In the second and final half of this expositional survey of Revelation, we consider some of the most misunderstood parts of the book. And here’s one principle to always keep in mind —this book can never mean something to us that it could have never meant to it’s original recipients.

NOTE: To listen to Part 1 of the study, click here.

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13. Revelation 11:1-14 – “A Faithful Witness to the Truth”
In another one of Jesus’ parables, the church is symbolized by two witnesses. This story is meant to encourage the church and challenge the church to remain a faithful witness to the truth in a world of hostility and compromise.

14. Revelation 11:15-19 – “The Lord Jesus Reigns”
The kingdom of God and the reign of Christ is one of the most dominant themes in the bible, but how should we understand it? This message explains and applies five key truths about the reign of Jesus.

15. Revelation 12 – “The True Fairytale”
When you open up the bible, you’re not opening up a textbook; you’re opening up a storybook. But the bible isn’t just any story; as John describes in this chapter, it’s the story behind all your favorite stories.

16. Revelation 13:1-10 – “The Politics of Worship”
Christian worship has always been a political act in which Christians praise and proclaim the Lordship of Jesus Christ over all of life. This sermon focuses on the identity of the beast and the significance of worship in defeating the beast.

17. Revelation 13:1-18 – “Wisdom and Courage”
In this infamous passage that Revelation is most know for, we look at what the “mark of the beast” isn’t and what it is, while connecting this passage to our everyday lives.

18. Revelation 14 – “The God Who Is”
The Bible summons us to see and to submit to the God who is really there. And when we finally see the God who is, we discover that this is the God we really need.

19. Revelation 15-16 – “Just and True”
In a world filled with many injustices and lies, Christians are called to reorient their lives around the God who is just and true. This message focusses on God’s deliverance and God’s judgments as a reminder that the longings for justice and truth are found in God.

20. Revelation 17-18 – “The Mystery Revealed”
The book of Revelation was written to the first century church but also for the church throughout all centuries. It’s meant to be understood and applied to our lives. This message seeks to answer two questions: what is Revelation about, and how is Revelation relevant?

21. Revelation 19:1-10 – “Why Worship God?”
Why should people worship God? This text gives two reasons: God’s judgments and God’s love. But how can God be a God of judgment and a God of love? And why should those characteristics lead us to worship?

22. Revelation 19:11-16 – “King of Kings”
This sermon seeks to explain and apply the Kingship of Jesus. It gives a practical and historical view of Jesus as King and how we should live with obedience, confidence, and hope because of it.

23. Revelation 20:1-6 – “Hope and Optimism”
Often this highly debated passage is so theologically dissected that people miss out on the hope and optimism that it’s meant to bring them. This sermon uncovers five foundational truths for Christian optimism.

24. Revelation 20:7-15 – “Future History”
Christians are meant to live their present lives in light of future history. This message explores two future events that should inform a Christian’s present life: The day when 1) every evil power will be defeated, and 2) every single person will be judged.

25. Revelation 21:1-8 – “Experiencing Hope”
This message explores the nature of hope and the need for hope. The hope that Christianity offers is a renewal of the five main aspects of life. What are those five? How can the hope of this ultimate renewal be your hope?

26. Revelation 21:9-22:6 – “A City on a Hill”
This sermon explores John’s vision of Jesus’ city on a hill. It explains the three main symbols of the new city of God, what they mean for the church, and what they mean for our lives.

27. Revelation 22:7-21 – “Understanding Revelation”
In the final message of this series, we consider three main keys to understanding the book of Revelation: the nature, the timing, and the language of the book.