Book of Revelation Summary: A Complete Animated Overview (Part 1)

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Published 2016-12-14

In this video, you're going to learn what the Book of Revelation is all about. Join us as we explore John's visions and you'll learn the symbolic imagery and numbers of the book; including the seven seals, seven trumpets, seven bowls, the Lion of Judah, the 144,000, the two witnesses, and more.

00:00 Summary of historical background, context and meaning
02:09 Jesus' message to the seven churches
03:44 John's vision of the throne of God
05:29 The cycle of the seven seals
08:22 The cycle of seven trumpets and the unsealed scroll

John makes it clear that the Book of Revelation is both an "apocalypse" (revelation) and a "prophecy." This type of Jewish literature recounted a prophet's symbolic visions that revealed God's heavenly perspective on history, so that the present could be viewed in light of history's final outcome. It was meant to comfort and/or challenge God's people.

John says he was exiled on the island of Patmos, where he saw a vision of the risen Jesus standing among seven burning lights. The image, adapted from Zechariah 4, is a symbol of seven churches in Asia Minor. Jesus addressed the specific problems facing each church, and warned them that a "tribulation" was upon the churches that would force them to choose between compromise and faithfulness. In the midst of persecution, Jesus calls the churches to faithfulness.

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All Comments (21)

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@difidon 2 years ago

If you are reading the book of Revelation and watching this video to try to grasp what you are reading, just know this: Accept Jesus as your Lord and Saviour, repent of your sins before the Lord, and try your best to live a righteous life with the guidance of the Holy Spirit and you will be just fine. There is no point in understanding the book of Revelation without having a true understanding of God's free gift to us. To The Bible Project Team: Thank you for your amazing work. I have been truly blessed by your work and I pray the Lord continues to bless your ministry.
@dccwurdless714 1 year ago

The devil thought that he had me, but Jesus came and he grabbed me. He saved me and helped me by bring me to repentance and saved me from a life that would ultimately lead me to death. Thank you Jesus❤️
@nikki8384 3 years ago

I used to be afraid of revalations and Jesus’s second coming when I was first getting into the bible because I didn’t want to be unprepared and I couldn’t fathom the idea of the earth ending. But now im excited for end times and im very eager to see Jesus.
@wendell5937 3 years ago

since Jesus went all in for me, I will go all-in for him even through death!
@idontcare2020 2 years ago

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@Nightingale34 11 months ago

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@EtherealOriginate 4 years ago

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@greatboredompineappl 3 years ago

I see a lot of “the end times are coming” comments. It’s important to note that it is written in the Gospels that only God the Father knows when the end times are coming. There have been floods, plagues, wars, etc. ever since Jesus first came down to us. We don’t know and we won’t know.
@randolphwilliams2365 2 years ago

God can speak to your heart and mind through the Holy Spirit when you read Revelation. Listen for the clear, major points He is making. It is a huge blessing to me.
@Jammykarrot 1 year ago

revelations is the dopest arc in the bible who else agrees?
@jesusisthetruth8529 7 years ago

Thank you Jesus for using this channel to teach me your word! God bless you guys for making these videos, they are just such a blessing!
@Bronnybronny 5 years ago

Revelation is a book of warning, hope, justice and victory. It shouldn’t be taken as something only wrapped up in poetry and symbolism. It’s literal truth written for our illumination. Revelation is our hope as Christians. Revelation has always been my favorite book because it’s so blunt and honest, it doesn’t hold back and it tells it how it is. A pure representation of God himself! I come across many Christians that take the book of revelation as a story, or purely just poetry and symbolism for Christian themes rather than truth of what is to come. Sorry my comment wasn’t that clear
@centerfold8 1 year ago

We the church need to toughening up in our faithfulness because we need endurance for what’s to come
@Shadman82880 1 year ago

Video did a great job giving a basic overview. There is so much more to the book I wish was reasonable to present in a comment section. I'll just give a few basic points. The book of Revelation is a twin book with Daniel. They both help unlock the other. Along with that the bible interprets itself. Many things can be understood by finding them in other books of the Bible. The 7 churches, seals, and trumpet cover the history of the church from Johns time to the return of Christ. Just from different perspectives. Some symbols to note. A woman represents a church. A beast a kingdom/ government/ political power A horn a king or kingdom within a the larger overall power the beasts represent. Bread, Wheat, Barley the Word of God Waters Many people, tribes, nations (Edit: I need to add- In bible prophecy a day equals a year. Also remember that a month in the Bible was 30 days. Can't believe I forgot to put this in) On the 144,000 This is the only time in Scripture that the names of the tribes appear in this order. Reuben, the firstborn of Jacob, is listed as second while Judah, fourth in birth order, is listed as first. Joseph and Levi are included, while Ephraim and Dan are left out. Names in the Bible have meaning. If you connect the meaning of each name it comes out like this: "I will praise the Lord for He has looked on me and granted good fortune. Happy am I because my wrestling God is making me to forget. God hears me and is joined to me. He has purchased me a dwelling. God will add to me the Son of His right hand."
@ozzie5591 5 years ago

Growing up in the church, I was afraid to touch the book of Revelation. I believed you should only read it once you are mature in the faith and had the theological capacity to understand it. From the bottom of my heart, I want to thank you and pray God richly blesses you for communicating His word clearly and with creativity. I'm not afraid anymore but now find great joy in this book. Keep up the great work. Lives are being transformed. I know mine is.
@danielescamilla1416 4 years ago

God is coming soon everyone give your heart to god. Stay safe everyone god bless!
@gervillepalvin2336 2 years ago

You deserve 7.8 billion views. Loved this and easy to understand...God bless your heart and your work dear brother!!