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There were tech difficulties recording part 2 of this series. Please see our Exodus video from our atonement series, as that was the content that was covered in week 2: https://youtu.be/h4EGtXLWLag?si=gCx2Lzp5cXwYNlOT 
 
In this class Dr. Matt covers the shadow of the Day of Atonement and looks at how Jesus fulfills it as the priest and both goats.

There were tech difficulties recording part 2 of this series. Please see our Exodus video from our atonement series, as that was the content that was covered in week 2: https://youtu.be/h4EGtXLWLag?si=gCx2Lzp5cXwYNlOT

In this class Dr. Matt covers the shadow of the Day of Atonement and looks at how Jesus fulfills it as the priest and both goats.

Atonement through the OT: Day of Atonement

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The contemporary Western church finds itself in a paradox. It is more connected than ever through digital means, yet increasingly marked by fragmentation, loneliness, and relational shallowness. The Way Back to One Another (by Jeff Galley & Phillip Newell Smith) enters this tension with both clarity and conviction, offering a compelling diagnosis of what it terms “aloneness” and a corresponding call toward rediscovering interdependent, Christ-centered community.¹ 
 
This work is not merely sociological in its concern. It is profoundly theological. At its core lies the conviction that the human person is created for shared life, and that the church is the primary locus in which this reality is embodied. The authors argue that loneliness is not simply an emotional deficit but a disruption of God’s creational and redemptive intent.² This review seeks to affirm the strengths of the work while situating its claims within a broader biblical-theological framework, offering both edification and gentle admonition for the sake of the church’s formation.

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The contemporary Western church finds itself in a paradox. It is more connected than ever through digital means, yet increasingly marked by fragmentation, loneliness, and relational shallowness. The Way Back to One Another (by Jeff Galley & Phillip Newell Smith) enters this tension with both clarity and conviction, offering a compelling diagnosis of what it terms “aloneness” and a corresponding call toward rediscovering interdependent, Christ-centered community.¹

This work is not merely sociological in its concern. It is profoundly theological. At its core lies the conviction that the human person is created for shared life, and that the church is the primary locus in which this reality is embodied. The authors argue that loneliness is not simply an emotional deficit but a disruption of God’s creational and redemptive intent.²

Expedition 44 Review: The Way Back to One Another (by Jeff Galley & Phillip Newell Smith) IVP

This is a recording of class that Dr. Matt taught at his church during lent on looking at the cross through the lens of the OT. The NT talks about Jesus' death as the substance to the OT shadows. So we must understand the OT events and motifs to make sense of what Jesus accomplished on the cross. And so that we don't go beyond the meanings of these shadows as some theories have.

Atonement through the OT: Intro & Sacrifice

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Welcome to Expedition 44 — where exploration meets revelation and deep questions meet brave conversation. In this exclusive interview, we dive beneath the surface of faith, history, and interpretation, exploring themes that have shaped civilizations and captivated seekers for centuries. From ancient texts to modern insights, this conversation bridges the timeless with the timely. 
 
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???? How do ancient voices speak into our world today? 
???? What can centuries-old perspectives teach us about meaning, purpose, and belief? 
 
Join us as we unpack ideas that can challenge your worldview, expand your thinking, and inspire your next spiritual or intellectual journey. Whether you’re passionate about biblical theology, historical context, or deep philosophical questions — this conversation has something transformative for you. 
 
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Welcome to Expedition 44 — where exploration meets revelation and deep questions meet brave conversation. In this exclusive interview, we dive beneath the surface of faith, history, and interpretation, exploring themes that have shaped civilizations and captivated seekers for centuries. From ancient texts to modern insights, this conversation bridges the timeless with the timely.

???? What really lies at the heart of wisdom literature?
???? How do ancient voices speak into our world today?
???? What can centuries-old perspectives teach us about meaning, purpose, and belief?

Join us as we unpack ideas that can challenge your worldview, expand your thinking, and inspire your next spiritual or intellectual journey. Whether you’re passionate about biblical theology, historical context, or deep philosophical questions — this conversation has something transformative for yo

Expedition 44 INTERVIEW The Book of Ecclesiastes NICOT EERDMANS Tremper Longman III

Deeply rooted in the historic Christian tradition, ecumenical in spirit, and open to emerging dialogue between denominations and with other faiths, Eerdmans is committed to the life of the religious academy, to the church, and to the role of religion in culture, while continually diversifying its body of work so as to reach an even wider audience of academics, faith leaders, and general readers. 
 
James Ernest and Trevor Thompson & Bill Arnold join us from Eerdman's. 
 
NICOTs since 2010 in order of publication, starting with most recent at the top: 
 
Ecclesiastes -- Tremper Longman III (coming in Spring 2026) Daniel -- Aubrey Buster and John Walton Joel, Obadiah, and Jonah - James Nogalski Ruth -- Peter Lau Numbers -- Timothy Ashley Deuteronomy -- Bill Arnold Ezra and Nehemiah -- Hannah Harrington Lamentations -- John Goldingay Jeremiah -- John Goldingay Nahum, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah -- Thomas Renz Amos -- Daniel Carroll Second Samuel -- David Toshio Tsumura Haggai and Malachi -- Mignon Jacobs Zechariah -- Mark Boda Psalms -- Nancy deClaisse-Walford, Rolf Jacobson, Beth LaNeel Tanner Judges -- Barry Webb Hosea -- Andrew Dearman 
 
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Deeply rooted in the historic Christian tradition, ecumenical in spirit, and open to emerging dialogue between denominations and with other faiths, Eerdmans is committed to the life of the religious academy, to the church, and to the role of religion in culture, while continually diversifying its body of work so as to reach an even wider audience of academics, faith leaders, and general readers.

James Ernest and Trevor Thompson & Bill Arnold join us from Eerdman's. 

NICOTs since 2010 in order of publication, starting with most recent at the top:

Ecclesiastes -- Tremper Longman III (coming in Spring 2026) Daniel -- Aubrey Buster and John Walton Joel, Obadiah, and Jonah - James Nogalski Ruth -- Peter Lau Numbers -- Timothy Ashley Deuteronomy -- Bill Arnold Ezra and Nehemiah -- Hannah Harrington Lamentations -- John Goldingay Jeremiah -- John Goldingay Nahum, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah -- Thomas Renz Amos -- Daniel Carroll Second Samuel -- David Toshio Tsumura Haggai and Malachi -- Mignon

Interview with Eerdman's Publishing Company -.James Ernest, Trevor Thompson & Bill Arnold.

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he Book of Daniel, Chapters 1–6 (New International Commentary on the Old Testament (NICOT)) 
 
by Aubrey E. Buster (Author), John H. Walton (Author) 
 
n this volume of the New International Commentary on the Old Testament, scholars Aubrey E. Buster and John H. Walton guide readers through chapters 1–6 of the book of Daniel. They provide historically informed, theologically sound interpretations of some of the most memorable stories and imagery in the Old Testament, including Daniel in the lion’s pit, the fiery furnace, the figure with feet of clay, and the writing on the wall. Buster and Walton also help readers understand the significance of the text’s composition, audience, historical context, genre, and structure. Accessible and insightful, this well-researched volume is an essential resource for preaching, teaching, and study of the book of Daniel.

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he Book of Daniel, Chapters 1–6 (New International Commentary on the Old Testament (NICOT))

by Aubrey E. Buster (Author), John H. Walton (Author)

n this volume of the New International Commentary on the Old Testament, scholars Aubrey E. Buster and John H. Walton guide readers through chapters 1–6 of the book of Daniel. They provide historically informed, theologically sound interpretations of some of the most memorable stories and imagery in the Old Testament, including Daniel in the lion’s pit, the fiery furnace, the figure with feet of clay, and the writing on the wall. Buster and Walton also help readers understand the significance of the text’s composition, audience, historical context, genre, and structure. Accessible and insightful, this well-researched volume is an essential resource for preaching, teaching, and study of the book of Daniel.

Expedition 44 - Interview he Book of Daniel 1–6 Commentary Old Testament (NICOT) Walton Buster

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FROM INTERVARSITY PRESS
 
AUTHOR: Roy McDaniel
BOOK: Enacting Atonement
BOOK INFO: https://www.ivpress.com/enacting-atonement 
PRESS KIT: https://www.ivpress.com/Media/Default/Press-Kits/A1252-press.pdf 
EXCERPT: https://www.ivpress.com/Media/Default/Downloads/Excerpts-and-Samples/A1252-excerpt.pdf 
BIO: https://www.ivpress.com/roy-mcdaniel 
INTERVIEW DATE: Tuesday, December 2
TIME: 9 a.m. Central 
FORMAT: Recorded (link coming)
LENGTH OF INTERVIEW: 1 hour
 
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Expedition 44 INTERVARSITY PRESS (IVP) Interview Roy McDaniel Enacting Atonement

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Expedition 44  Interview  Michael Kibbe  Life in a Lifeless World

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BOOK: AI Goes to Church
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BIO: https://www.ivpress.com/todd-korpi  and https://www.toddkorpi.com/about

Expedition 44  Interview Todd Korpi -  AI Goes to Church

Dr. Will Ryan and Dr. Matt talk with Pastor Jon Gibson about his new Book Here and Now: Finding God in the Beautiful Collision between the Head & Heart. 
 
 
Jon Gibson is the lead pastor of The Point (Seymour IN - www.gotothepoint.com). He hosts a weekly podcast called Get to the Point. His wife Heather and three daughters Morgan, Marlee and Mackenzie are the joys of his life. When he isn't talking about Jesus or dreaming about the future of The Point you'll either find him at home playing board games with his family, out hiking, up in a treestand or out fishing. Jon is an avid reader, loves to play the guitar, is passionate about the Green Bay Packers and enjoys long walks on the beach. 
 
 
Buy the book: https://a.co/d/g0gVZvC 
 
 
Here & Now invites readers on a reflective and deeply personal journey. With poetic honesty and pastoral warmth, Jon Gibson explores the longing we all carry to experience God not only in sacred places or past stories, but right here, in the gritty and beautiful moments of our lives. Drawing from Scripture, spiritual rhythms, and his own lived experiences Jon asks what it means to follow a God who moves with us in real time. Through fire and water, silence and song, longing and love, Here & Now offers a compelling invitation: to pay attention, to stay awake, and to find that God has been closer than we ever dared believe. For the weary, the searching, and those caught in the currents of everyday life—this is a guide to rediscovering the divine presence in the present tense. 
 
https://expedition44.com/2025/10/30/here-and-now-by-jon-gibson/

Dr. Will Ryan and Dr. Matt talk with Pastor Jon Gibson about his new Book Here and Now: Finding God in the Beautiful Collision between the Head & Heart. 


Jon Gibson is the lead pastor of The Point (Seymour IN - www.gotothepoint.com). He hosts a weekly podcast called Get to the Point. His wife Heather and three daughters Morgan, Marlee and Mackenzie are the joys of his life. When he isn't talking about Jesus or dreaming about the future of The Point you'll either find him at home playing board games with his family, out hiking, up in a treestand or out fishing. Jon is an avid reader, loves to play the guitar, is passionate about the Green Bay Packers and enjoys long walks on the beach.


Buy the book: https://a.co/d/g0gVZvC


Here & Now invites readers on a reflective and deeply personal journey. With poetic honesty and pastoral warmth, Jon Gibson explores the longing we all carry to experience God not only in sacred places or past stories, but right here, in the gritty and beautiful 

Expedition 44 Interview with Jon Gibson Here and Now

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INTERVIEW DATE: Thursday, October 30 
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LENGTH OF INTERVIEW: 1 hour 
 
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x44 INTERVIEW 
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AUTHOR: Carmen Joy Imes
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BIO:  https://www.ivpress.com/carmen-joy-imes
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INTERVIEW DATE: Thursday, October 30
INTERVIEW TIME: 11 a.m. Pacific/2 p.m. Eastern 
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LENGTH OF INTERVIEW: 1 hour
 
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Expedition 44 - Interview with Carmen Imes - Becoming God’s Family

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INTERVIEW DATE: Wednesday, October 29 
 
 
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INTERVIEW DATE: Wednesday, October 29
 

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Expedition 44 - IVP Interview with Dr. Will Ryan & J.R. Briggs - The Art of Asking Better Questions

INTERVIEW CONFIRMATION 
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INTERVIEW DATE: Tuesday, September 9 
INTERVIEW TIME: Noon Central/1 p.m. Eastern 
FORMAT: Recorded (link coming) 
LENGTH OF INTERVIEW: 1 hour 
 
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Expedition 44 is a covenant community dedicated to cultivating a discipleship culture that is wholly devoted to King Jesus. 
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HOST: Will Ryan and Matt Mouzakis

INTERVIEW CONFIRMATION
FROM INTERVARSITY PRESS
 
AUTHOR: Lisa Compton and Taylor Patterson
BOOK: Skills for Safeguarding
BOOK INFO: https://www.ivpress.com/skills-for-safeguarding
EXCERPT: https://www.ivpress.com/Media/Default/Downloads/Excerpts-and-Samples/A1073-excerpt.pdf 
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BIO: https://www.ivpress.com/lisa-compton  and https://www.ivpress.com/taylor-patterson
INTERVIEW DATE: Tuesday, September 9
INTERVIEW TIME: Noon Central/1 p.m. Eastern
FORMAT: Recorded (link coming)
LENGTH OF INTERVIEW: 1 hour
 
MEDIA: Expedition 44
Expedition 44 is a covenant community dedicated to cultivating a discipleship culture that is wholly devoted to King Jesus.
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HOST: Will Ryan and Matt Mouzakis

Expedition 44 Interview Skills for Safeguarding  Lisa Compton and Taylor Patterson

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INTERVARSITY PRESS
 
AUTHOR: Jason Jensen
BOOK: Formed to Lead
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In this class Dr. Matt covers topics in Revelation 16-22. At the end of the episode he is joined for a Q&R session with Pastor Jon Gibson of The Point (Seymour IN www.gotothepoint.com) 
 
Topics covered: 
- The Characteristics of Babylon 
- Armageddon 
- Gog and Magog 
-The Millennium 
-The Final Judgement 
-The New Creation

In this class Dr. Matt covers topics in Revelation 16-22. At the end of the episode he is joined for a Q&R session with Pastor Jon Gibson of The Point (Seymour IN www.gotothepoint.com)

Topics covered:
- The Characteristics of Babylon 
- Armageddon 
- Gog and Magog
-The Millennium 
-The Final Judgement
-The New Creation

Revelation: All Things New (part 4)

In this class Dr. Matt covers Revelation 12-15. 
 
Topics covered: 
- The Dragon 
-The Beasts 
-The Mark of the Beast 
-The Number of the Beast 666/616 
-The Mark of The Lamb 
-The Winepress 
 
Conclusions: 
The first Beast in Revelation is Rome, but it is more than Rome. It is all who embody the Beast in every generation. 
 
The second Beast is Nero, but it is more than Nero. It is all who embody Nero and the way of the first Beast in every generation. 
 
All Empires are controlled by the hostile spiritual powers of Satan. 
 
The church is to have an Exile mindset in this age (Jeremiah 29:4-11) 
 
How do we slay the Dragon? With a whole life witness that mirrors the life of Jesus!

In this class Dr. Matt covers Revelation 12-15. 

Topics covered:
- The Dragon
-The Beasts
-The Mark of the Beast
-The Number of the Beast 666/616
-The Mark of The Lamb
-The Winepress

Conclusions:
The first Beast in Revelation is Rome, but it is more than Rome. It is all who embody the Beast in every generation.

The second Beast is Nero, but it is more than Nero. It is all who embody Nero and the way of the first Beast in every generation.

All Empires are controlled by the hostile spiritual powers of Satan.

The church is to have an Exile mindset in this age (Jeremiah 29:4-11)

How do we slay the Dragon? With a whole life witness that mirrors the life of Jesus!

Revelation: How to Slay a Dragon (part 3)

In this class Dr. Matt gives an overview of Revelation 4-11 showing the way that the church wins is by following the way and witness of the Lamb! 
 
Revelation 4:1-11 
Who is God? 
V8 
• Holy, holy holy- the set apart one 
• Lord, God Almighty- the sovereign one 
• Who was and is and is to come- the eternal one 
V11 
• Creator 
• Sustainer 
 
“Flashes of lightning and sounds and peals of thunder.” 
1. Seals = Revelation 8:5 
2. Trumpets = Revelation 11:19 
3. Bowls = Revelation 16:18 
Even when the world seems like it is spinning out of control, God is in control. 
 
Revelation 5 
• Lion of Judah- Gen 49:9-10 
• Root of David- Isaiah 11:1 
• Revelation uses “hearing” and “seeing” to interpret images and flip their meanings. 
• Jesus rules as a lamb (Rev 5:6)- Power under vs. Power over (Babylon) 
 
God’s wrath 
• God’s character: Exodus 34:6-7 
• God’s anger in the Bible is His removal of protection and handing people over to natural 
consequences of their choices. 
• Romans 1:18-32 
 
The “Judgements” 
Seals (Revelation 6:1-17, 8:1-2) 
Come = reveal yourself 
Seals 1 and 2: The Pax Romana (false peace through violence/strength) 
Seal 3: Economic injustice of Rome. 
Seal 4: conquest → war → famine → death (Zech 1:8-17; 6:1-8; 2:6) 
Seal 5: KEY QUESTION: What happens to Christians in the middle of this Roman conquest? 
ANSWER: Christians die—and that’s how we win (witness). And the prayers of God’s people 
impact heaven. 
Seal 6: Lights out for Empire (Isaiah 13:9-10; Ezek 32:7-8; Isaiah 34:4-5; Amos 8:9; Psalm 18) 
Seal 7: Eschatological peace (and the 7 trumpets) 
 
Trumpets (Rev 8:2-9:21, 11:15-19) 
The judgement is 1/3- still partial (Rev 12:12) 
Trumpets were used to warn and to worship in the OT 
The Trumpets echo the 10 plagues of the Exodus 
• 1st Trumpet (Rev. 8:7) – The Plague of Hail (Ex. 9:13-35) 
• 2nd and 3rd Trumpets (Rev. 8:8-9, 10-11) – The Plague of Bloody Waters (Ex. 7:14-24) 
• 4th Trumpet (Rev. 8:12) – The Plague of Darkness (Ex. 10:21-29) 
• 5th Trumpet (Rev. 9:1-12) – The Plague of Locusts (Ex. 10:1-20) 
• 6th Trumpet (Rev. 9:13-19) – The Plague of Death (Ex. 11:1-12:30) 
 
The purpose of the Exodus: 
1. Expose – to expose the gods and judge them 
2. Unveil – to unveil God’s glory and grace 
3. Repent – to lead God’s enemies to repentance (Rev 9:21) 
• The goal of the trumpets is to unveil evil, empire, and satan’s kingdom for what it is. 
• In the trumpets hell imploding on itself, this is not God being vindictive. Hell attacks its own here, it 
knows no loyalty or fidelity. You get the consequences of what you attach yourself to. 
• God is different, even when they refuse to repent from allegiance with Kingdom of Satan, God still 
pursues His creation. 
 
Bowls (Rev 16:1-21) 
If the seals expose empire’s logic and the trumpets warn of its consequences, the bowls show evil 
collapsing under its own weight. 
• First Four Bowls (16:1–9): Creation suffers without restraint (“all,” not just “a third”). Idolatry 
crushes its own worshippers. 
• Fifth Bowl (16:10–11): The beast’s kingdom is plunged into darkness. Its theater of power is 
revealed as empty. 
• Sixth Bowl (16:12–16): Kings gather at Armageddon—but no battle occurs. Evil assembles all its 
might, only to be undone without a fight, for the Lamb’s blood has already disarmed it. 
• Seventh Bowl (16:17–21): “It is done!” Babylon falls. The system collapses, its illusions shattered. 
Key Point: The bowls show the inevitable end of Empire and Evil—it destroys itself. 
 
The Interludes 
Between the 6th and 7th in each of the 3 cycles there is an interlude which explains what God’s people 
are called to know and do. 
 
Seals Interlude (Rev 7:1-17) 
The message of the Seals= You are spiritually secure! 
• John hears 144,000 but sees every tribe, tongue, and nation worshipping the Lamb= the church 
• The Q: Who can stand? The Answer: God’s people can! 
 
Trumpets Interlude (Rev 10:1-11:14) 
The message of the Trumpets= Go witness! (like the faithful witness Rev 1:5) 
• 2 witnesses- killed in Jerusalem, dead for 3 days, came back to life, ascended to heaven = Jesus, 
but it is also the church (his body). 
• Olive tree and Lamp stand (Zech 4:14): This was the priest and king (Jesus) but in Revelation the 
church is a kingdom and priests to God (Ex 19:6; Rev 1:5-6; Rev 5:9-10; Rev 20:6) and the churches 
are called lamp stands- we hold the light (Jesus- Rev 1:12-13. 20; Rev 2:1,5; Rev 21:23; Matt 5:16; 
John 8:12, 9:5, 12:46) 
 
Bowls Interlude (Rev 16:15) 
The message of the Bowls= Witness by what you do (deeds matter)! 
• White Clothes = deeds and purity (Rev 19:8; 2:4; 3:2; 14:13; 22:12) 
• To 5 of 7 church Jesus says “I know your deeds” 
• What we do (and don’t do) matters! 
 
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In this class Dr. Matt gives an overview  of Revelation 4-11 showing the way that the church wins is by following the way and witness of the Lamb!

Revelation 4:1-11
Who is God?
V8
• Holy, holy holy- the set apart one
• Lord, God Almighty- the sovereign one
• Who was and is and is to come- the eternal one
V11
• Creator
• Sustainer

“Flashes of lightning and sounds and peals of thunder.”
1. Seals = Revelation 8:5
2. Trumpets = Revelation 11:19
3. Bowls = Revelation 16:18
Even when the world seems like it is spinning out of control, God is in control.

Revelation 5
• Lion of Judah- Gen 49:9-10
• Root of David- Isaiah 11:1
• Revelation uses “hearing” and “seeing” to interpret images and flip their meanings.
• Jesus rules as a lamb (Rev 5:6)- Power under vs. Power over (Babylon)

God’s wrath
• God’s character: Exodus 34:6-7
• God’s anger in the Bible is His removal of protection and handing people over to natural
consequences of their choices.
• Romans 1:18-32

The “Judgements”
Seals (Reve

Revelation: Witness is War (Part 2)

This is a recording of a 4 week class Dr. Matt is teaching on the letter of Revelation at The Point (www.gotothepoint.com). 
 
What lenses do you read Revelation with? Revelation 1:1 
 
The letter of Revelation is the revelation of Jesus Christ, not a revelation of fear and speculation about the the end of the world. 
 
Interpretive Assumptions and Mistakes 
Assumption #1: Revelation is primarily about the “end times”. 
Assumption #2: What Revelation reveals is a chronological roadmap of the future.  
Assumption #3: Revelation is about us. 
 
How to avoid interpretive mistakes… 
Step 1: Consider the literary context 
 
Genre 
Epistle (Rev 1:4, 1:11; Rev 2-3) 
The Bible (and Revelation) was not written to us, but it was written for us.  
 
 
Prophecy (Rev 1:3, Rev 19:10) 
17% of the time the words “prophecy”, “prophesy”, or “to prophesy” are used, the verses are in the context of a prediction. (Often about judgement events that will come if people don’t repent)83% of the time the words “prophecy”, “prophesy”, and “to prophesy” refer to something else besides prediction.  
 
 
Prophecy does 3 things… It reveals:  
Who God is 
\What God desires 
What God demands from His people 
 
Apocalypse  
There are 404 verses in Revelation which contain over 800 Old Testament allusions. So, we must understand the Old Testament to interpret Revelation correctly.  
 
Apocalyptic genre is like a political cartoon. It is the writing of oppressed people under the foot of the empire. Apocalypses are overtly political and are meant to critique to governments of this world and call God’s people to faithful allegiance to the kingdom of God.  
 
Step 2: Know the historical context  
Struggle and Conflict in Revelation: Kingdom of God vs. Kingdom of Satan, Jesus followers vs. unbelieving Jews, Empire vs. The Church, Truth vs. lies 
 
Team Lamb or Team Dragon? 
 
Revelation 1 
Jesus reveals God to us  
Jesus reveals us to us 
 
You don’t just read Revelation, it reads you! 
Revelation will reveal the God you worship or your cultural assumptions about God. We become like the god(s) we worshipLet Jesus unveil God and His character to us (The Jesus of Revelation shouldn’t look different than the Jesus of the gospels or the Sermon on the Mount) 
 
7 Churches (Revelation 2-3) 
 
Summary: 
As a letter, Revelation was written to seven real churches, which implies that its message was understandable to its original readers. As an apocalypse, Revelation uses symbolic language to reveal a God’s-eye perspective for the encouragement of Christians living in Caesar’s empire. And as a prophecy, Revelation warns the churches against idolatry (Rev 2:14–15). This makes sense given how idols and temples peppered the Asian landscape. 
 
Revelation encourages Christians to remain faithful in trials (Rev 2:10, 13). It’s no wonder that Revelation would include this, as the threat of persecution was constant. 
 
Revelation tells the story of how Satan has inspired an evil, beastly kingdom but that one day the Lamb will rescue the world from it (Rev 12–13; 17–22). That such a story is included is not at all surprising given that the message of the idolatrous empire was etched on every official document and ingrained on every temple. 
 
Revelation identifies two groups of people who have been marked out as either Lamb people or Beast people (Rev 7; 13–14). This makes perfect sense because, in the first century, there was only one choice: pledge loyalty to either Christ or Caesar.

This is a recording of a 4 week class Dr. Matt is teaching on the letter of Revelation at The Point (www.gotothepoint.com). 

What lenses do you read Revelation with? Revelation 1:1

The letter of Revelation is the revelation of Jesus Christ, not a revelation of fear and speculation about the the end of the world.

Interpretive Assumptions and Mistakes
Assumption #1: Revelation is primarily about the “end times”.
Assumption #2: What Revelation reveals is a chronological roadmap of the future. 
Assumption #3: Revelation is about us.

How to avoid interpretive mistakes…
Step 1: Consider the literary context

Genre
Epistle (Rev 1:4, 1:11; Rev 2-3)
The Bible (and Revelation) was not written to us, but it was written for us. 


Prophecy (Rev 1:3, Rev 19:10)
17% of the time the words “prophecy”, “prophesy”, or “to prophesy” are used, the verses are in the context of a prediction. (Often about judgement events that will come if people don’t repent)83% of the time the words “prophecy”, “prophe

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