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Once upon a future

February 2 – April 13, 2025

We all love stories of resistance and hope. The Book of Revelation is exactly that – not just predictions about the end times, but an epic story of staying true to your beliefs when the world demands compromise. Through vivid visions and dramatic battles, we’ll uncover what it means to live authentically in a culture pushing us to conform. Whether you find this book confusing or fascinating, join us over the next 11 weeks as we discover how this timeless story speaks to being a Christ-follower in today’s world facing modern struggles with cultural pressure and the courage to be different. 
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Charles Yu - August 17, 2025

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From Series: "Overlooked "

The Bible is full of incredible stories and interesting people who often don’t get much attention. From entire books we can easily miss to characters whose names we can’t even pronounce, these “overlooked” parts of Scripture actually have powerful messages for us today. Join us as we dive into the hidden gems of the Bible and discover that even the smallest stories and most overlooked characters play important roles in God’s bigger story—and in yours.

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Discussion Guides

February 2 // How the Story Ends | Chris Dolson – Discussion Guide
February 9 // Meet the Hero: The Lamb | Matt Metzger – Discussion Guide
February 16 // The Throne Room | Charles Yu – Discussion Guide
February 23 // The Dragon’s War | Chris Dolson – Discussion Guide
March 2 // Life in Babylon | Charles Yu – Discussion Guide
March 9 // The Fall of Babylon | Chris Kopp – Discussion Guide
March 16 // The King Returns | Chris Dolson – Discussion Guide
March 23 // A New World | Charles Yu – Discussion Guide
March 30 // Rediscover Your Love | Ben Knox – Discussion Guide
April 6 // Choose Your Path | Lynne Benik – Discussion Guide
April 13 // Your Story Isn’t Over | Chris Dolson – Discussion Guide

Resources

Articles & Books
A Companion to the Book of Revelation | David L. Mathewson
The Theology of the Book of Revelation | Richard Bauckham
Reading Revelation Responsibly | Michael J. Gorman
Revelation for the Rest of Us | Scot McKnight
NIV Application Commentary | Craig Keener
The Unseen Realm: Recovering the Supernatural Worldview of the Bible | Michael S. Heiser
Killing Christians | Tom Doyle
Evangelical Theology, Second Edition: A Biblical and Systematic Introduction | Micheal F. Bird
Erasing Hell: What God Said about Eternity, and the Things We’ve Made Up | Francis Chan
Confronting Christianity: 12 Hard Questions for the World’s Largest Religion | Rebecca McLaughlin
A New Heaven and a New Earth | Journal for Christian Theological Research
Nature in the New Creation | Douglas J. Moo

Podcasts
5 Strategies for Reading Revelation | BibleProject
How to Read Apocalyptic Literature | BibleProject

Videos
Book Summary of Revelation Part 1 & 2 | BibleProject
Apocalyptic Literature | BibleProject
Intro to Spiritual Beings | BibleProject

Prior Blackhawk Teachings
The Invisible Realm | Blackhawk Teaching Pastors
Kingdom Sexuality | Charles Yu

Websites
Voice of the Martyrs
Open Doors

Next Steps Podcast

This season on the Next Steps Podcast, hosts Chris Kopp and Tiffany Malloy go deeper into Once Upon a Future, our series on Revelation. Listen here or on your favorite podcast app.