 A. Eschatology (41:08) ........................................................................................... 15 B. Covenant (58:18) ............................................................................................... 17 C. Prophets (1:04:10).............................................................................................. 18 1. Covenant Ambassadors (1:04:28)................................................................ 18 2. Potential Results (1:13:22)........................................................................... 19 3. Apostle John (1:17:40)................................................................................. 20 IV. LITERARY (1:23:10) .............................................................................................. 21 A. Prophecy (1:23:32)............................................................................................. 21 1. Characteristics (1:27:40) .............................................................................. 21 2. Fulfillments (1:33:55) .................................................................................. 22 B. Apocalyptic (1:37:35) ........................................................................................ 23 1. Characteristics (1:37:50) .............................................................................. 23 2. Historical Development (1:55:03) ............................................................... 25 V. CONCLUSION (2:01:38) ........................................................................................ 26

REVIEW QUESTIONS ................................................................................................. 27

APPLICATION QUESTIONS ...................................................................................... 31

The Book of Revelation Lesson 1: The Background of Revelation ? 2013 by Third Millennium Ministries

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HOW TO USE THIS LESSON GUIDE This lesson guide is designed for use in conjunction with the associated video. If you do not have access to the video, the lesson guide will also work with the audio and/or text versions of the lesson. Additionally, the video and lesson guide are intended to be used in a learning community, but they also can be used for individual study if necessary.

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o Answer/discuss Application Questions -- Application Questions are questions relating the content of the lesson to Christian living, theology, and ministry. Application questions are appropriate for written assignments or as topics for group discussions. For written assignments, it is recommended that answers not exceed one page in length.

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I. Introduction (0:20)

Notes

Revelation's context and setting can help us understand its original meaning and apply its message to our own lives.

II. Historical (2:36) Different interpreters understand the symbols and imagery in different ways.

Confusion about the book of Revelation stems from our unfamiliarity with its historical context.

A. Author (4:25)

1. The Apostle John (4:45) The author of the book of Revelation identified himself as "John."

The Book of Revelation Lesson 1: The Background of Revelation ? 2013 by Third Millennium Ministries

Notes

5 Two reasons to affirm that the apostle John wrote this book:

Early Witnesses Early church fathers identified the apostle John as the author: o Justin Martyr

o Irenaeus

o Clement of Alexandria

Vocabulary There are many similarities between Revelation's vocabulary and John's other works.

Some early critics disputed the apostle John's authorship: Dionysius of Alexandria o The author of Revelation identified himself, but the author of John's other writings did not.

o Different literary styles and use of Greek.

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