Fourteen-Lesson Bible Course
Revelation: Vision to Strengthen the Saints
A complete study of Revelation designed to encourage God’s people to persevere through present trials while trusting Christ’s final and glorious rule.
Teachers: Calvin, Jesse, Paul, and Ridge at PCCO in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Course Overview
This completed course contains fourteen lessons covering the major scenes, themes, and interpretive questions in the Book of Revelation. Lesson numbers replace the original class dates so the material can be used at any time and in any teaching setting.
Course Lessons
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The Revelation of Jesus Christ
Revelation 1:1–8
The opening verses present the source, purpose, and blessing of Revelation. They establish that God has revealed what His servants need to know about both the present and the future.
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Interpreting Revelation
Major Interpretive Approaches
Why is Revelation interpreted in so many different ways? This lesson surveys the principal approaches to the book and explains why a sound interpretive framework matters.
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Scene 1: The Church in the World
Revelation 1:9–3:22
What does Christ think of His churches? The messages to the seven churches reveal His searching evaluation, encouragement, correction, and promises.
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Scene 2: Understanding Worship
Revelation 4–5
Revelation 4–5 opens heaven’s throne room and displays worship centered on God and the Lamb. This vision reshapes how believers understand worship now.
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Scene 2: The Suffering Church
Revelation 6–8:1
This lesson considers persecution, the identity of the 144,000, and the hope given to believers who suffer for their faith.
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Scene 3: Trumpet Warnings for the World
Revelation 8:2–11:18
The seven trumpets portray sobering warnings and judgments. This lesson asks what these frightening scenes mean and how they should shape faithful Christian living.
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Scene 4: The Drama of History
Revelation 11:19–15:4
This scene traces the conflict between good and evil and introduces the beast’s opposition to God and His people.
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Scene 5: Punishment for the World
Revelation 15:5–16:21
The bowls of God’s wrath turn divine warnings into final judgment. This lesson examines the seriousness, justice, and certainty of God’s response to persistent rebellion.
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Scene 6: Babylon the Harlot
Revelation 17:1–19:10
The fall of Babylon exposes the spiritual corruption, seduction, and violence of the world system opposed to God.
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Scene 7: The Drama Behind History
Revelation 19:11–21:8
This scene brings the final judgment and final blessing into view, showing Christ’s victory and the future hope of God’s people.
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Understanding the Millennium
Revelation 20:1–10
This lesson pauses over the millennium and surveys the major premillennial, amillennial, and postmillennial frameworks used to interpret Revelation 20.
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Related book: Satan’s Four Stations -
Scene 8: Jerusalem the Bride
Revelation 21:9–22:21
Images of a wedding, light, a city, and a river direct believers toward the beauty, purity, and joy of life with God.
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Biblical Integration of Revelation
The Old Testament and Revelation
Revelation is deeply rooted in Old Testament language and imagery. This lesson examines how the two Testaments fit together in the book’s message.
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Epilogue and Review
Revelation 22:20–21
The course concludes with the final two verses of Revelation, a review of the entire book, and a final opportunity to consider its message of hope, perseverance, and readiness.
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What Makes a Persevering Christian?
A Christian who perseveres through life’s difficulties possesses a strong faith grounded in confidence in the Word of God. Revelation gives believers the perspective and hope needed to pass through dark times while remaining faithful to Christ.
- When are you most tempted to veer from God’s path?
- When did you last lose control and make a poor or foolish decision?
- Which truth from Revelation most strengthens your confidence in Christ?