Movies and books about the apocalypse highlight “the mark of the beast.” But what is this mark really? Revelation 12 & 13 provide, through pictorial representations, an understanding about “the mark” that is often overlooked. Once we see this deeper meaning, our focus turns to being sealed with “the mark of the Lamb” rather than with “the mark of the beast.”

Revelation 10 & 11 contain four mysteries, that like hidden pictures, are easily missed by the average reader. We will reveal the often-overlooked pictures in this section to highlight four points of application for every believer. Together, these four application points can inspire us to move beyond debate and division that we might unite with fresh resolve, and strengthen our faith.

What could be more unsettling than a Biblical description of the Great Tribulation, a time of world distress of unparalleled proportions? Revelation 8 & 9 and their seven trumpets depict horrific terrors released on earth from the gates of hell. Buried within this passage are profound promises that those who trust in God will be protected.

Revelation 6 and 7 describe six of the seven seals that are opened by God to launch end-time events. In this video, we note the parallels between the seven seals and the Olivet Discourse of Matthew 24. Both passages speak of the birth pains required for this world to give birth to the next. By reflecting on God’s purpose for the coming birth pains, we find reason to trust His sovereign plan.

The world produces several million books each year. But none has ever come close to the importance of the book described in Revelation 5. Produced in scroll format, this tome unlocks the master plan of redemption. By studying this Revelation 5 scroll, we learn how to prepare for our journey from the throne room of God into the difficulties that will face planet earth at the end of the ages.

One of the keys to understanding the book of Revelation is to read it from the right vantage point, which is what Revelation 4 is all about. When we read the book from the perspective of our temporal world, it seems confusing and convoluted. When, however, we view the events described in Revelation from the vantagepoint of the throne of God, they make more sense. Join us to gain a heavenly perspective of God’s plan for planet earth.

One of the strikingly accurate descriptions of the real problems and solutions in the Church that must be understood if we hope to live for God’s glory today is found in Revelation 3. This fourth message in the series, “Understanding Revelation,” brings fresh insights about the Seven Churches in Revelation with a special focus on the church at Laodicea, including specific applications for our lives.

Have you ever thought about why God commands us, above all, to love Him? If so, how seriously do you take this command? In this third part of the series, Understanding Revelation, we will allow these two questions to prod our thinking that the Spirit of God might search our hearts and help us to reclaim our first love from the opening words in Revelation 2.