Revelation Revelation I am learning I know I

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Revelation

Revelation

Revelation I am learning: I know I am successful if: • What revelation is.

Revelation I am learning: I know I am successful if: • What revelation is. • I can explain all forms of revelation with examples. • Different types of revelation • I can evaluate how revelation has impacted upon my life.

What is revelation? • Revelation means to show us something we did not know

What is revelation? • Revelation means to show us something we did not know or see before. • In Christianity revelation refers to the way in which God reveals himself. • Revelation does not only happen to saints or ‘holy people’. • You are responsible for listening to God’s word in order to see how God is revealing himself to you.

3 Types of Revelation: • General • Special • Divine

3 Types of Revelation: • General • Special • Divine

Divine • God reveals himself in ways that are beyond our natural reason. This

Divine • God reveals himself in ways that are beyond our natural reason. This is divine revelation. • We know divine intervention through Scripture. • Jesus revealed divine truths and these were written down for us by the apostles. • God inspired men to write down his revelations.

What is God’s purpose for you? • You are special. Made in the image

What is God’s purpose for you? • You are special. Made in the image and likeness of God. You are an individual. • From divine revelation you can explore what God’s purpose is for you. • You have a responsibility to listen to His word and to work out this message for yourself.

General • General revelation is revelation that everyone can experience. Can you think of

General • General revelation is revelation that everyone can experience. Can you think of some examples? Acts of Nature Acts of Conscience Acts of Morality The work of Religious leaders

Special • Special revelation is where something is revealed to an individual person or

Special • Special revelation is where something is revealed to an individual person or select group. Think back to 1 st year and primary RE. Can you name some people who have experienced this and how they experienced it? M es s o M Abraham ar y l u Sa

Examples of how: • Worship • Visions/ dreams • Miracles

Examples of how: • Worship • Visions/ dreams • Miracles

How would I feel?

How would I feel?

Revelation and me… • • • Choose a focus Choose a witness Explain their

Revelation and me… • • • Choose a focus Choose a witness Explain their story Reflect on your choice Evaluate how their experience has made an impact on your life.