Why does John use symbolism & imagery? • followHIM Favorites • Dec 4 - Dec 10
Nov 30, 2023
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John Bytheway and Dr. Hank Smith discuss the use of symbolism and imagery in the Book of Revelation, specifically focusing on the symbol of the Lamb representing Jesus Christ, conveying a message of hope and victory in the face of darkness and persecution.
Symbolism and imagery in the Book of Revelation, particularly the symbol of the Lamb, conveys a message of hope and victory in the face of darkness and persecution.
Understanding the major themes in the book, such as the contrast between the lamb and the dragon, can help overcome darkness and persecution by following the example of the lamb.
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The Symbolism in the Book of Revelation
The podcast discusses the symbolism present in the book of Revelation. Symbolism was considered an ancient language used in various scriptures. Rather than getting caught up in understanding every symbol, the hosts advise taking a 30,000-foot view and looking at the overall message of the book. One major symbol that stands out is the lamb, which is introduced in chapter five. The hosts suggest focusing on the lamb as a way to grasp the message of the book, as it represents victory and triumph.
The Hopeful Message of the Book
The main message of the book of Revelation is presented as a hopeful and victorious one. While the book may be challenging, the hosts assure that everything comes out right in the end and the lamb of God prevails. They suggest looking for major themes, particularly the contrast between the lamb and the dragon and what happens to each of them in the end. By understanding these themes, one can fill in the gaps and overcome darkness and persecution by following the example of the lamb.
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Understanding the Symbolism in the Book of Revelation
John uses symbolism and imagery in the Book of Revelation, with a primary focus on the symbol of the Lamb, to convey a message of hope and victory in the face of darkness and persecution.
Thanks to the followHIM team: Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, Sponsor David & Verla Sorensen: Sponsors Dr. Hank Smith: Co-host John Bytheway: Co-host David Perry: Producer Kyle Nelson: Marketing, Sponsor Lisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show Notes Jamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic Design Annabelle Sorensen: Creative Project Manager Will Stoughton: Video Editor Krystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, Website Ariel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts
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