And Also With You What is the Book of Revelation? And what do we do with the...apocalypse?
May 19, 2025
Join Rev. Brian Fox, an Episcopal priest and rector, as he reinterprets the Book of Revelation and its purpose. He discusses how this often-feared text can be viewed as good news rather than doom and gloom. Brian highlights its role as a critique of empire and speaks on its message of faithfulness amid uncertainty. He invites listeners to engage with Revelation's rich imagery, promoting hope and imagination, while addressing contemporary anxieties about the apocalypse.
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Focus On Faithfulness, Not Decoding
- When Revelation feels confusing, focus on patterns of faithful living instead of perfect decoding.
- Practice patience with mystery and let the book strengthen trust rather than deliver precise forecasts.
Revelation As Pastoral Hope
- Revelation is not bad news but a pastoral, prophetic call to faithfulness amid uncertainty.
- The book invites keeping the prophecy (faithful obedience) rather than decoding every sign.
From Childhood Fear To Lifelong Study
- Brian grew up fascinated by Revelation's dragons and read youth versions of Left Behind.
- His early fear turned into lifelong study and pastoral appreciation of the book's hope.