Mount Vigil

“While each church receives a message reflecting its own situation, there is one overarching issue: whether or not to compromise. Specifically, will these churches be faithful witnesses both to Jesus and like Jesus (and John!) by refraining from participation in the cultural norm of pagan religion, including the imperial cult, even if it entails serious consequences: social, economic, and political?” Gorman
In this third part of the series on Revelation, Blaine and Anthony continue their discussion on the major movements of the Apocalypse. In particular, they discuss the messages to the seven churches from 1:9-3:22 and the vision of heaven in 4 and 5. 

Where to Connect
Mount Vigil has come to an end but you can still connect with Anthony and Blaine at their respective blogs:
Mentioned in this episode:

The Seven-Part Structure of RevelationPrologue – 1:1-8
  1. Vision of Christ and the Messages – 1:9-3:22
  2. Vision of Heaven – 4-5
  3. 3 cycles of 7 Judgements – 6-16
  4. Fall of Babylon – 17:1-21:8
  5. New Jerusalem – 21:9-22:9
  6. Epilogue – 22:6-21
Sources
For a wonderful introduction, check out:
The Bible Project’s Two-Part Overview

For a good book on the whole of revelation:

For a more scholarly take:

For a book on key elements and Old Testament allusions:

What is Mount Vigil?

Mount Vigil is about discipleship for the end of an age. We work to recover the whole story of Jesus and to read the times we're in through to the story of Jesus. We explore everyday practices that help us experience more of Jesus. That way, we can take on more of his nature and find our role in his story. There is a way to thrive in a significant time.

Mount Vigil has come to an end but you can still connect with Anthony and Blaine at their respective blogs:
- Anthony - suntongue.com
- Blaine - blaineeldredge.substack.com