"The Victorious Disciple" indicates what we consider to be the intent of THE REVELATION OF JOHN. This is the golden thread of emphasis throughout this last book of the Bible. The book, written in the form and style of a letter, is to be read in the church to encourage Christians to stand firm in their faith over against false doctrine and persecution. As Christ has been victorious and now rules as King of kings and Lord of lords, so every disciple of Christ will be victorious if s/he lets no one seize their crown.
Our study will begin with understanding the basics of apocalyptic literature as well as the Old Testament background of the Book of Revelation. We will then move into what is best understood as a series of seven broad cycles each beginning either with the life of Christ or the beginning of the Christian Church and completed by the coming of Christ for judgment of the world. Each cycle becomes more comprehensive and decisive as the history of the Church moves on.
With permission, this study is based in "The Victorious Disciple" written by the Rev. Dr. Walter W. Stuenkel.
Tonight's class will focus on Rev. 17's depiction of the apostate church and its judgement. Our reference text is Unit 6, Lesson 1 of The Victorious Disciple.
3/24/2022 - The Fifth Vision (Rev. 15:1-16:21)
Tonight's class will pick up with Rev. 15:1's depiction of seven angels with seven bowls of God's Wrath. Our reference text is Unit 5, Lessons 1-2 of The Victorious Disciple.
3/17/2022 - The Fourth Vision Continued (Rev. 11:19-14:20)
Tonight's class will pick up with Rev. 14:1-14:20's depiction of the harvest (judgement) and victory. Our reference text is Unit 4, Lesson 4 of The Victorious Disciple.
3/10/2022 - The Fourth Vision Continued (Rev. 11:19-14:20)
Tonight's class will pick up with Rev. 13's depiction of the beast with its mark/number. Our reference text is Unit 4, Lesson 3 of The Victorious Disciple.
3/3/2022 - The Fourth Vision (Rev. 11:19-14:20)
Tonight's class will pick up with Rev. 11 and 12's depiction of the angelic battle in heaven. Our reference text is Unit 4, Lessons 1-2 of The Victorious Disciple.
2/24/2022 - The Third Vision Continued (Rev. 8:2-11:19)
Tonight's class will pick up with Rev. 10:1 and flow through Rev. 11's depiction of final victory. Our reference text is Unit 3, Lessons 3-4 of The Victorious Disciple.
2/17/2022 - The Third Vision (Rev. 8:2-11:19)
Tonight's class will pick up with Rev. 8 & 9's depiction of the trumpet blasts and the opening of the bottomless pit. Our reference text is Unit 3, Lessons 1-2 of The Victorious Disciple.
2/10/2022 - The Second Vision Continued (Rev. 4:1-8:1)
Tonight's class will pick up with Rev. 5:1 and flow through Rev. 7's depiction of both the church militant and triumphant. Our reference text is Unit 2, Lessons 3-4 of The Victorious Disciple.
2/3/2022 - The Second Vision Continued (Rev. 4:1-8:1)
Tonight's class will pick up with Rev. 5:1 and flow through Rev. 7's depiction of both the church militant and triumphant. Our reference text is Unit 2, Lessons 3-4 of The Victorious Disciple.
1/27/2022 - The Second Vision (Rev. 4:1-8:1)
Tonight's class will journey into the second vision of Revelation. Our reference text is Unit 2, Lessons 1-2 of The Victorious Disciple.
1/20/2022 - The First Vision Continued (Rev. 1:1-3:22)
Tonight's class will pick up with Rev. 1:17 and flow through the Lord Jesus' letters to the seven churches. Our reference text is Unit 1 of The Victorious Disciple.
Tonight's class will begin the journey into the first vision of Revelation. Our reference text is Unit 1 of The Victorious Disciple.
1/6/2022 - An Introduction into Apocalyptic Literature
Tonight's class will focus on the world of Apocalyptic Literature, using the resources of "The Victorious Disciple," "Crossways," and the challenging world we live in today.