Image: Woodcut from Luther Bibel 1534, Revelation 12, The Woman Gives Birth to a Male Child
This Class has Ended
Regardless of what religious persuasion a person identifies with, the idea of looking into a crystal ball to see the future or "end times" has sparked the curiosity of just about every person on the planet. (Have you heard of the "Left Behind" Series?) Not surprisingly, Apocalypse (or the book of Revelation) has fascinated students of the Bible for centuries.
Yet, because of the unique way it was written (riddled with symbolism and metaphor wrapped in visions and dreams) it has also stimulated more controversy and debate than probably any other book in the Bible. There is no shortage of opinions about the meaning of this book.
But what if Revelation was meant to be read as a companion to John's Gospel, similar to Luke-Acts? We are excited to take a deep dive and explore this question, along with a plethora of other questions that this provocative book offers.
We invite you to join our distinguished panel each week as we explore and discuss how we should read Revelation and it's meaning.
Price
The price includes a recording of each week, including all the Q&R. There will be approx. 24 weeks of class with Q&R, six panelists, and some special guests.
General Admission: $99 +fee
When
How often
Beginning Thursday, September 9, 2021
12-1:30p EST
Same time every Thursday, for 24 weeks.
About the Class
This class provides the unique feature of offering six(6) teachers discussing words, events, perspectives, and interpretation of the book of Revelation, instead of just one.
Weekly sessions will be 90 minutes live. The panel discussion will cover one chapter per week for 60 minutes followed by a 30 minute question & response time.
We are aware that the time of the class will not be suitable for everyone so every session will be recorded and available by Friday of that week. This is included in the cost.
We will create a private Facebook page for the class where you can continue the conversation on Revelation with each other. All of the panelists will drop in at one time or another to join your conversations.
You don't want to miss this incredible, unique opportunity. We hope you will join us!
SCHEDULE
Classes are held Thursdays, from 12 - 1:30p EST.
September
9th - Introduction
16th - Introduction
23rd - Chapter 1
30th - Chapter 2
October
7th - Chapter 3
14th - Chapter 4
21st - Chapter 5
28th - Chapter 6
November
4th - Chapter 7
11th - Chapter 8
18th - Chapter 9
25th - THANKSGIVING (USA) NO DISCUSSION
December
2nd - Chapter 10
9th – Chapter 11
16th – Chapter 12
23rd – BREAK
30th – BREAK
January, 2022
6th - Chapter 13
13th - Chapter 14
20th - Chapter 15
27th - Chapter 16
February
3rd - Chapter 17
10th - Chapter 18
17th - Chapter 19
24th - Chapter 20
March
3rd – Chapter 21
10th – Summary Review and wrap up
the panel
Fr John Behr, Brad Jersak, John MacMurray, Cherith Nordling, Kenneth Tanner, and Paul Young. Other panelists will drop in and join us from time to time. Hover over the images below to read a short bio.
Fr John Behr
Fr. John Behr is the Regius Professor of Humanity at the University of Aberdeen, previously having been at St Vladimir’s Seminary, New York, where he also served as Dean. His publications include an edition and translation of Origen’s On First Principles and a study of the Gospel of John.
Dr. Brad Jersak
Brad is an author and teacher based in Abbotsford, Canada. He is editor-in-chief of “Christianity Without the Religion” magazine and teaches at Westminster Theological Centre. He is also the author of over a dozen books, including “Can You Hear Me? Tuning in to the God Who Speaks” and “A More Christlike God: A More Beautiful Gospel.”
Wm. Paul Young
Paul is the author of “The Shack”, “Eve”, “Cross Roads”, and “The Shack Reflections. He was born a Canadian and raised among a stone-age tribe by his missionary parents in the highlands of what was Netherlands New Guinea (now West Papua). He suffered great loss as a child and young adult, and now enjoys the “wastefulness of grace” with his family in the Pacific Northwest.
Cherith Nordling
Cherith is a theologian, writer, and mentor in Christian formation with a Ph. D. from the University of St. Andrews. Most recently she served as Associate Professor of Theology at Northern Seminary in Lisle, Illinois. She also taught for five years at Calvin College and Seminary while serving as Co-Director of Christian Formation with her husband, Robert. She has taught as adjunct professor at numerous other institutions and continues as a seasonal lecturer for Regent College, Vancouver, BC and for the YWAM Masters Program in Christian Formation.
Kenneth Tanner
Kenneth is pastor of Church of the Holy Redeemer in Rochester Hills, Michigan, where he lives with his wife and seven children. His writing has appeared in “Books & Culture”, “Huffington Post”, “Sojourners”, “National Review”, “Christianity Today”, “Behemoth”, and “Real Clear Religion.”
John MacMurray
John is the founder and director of the Northwest School of Theology and the Open Table Conferences. Formerly an adjunct professor in Bible Literature, he now speaks internationally, and writes. His books include “A Spiritual Evolution” and “Father Fiction” (co-written with Donald Miller). He is also a landscape nature photographer, published in National Geographic, Sierra Club, and Audubon.
Guest Panelists
Brian Zahnd
Brian is the lead pastor of Word of Life Church in St. Joseph, Missouri, which he and his wife Peri founded in 1981. He is the author of several books including “Water to Wine”, “Sinners in the Hands of a Loving God”, and “Postcards from Babylon.” His favorite activity is spending time with their three sons, two beautiful daughters-in-law, and seven grandchildren.
Chris E.W. Green
Chris is Professor of Public Theology at Southeastern University (Lakeland, FL), Director of St Anthony Institute for Theology and Philosophy, and Teaching Pastor at Sanctuary Church (Tulsa, OK). He and his wife Julie live in Tulsa with their kids, Zoë, Clive, and Emery. Chris has written extensively, his most recent book being the revised edition of Sanctifying Interpretation: Vocation, Holiness, Scripture.
Julie Canlis
Julie is married to Matt, stays at home with their four children, and teaches Sunday School for 11-13 year olds. She likes her food slow, and her church slower. Along with Matt, she has been instrumental in the writing of the small group curriculum for Godspeed to help churches translate the Scottish documentary onto their own soil. In addition to the above, Julie teaches at Whitworth University, published her PhD as Calvin’s Ladder: A Spiritual Theology of Ascent and Ascension (Templeton Prize; Christianity Today Award of Merit), and most recently, A Theology of the Ordinary.
Online Class
We are using Zoom
Zoom video conference software has quickly become one of the number one ways to connect people, either for personal or business use, during this world-wide crisis. We will be using Zoom to bring the class to you live, and we will be recording every class so you can watch it all again later.
Zoom is free to use. Click the link below to learn more.
FAQs
When does registration for the class close?
September 30 at 11:00PM Pacific time.
Do I have to be online for the entire webinar?
No, every session will be recorded. We encourage you to tune in to as many live sessions as possible.
How do I access the video recordings?
Within a couple of days after class begins, (September 11) those registered will receive a link and password to access the recordings.
Is the fee per household?
No. The $99 registration fee is per device (computer, tablet, or phone).
Do you have a schedule?
Yes. See above.
When will I receive the link to the webinar?
You will receive instructions and the link to the Zoom webinar within 24 hours of the event. You will also receive reminders of the event.
Can we ask questions during the sessions?
Yes, this is interactive. Participants will be able to submit questions through Zoom’s Q&A function during each discussion session. The chat button will also be activated for the questions and comments the final 30 minutes.