Augsburg Fortress

For many in the church, Revelation is a confusing book. Martin Luther himself thought the images in Revelation were incomprehensible and found the book's meaning unclear. It is a book that disturbs us and, especially given many popular interpretations, frightens us.

The bizarre, confusing images, however, have inspired poets and artists, musicians and movie-makers. They also offer us glimpses into who Jesus is and who we are called to be in response. The 6 sessions in this Bible study explore the following images of Christ found in Revelation.

• The Freeing Jesus
  Revelation 1:4-8
• The Slain Jesus
  Revelation 5:11-14
• The Cleansing Jesus
  Revelation 7:9-17
• The Renewing Jesus
  Revelation 21:1-6
• The Enlightening Jesus
  Revelation 21:10, 22—22:5
• The Coming Jesus
  Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21

Groups using this study during the Lectionary will find it emphasizes readings from 2-7 Easter in Year C.