Revelation | All Things New | December 22

Sermon by Jon Ludovina on December 22, 2024.

As we end our Advent series and Year of Biblical Literacy, we look at the final chapters of Revelation and the ultimate hope that’s given for those in Christ.

Year of Biblical Literacy

This series is part of our Year of Biblical Literacy initiative.

The Bible is one of the most influential books ever written. It’s the most studied, most scrutinized, most debated, and, for many, the most life-changing book the world has ever known. 

But…it’s complex.

So we’re taking an entire year to grow our ability to read and understand the message of the whole Bible. 

We’re calling it a “Year of Biblical Literacy.” 

Revelation | The Way of the Lamb vs. the Way of the Dragon | December 15

Sermon by Jake Blair on December 15, 2024.

Last week, we examined the spiritual war in the spiritual realm and how Jesus’ birth brought about Satan’s defeat. This week, we continue to explore how, through Jesus, we can live into that victory.

EXTRA RESOURCE

There may be no other text in the Bible where people ask the most questions than Revelation 13. And yet, if all of Scripture means to help us, and this book means to bless us, how do we make sense of the beast, the number 666, and most importantly, how does this chapter help us endure as followers of Jesus?

• Revelation 13 sermon outline: The Battle and the Beast

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Year of Biblical Literacy

This series is part of our Year of Biblical Literacy initiative.

The Bible is one of the most influential books ever written. It’s the most studied, most scrutinized, most debated, and, for many, the most life-changing book the world has ever known. 

But…it’s complex.

So we’re taking an entire year to grow our ability to read and understand the message of the whole Bible. 

We’re calling it a “Year of Biblical Literacy.” 

Year of Biblical Literacy | Reading Apocalyptic Literature and Revelation (Without Losing Our Minds!)

Timestamps:

1:30 - How do we think about Revelation/apocalyptic literature?

4:08 - How do we begin to read Revelation/apocalyptic literature correctly?

8:20 - How do we understand the stranger imagery and ideas in Revelation?

9:27 - How are we to think about the end times?

12:40 - What about the “antichrist”?

16:27 - What about the “millennium” in Revelation 20?

midtown Resources

• Check out MidtownBiblicalLiteracy.com for videos, book recommendations, and Bible reading plans

• How-to Study the Bible handout

• How to Study Historical Narrative handout

• How to Study Wisdom Literature handout

• How to Study the Prophets handout

• How to Study the Psalms handout

• How to Study the Gospels handout

• How to Study the New Testament in light of the Old Testament handout

• How to Study Apocalyptic Literature handout

other resourceS

• For a history on dispensationalism, check out the book: The Rise and Fall of Dispensationalism by Daniel G. Hummel

• Also here’s a meme on remembering the different interpretations on the millennium in Revelation 20!

Sermons

Ghosts and Ancestors sermon series - Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch

Ruth sermon series - Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch

Wisdom sermon series -  Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch

How Long O LORD series - Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch

The Psalms series -  Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch 

The Gospels series - Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch

Hebrews series - Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch

Revelation series - Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch

Text-in questions

Throughout the year, we want to know the concepts and passages you wrestle with. We'll answer some of these questions in podcast episodes throughout the year.

To submit your topic or question, text either "DOWNTOWN", “LEXINGTON”, OR “TWO NOTCH” followed by your topic to 855-855-0655.

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Revelation | The Baby Who Slayed the Dragon | December 8

SUNDAY SERMON

Sermon by Jake Blair on December 8, 2024.

This week, we look at Revelation 12. While this passage seems strange and confusing at first glance, we'll see the author "pulling the curtain back" to show us the cosmic battle taking place and how, ultimately, Jesus wins.

Year of Biblical Literacy

This series is part of our Year of Biblical Literacy initiative.

The Bible is one of the most influential books ever written. It’s the most studied, most scrutinized, most debated, and, for many, the most life-changing book the world has ever known. 

But…it’s complex.

So we’re taking an entire year to grow our ability to read and understand the message of the whole Bible. 

We’re calling it a “Year of Biblical Literacy.” 

Revelation | Pulling Back the Curtain | December 1

SUNDAY SERMON

Sermon by Jon Ludovina on December 1, 2024.

In our first sermon in our study of Revelation, we look at the beginning of the letter and discuss how to think well about apocalyptic literature in Scripture. During this Advent season we will be blessed by remembering the first arrival of Christ while longing for his second.

Year of Biblical Literacy

This series is part of our Year of Biblical Literacy initiative.

The Bible is one of the most influential books ever written. It’s the most studied, most scrutinized, most debated, and, for many, the most life-changing book the world has ever known. 

But…it’s complex.

So we’re taking an entire year to grow our ability to read and understand the message of the whole Bible. 

We’re calling it a “Year of Biblical Literacy.”