Les Feldick teaches that Revelation should be studied chronologically by isolating events and watching time factors, not verse-by-verse, and without sensationalism.
Les emphasizes that unlike other Bible books, Revelation cannot be taught sequentially. Instead, readers must piece together events by identifying time markers to determine whether a passage refers to the first half, middle, or last half of the Tribulation. This approach brings clarity and avoids confusion, while also avoiding the sensationalism that often surrounds prophetic teaching.
Revelation 1:3 — This verse pronounces a blessing on those who read and hear the words of the prophecy, underscoring the value of studying Revelation.
The book of Revelation begins with a promise: 'Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand' (Revelation 1:3). This indicates that the book is meant to be read and understood, not dismissed as incomprehensible. Revelation itself is written in symbolic language, but every symbol points to a literal truth. For example, John sees 'a beast rise up out of the sea' (Revelation 13:1), and the Bible elsewhere clarifies that such beasts represent kingdoms (Daniel 7:23). The text also warns of coming wrath: 'For the great day of his wrath is come' (Revelation 6:17), a warning that judgment is certain.
Les Feldick teaches that Revelation must be studied differently from other books of the Bible. While Genesis, the Gospels, and Paul's letters can be taught verse by verse in chronological order, Revelation cannot—it would 'make absolutely no sense' to do so. Instead, readers must isolate events and piece them together, like putting together a puzzle. The key is to watch the time factors given in the text, which help determine whether a passage refers to the first half, middle, or last half of the Tribulation. This chronological approach brings clarity to a book that many find confusing. Les also stresses that Revelation is not 'gobbledygook' or myth; it is symbolic yet understandable. He encourages believers not to shy away from it, as many have been instructed to do, but to study it, because it is 'thrilling' and 'not that hard to understand' when approached correctly. He rejects sensationalism, stating that the purpose of teaching prophecy is not to point excitedly at events but to teach what the Bible sets before us.
Les explains that Revelation does not unfold in a straight chronological sequence, so moving chapter by chapter would confuse readers. Instead, he teaches that you must isolate events and piece them together, but you must also watch the time factors. These time factors help you know whether a passage concerns the first half of the Tribulation, its middle, or its last half. For example, he notes that the Bible does not refer to the Tribulation as the actual wrath of God until the last three and a half years (Revelation 6:17).
Les tells of a Time magazine essay that ridiculed humanity's fascination with apocalyptic events. In response, he affirms that he will not be a sensationalist, saying, 'I'm not going to just, oh my, isn't it amazing, you know, that this is happening and this is happening, and it is. But that's not the point. We're not going to sensationalize it. We're just going to teach the way.' He emphasizes that the purpose is to teach what the Bible actually says, not to excite people with current events.
Les is confident that Revelation is not hard to understand when studied correctly. He says, 'It's not that hard to understand, and I know a lot of people have been instructed to shy away from it, leave it alone, you can't understand it anyway.' He rejects the idea that it is 'gobbledygook' and instead assures that every symbolic teaching comes back to a literal meaning and truth. He points to Revelation 1:3, which promises a blessing to those who read it, as evidence that it is meant to be studied.
Avoid Sensationalism
Les explicitly states he will not be a sensationalist when teaching prophecy; the goal is to teach what the Bible says, not to excite with current events.
Chronological Study Method
Les explains that Revelation cannot be taught verse by verse like other books; you must isolate events and piece them together, watching time factors.
Revelation Is Understandable
Les refutes the idea that Revelation is 'gobbledygook' and asserts that it is symbolic, yet every symbol points to a literal truth that can be understood by searching the Scriptures.
Time Factors and Tribulation
Les reminds that the Tribulation is not referred to as God's wrath until the last three and a half years, illustrating the importance of time markers.
Symbolic Language
Les shows how to interpret symbolic beasts in Revelation as governmental powers, demonstrating the method of searching Scripture for meaning.
Revelation Is Not Hard
Les encourages that Revelation is 'thrilling' and 'not that hard to understand,' despite many being told to avoid it.
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Remember I mentioned several weeks ago a dear lady, 80-some years old, had written that she hoped I would teach the book of Revelation before too long because she wanted to hear me teach it before she passed off the scene. And there's been a lot of others who have been expressing that same thing. Oh, just hurry up and teach Revelation. So we're going to do just that.
Understandable Through Context
Les emphasizes that every verse must be understood in context and will fit the whole, from Genesis to Revelation, when interpreted correctly.
Revelation 1:3: Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand.
This verse shows that Revelation is meant to be read and understood, not avoided.
Revelation 6:17: For the great day of his wrath is come; and who shall be able to stand?
Les uses this verse to illustrate that the Tribulation is not called God's wrath until the last half, showing how time factors shape interpretation.
Revelation 13:1: And I stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and upon his horns ten crowns, and upon his heads the name of blasphemy.
This verse introduces the symbolic beast, which Les explains represents governmental power, not a literal animal.
No, according to Les Feldick. He explains that unlike Genesis or Paul's letters, Revelation does not unfold chronologically, so a verse-by-verse approach would make no sense. Instead, you must isolate events and piece them together.
Les teaches that the key is to watch the time factors given in the text. These help you determine whether a passage refers to the first half, middle, or last half of the Tribulation.
No, Les insists it is 'not that hard to understand' when approached correctly. He urges believers not to shy away from it, as many have been told to do.
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