It’s time to start speaking directly to the seven churches. Jesus starts with the church at Ephesus. It’s time for the good and the but… Jesus addresses His instructions to “the angel of the church” (verse 2a). I have a question about this address. Yes, already. Ok. So Jesus told us that the seven stars […]
John begins describing his vision. This first part is given to him directly by Jesus and starts with John hearing His voice. John sets the stage first by telling his readers where he was and why he was there when all this took place. John has been sharing the gospel since the Holy Spirit fell […]
John defines his audience. He also further clarifies those who are bearing witness to what he is about to share. The very first groups that John mentions are the “seven churches that are in Asia” (verse 4a). What is about to be revealed is especially pertinent to them. But that is not the whole of […]
John has a special message he gets to share with us. Today he establishes Who the source is; God Himself. When Jesus was walking with His disciples they asked Him about the end times. They did this because He spoke frequently of a final judgement and a reckoning that would occur. His disciples wanted information […]
Paul shares with Timothy a list of attitudes and behaviors in people to be on the lookout for. Although we pray that God saves all, some are going to refuse Him. Those that do, on a continual basis, Paul says to “avoid such people” (verse 5b). Paul starts by saying “that in the last days” […]