Reviews of the Painting Revelation DVD
“Debby is an extraordinary person—she lives with this profound sense that every moment matters, every conversation counts, and God might really be here with us, right here, right now. She reminds me that sometimes prophets use paintbrushes.”
“In a thoughtful and artistic way, Debby allows us to hear the words of this mysterious book in a fresh way. This video, like the book of Revelation itself, carries with it its own blessing.”
“Debby Topliff has a wonderful way of integrating Scripture, art, story, and prayer. She makes the Book of Revelation come alive both visually and spiritually. She provides a unique resource for churches, small groups, or even individual devotion.”
“This is an amazing production that I believe the Holy Spirit can greatly use to bring people into the reality of the message and truth of the Book of Revelation. Debby’s passion comes through and the Holy Spirit really makes the book of Revelation come to life. “
“This last book of the Bible really is a work of art, so what better way to approach it than through the visual art and wonderful words of Debby Topliff? I highly commend Painting Revelation for personal study, small groups, and even sermon illustration.”
“It was helpful to hear Revelation taught from an artist’s perspective – with room for metaphor, mystery, and looking at the whole instead of the parts. I have always had many questions about Revelation and tend to avoid it, but seeing it through a different lens made me much more at peace with it.”
“Debby’s simple style of painting is perfect to capture the various emotions of Revelation in a way that allows us to complete our own images of John’s vision. I especially appreciated the simplicity of the video so that her Scripture reading is enhanced, but not overpowered by the graphics. For our visual age we need more expressions of God’s Word like this.”
“Debby has a wonderful gift of blending her artistic and teaching skills into one in order to share God’s message to us.”
“My congregation loved having Painting Revelation as part of the sermon series on Revelation…I strongly encourage pastors—no matter what denomination—to step outside the box and incorporate this creative and engaging tool into your preaching schedule.“
“I had a chance to view Debby’s work and I thought it was tremendous. I love how she has captured the essence of John’s purpose, the message, and also I just love her spirit of simplicity, humility, and also the artwork.”
“Discover a new way to enter into a complex text and be surprised by the richness within symbols and images.”
“Debby’s honest and gracious self-disclosure is present in not just what she paints, but in how she paints and edifies. Not surprising, it’s this very sort of self-disclosure that the Spirit gives to John, that John gives to us, and now which debby imitates as a salient invitation for us to experience and obey the book.”
“The video is lovely and moving. Debby speaks with obvious love and sincerity.”
“I am captivated by Debby’s charm and have a new grasp of Revelation.”
“My women’s Bible study group was entranced by the DVD presentation. The discussion questions were great—and I don’t say that lightly.”
“After watching Painting Revelation, our Bible study group engaged in a very rewarding discussion and was impressed and amazed with how Debby consolidated and made sense of this challenging subject.”
“Revelation is the single most difficult book for me to understand, so when Debby started to capture it visually—combined with her gentle narrative—I was moved almost to tears because I actually felt close to God.”
“A true teacher is one who can take a complex subject and make it simple and enjoyable—and Debby does that so well. The experience on video is so soothing and relaxing - it is like a retreat for your eyes and ears.”
“Debby weaves together her personal story, philosophy, and the stories contained in Revelation, and communicates it as if she were speaking to each listener (and viewer) alone.”
“Debby has gone for the heart of Revelation: the Lamb is King.”
“Bible or topical study groups, adult or children’s Sunday School—everyone can benefit from this video.”
“This DVD a masterpiece! I was inspired as I learned new things about the book of Revelation, and excited at the reminder that God wins.”
“The sessions are divided and introduced in such a way as to make them ideal for retreats and spiritual workshops.”
“Revelation is such a visual and aural book that the DVD—with its focus on parts of the picture and additional sound effects as the story is retold—is very helpful. Debby Topliff’s calm, steady, soothing voice helps quiet the notes of wrathful vengeance until we see hope triumphing in the end. The 6-session course fits the attention span of 21st-century adults. I hope more and more church groups will use it to help teach Revelation, a very important culmination of Holy Scripture.”