How to Read the Bible | Session 13: Review & New Testament Prophecy (Revelation)

How to Read the Bible |  Session 13: Review & New Testament Prophecy (Revelation)

Welcome to the final session of How to Read the Bible! In this closing class, we begin with a review of everything we've covered, from understanding the Bible as a unified literary work to learning how to interpret its various genres. And then we turn our attention to the final genre: New Testament Prophecy, specifically the Book of Revelation.

Revelation is not primarily about decoding modern headlines. It's about faithful endurance in light of God's ultimate victory.

In this session, we explore:

• What Revelation is – A prophecy in the form of a letter with a vision
• How to Read It – Using context, Old Testament allusions, and John's own structure (Rev. 1:19)
• How to Interpret Symbols – Like the Son of Man (Rev. 1:13–16; Daniel 7)
• Why Revelation Matters – It’s the resolution of the biblical story: a return to the Garden and the full realization of God's Kingdom.

Key Takeaways:

• Revelation is the resolution of the Christian Story.
• Don't read Revelation in isolation from the rest of the Bible.
• Interpret the symbols in light of Scripture, not speculation.
• Look for the big story: God’s promises fulfilled, evil defeated, and God dwelling with His people forever.

Stay tuned for future classes, like “The Story of the Bible” where we’ll dive deeper into how Revelation fits into the grand narrative of Scripture!

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