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Warnings and Witnesses (Revelation 8–11)

Two witnesses breathe fire, shut the sky, and turn water to blood. Then they are killed, and the world celebrates. Who are they? Future prophets? Moses and Elijah? Or someone closer to home? This week in our Behind The Curtain series, we walk through Revelation chapters 8–11: trumpets, thunder, and two witnesses who will not stay silent. What does their story say about the church's calling, and about ours?

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Suffering and the Sealed (Revelation 6-7)

Four horses ride out across the Roman world. War, hunger, and death follow. And a question hangs in the air: who is able to stand? This week in our Behind The Curtain series, Revelation chapters 6–7 pull back the curtain on our suffering. The Lamb holds the reins. He walks his people through it and forms them into faithful witnesses who stand. But how do we live this way in the empire?

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The Throne and The Lamb (Revelation 4-5)

This week in our Behind The Curtain series, we’re stepping into the throne room of heaven. In Revelation chapters 4–5, John sees God enthroned and a sealed scroll no one can open. Then the Lamb steps forward, and heaven erupts in worship. What or who has been sitting on the throne of our hearts? Come follow the Lamb with us.

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Letters From The King (Revelation 2-3)

In Revelation chapters 2–3, Jesus writes to 7 real churches facing fear, compromise, comfort, and apathy. Before the enemy attacks from outside, he's already sitting in the pews. This week in our Behind The Curtain series, we'll see what Jesus does when he walks among his church.

Jesus's words are hard because his love is fierce. (Revelation 3:19) Where has comfort quietly replaced faithfulness in us? Jesus loves his church too much to leave her asleep.

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What If We’ve Been Reading Revelation Wrong? (Revelation 1)

Wars. Headlines. Prophecy charts. YouTube experts. What if we've been reading Revelation wrong? We'll let the book introduce itself in Revelation chapter 1 as a letter from Jesus to real churches under real pressure, with a blessing promised to everyone who hears it (Revelation 1:3). When the curtain pulls back, Jesus stands there and says, "Don't be afraid."

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