In this video, we give a practical framework for reading Revelation with clarity and confidence. We explain its apocalyptic imagery, its deep roots in the Old Testament, the major ways Christians have interpreted the book, and how we approach understanding it at The Well. Most importantly, we see how Revelation calls us to view the world from heaven’s perspective, keep our eyes on Jesus, reject the pull of Babylon, worship faithfully, and endure with hope because Jesus wins.

How should Christians read the book of Revelation without getting lost in beasts, numbers, symbols, and end-times speculation? In this video, we look at Revelation as apocalyptic literature and explore how its imagery, Old Testament references, and first-century setting help us understand its message. We’ll examine the preterist, historicist, futurist, and idealist approaches, explain why they do not always have to compete, and show why we should begin with Scripture rather than today’s headlines. Above all, Revelation is an unveiling of Jesus Christ—a call to worship, faithfulness, and endurance.

What if the ending of Revelation has been set up from the beginning? In this video, we explore the remarkable parallels between Jesus’ messages to the seven churches in Revelation 2–3 and their fulfillment in the new creation of Revelation 21–22. The tree of life, freedom from the second death, a new name, white garments, the morning star, God’s presence, and reigning with Christ are not disconnected images. They are promises made to struggling churches and fulfilled in the New Jerusalem. Revelation begins with the church enduring temptation, compromise, and suffering, then ends by showing God’s people on the other side—restored, victorious, and with Jesus forever. Revelation was not written primarily to frighten Christians about the future. It was written to give suffering Christians hope and call them to faithful endurance.