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Revelation Session 3 – Numbers In Scripture

Here is a link to my notes for Session 3: Revelation – Session 3 – Numbers In Scripture (PDF)

Here are links to the resources I referenced in the notes:

For one more session before diving into the scripture we looked at an important aspect of how the scriptures are written, the use of numbers. The Biblical authors display a rich use of numbers throughout scripture to richly convey God’s inspired message.

While it is evident that numbers are important to understanding some passages in the Bible we must always guard against forcing the scritpures into saying something we want to hear. We must always allow the Word of God to guide us instead of attempting to form it into something it is not. Therefore we must be cautious of trying to find some hidden mystical meaning through the use of numbers rather than letting them describe and enhance the underlying message that God is telling us. Refer back to Session 1 and our discussion on exegesis vs. eisegesis.

Revelation Session 2 – Intrepreting Scripture

Here is a link to my notes for Session 2: Revelation – Session 2 – Interpreting Scripture (PDF)

Here are links to the resources I reference in the notes:

Tonight we stepped outside of Revelation and got a bit technical with a discussion on how to interpret the Bible. We talked about what to keep in mind and what we have to consider to develop a proper interpretation of what we see in scripture and how we can best discern God’s intent behind His Word.

During the discussion we compiled a list of what to turn to when we come across something confusing, troubling, that doesn’t make sense, or we just straight-up don’t agree with in the Bible. Noting that if we don’t agree with it we need to readjust our sails and pray for God for alignment on the subject.