Today is our final letter to the churches but before we get to Laodicea, I want to share a different perspective of all of the seven churches. Have you wondered why these seven churches were addressed? There are other churches that we are familiar with: Colossae, Antioch, and Corinth to name a few, but JesusContinue reading “Jesus’ Group Text: Laodicea (Lukewarm)”
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Jesus’ Group Text: Philadelphia (Faithful)
We find ourselves at church #6 today. So far, we’ve discussed Ephesus, the careless church, Smyrna, the crowned church, Pergamos, the compromising church Thyatira, the corrupted church, and Sardis, the feeble church. If we were keeping an overview of pros and cons of each church we’ve discussed so far, it would look a little likeContinue reading “Jesus’ Group Text: Philadelphia (Faithful)”
Jesus’ Group Text: Sardis (Feeble & Dying)
The next church to be addressed is the church at Sardis. If you’re keeping up, we’ve covered the careless church (Ephesus), the crowned church (Smyrna), the compromising church (Pergamos), and the corrupted church (Thyatira). Today’s church is known as the feeble church. Feeble means lacking physical strength. But it can also mean lacking spiritual strength,Continue reading “Jesus’ Group Text: Sardis (Feeble & Dying)”
Jesus’ Group Text: Thyatira (Corruption)
We are on our 4th church addressed in the letter John wrote on behalf of Jesus. We’ve looked at the church at Ephesus – the careless church because they had been careless with their first love for Jesus. Then we discussed Smyrna – the crowned church. This was a church whose people were persecuted andContinue reading “Jesus’ Group Text: Thyatira (Corruption)”
Jesus’ Group Text: Pergamos (Compromising)
Last week, we discussed the first two churches in the letter that Jesus had John send to seven specific churches in Asia Minor. Ephesus, the careless or loveless church whose members were doing a lot of good things and working tirelessly, but they had lost their first love for Jesus. He commended them on manyContinue reading “Jesus’ Group Text: Pergamos (Compromising)”
Jesus’ Group Text: Ephesus & Smyrna (Passion & Persecution)
We are in Revelation 2 today. Last week, in Revelation 1, John was given a message, a vision, and instructions from Jesus. Revelation 1:19 NKJV Jesus tells John, “Write the things which you have seen, and the things which are, and the things which will take place after this.” Revelation 1 was what John hadContinue reading “Jesus’ Group Text: Ephesus & Smyrna (Passion & Persecution)”
We’re Going to be Okay
It’s a little hard to believe that this time four years ago, we were about to experience a worldwide pandemic. Some of the common phrases we heard were “unprecedented”, “unchartered territory”, and “unknown”. What was so frightening to many of us was the fear of the unknown. Especially in the beginning of it, we wouldContinue reading “We’re Going to be Okay”
Remaining Under His Wings
Is there anything that you are afraid of? Chances are you can identify with one of the top ten most popular phobias. 10. Germs 9. Public places 8. Social events 7. Shots or needles 6. Lightning and thunder 5. Dogs 4. Flying 3. Heights 2. Snakes 1. Spiders[i] Most of us can relate to atContinue reading “Remaining Under His Wings”
Totally Righteous, Dude!
As the end of the year approaches, there will be many lists that are generated as a summary of this past year. Best-selling book of the year. Celebrities who passed away during 2023. Billboard charts, most popular names for boys and girls, most profitable movies, etc. There are lists of the most popular slang wordsContinue reading “Totally Righteous, Dude!”
Appreciating the Majesty of God
What are some words that you would use to describe God? Almighty Faithful Loving Perfect Indescribable Everlasting Powerful Majestic Let’s take a few of these and consider them a little more closely. What circumstances or situations cause you to describe God as: Almighty? When the impossible becomes possible? Faithful? When prayers are answered?Continue reading “Appreciating the Majesty of God”
Beacons of Light 