Here we have this invitation to enter in to this revelation that God is giving to his people,

the Father through the Son, the Son through the angel, the angel through John, John to us.

And the purpose is that we would know what Jesus Christ has been doing, what Jesus Christ has for us,

what blessing He has for us.

There are those who read the book of Revelation with a newspaper in hand,

or while scrolling through the world news.

Others avoid the book altogether due to its apocalyptic language and imagery,

but it is a book of blessing and we shouldn't ignore it.

Hi, I'm Nathan W. Bingham, and thank you for joining us today for renewing your mind.

The book of Revelation in its first chapter says,

Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy.

So why would anyone neglect a reading and diligent study of this particular book?

But all week, Ligonier Teaching Fellow, W. Robert Godfrey,

will walk us through the book of Revelation.

It's an important book that is often misunderstood and help us see the truths

and the comfort it can bring for God's people.

Here's Dr. Godfrey as he introduces us to this book of blessing.

Welcome to our teaching series on the Book of Revelation.

I think it's an exciting book to look into.

It's a fascinating book.

It's a book that has attracted through the centuries a great deal of interest

and study and reflection, and as we know also a great deal of silliness.

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