As Christmas approaches, we are reminded that Jesus is no longer a baby in a manger, but He is the risen and reigning King and Lord. As the Apostle John received this revelation from Jesus, messages were to be sent from Jesus to seven key churches. We are learning from each letter what Jesus desires […]
Revelation 3:1-6 // What Jesus Wants for Christmas: Life Read More »
Who Jesus Is “And to the angel of the church in Thyatira write: The words of the Son of God, who has eyes like a flame of fire, and whose feet are like burnished bronze” (v. 18 ESV). As with the previous letters to the churches, this letter to Thyatira begins with a description of
Revelation 2:18-29 // What Jesus Wants for Christmas Read More »
Christmas is a season of giving. Many of us have learned that we give better gifts the better we know someone and listen to what they say they want. In all our Christmas celebrations, we can get fixated on the Baby in the manger and forget that Jesus is now the resurrected, ascended, glorified, head
Revelation 2:12-17 // Three Gifts for Christmas Read More »
The Apostle Paul is wrapping up his letter to the Galatians. He most likely used a scribe for most of the letter, but in he adds a personal closing note. We can consider this a personal message from God, through Paul, to us as well. “See with what large letters I am writing to you
Galatians 6:11-18 // Consider the Source Read More »
Rev. Justin Nash Although the chapters and verses that were inserted into our Bibles are usually helpful, they can also create unnatural divisions in the author’s train of thought. In this case, Galatians 5:13 and 6:10 serve as bookends for this closing application in Paul’s letter. “For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do
Galatians 5:25-6:10 // Serve One Another in Love Read More »
Rev. Ron Thomas The Holy Spirit The Apostle Paul gives three related commands in this section: walk by the Spirit (v. 10), live by the Spirit (v. 25a), and keep in step with the Spirit (v. 25b). Jesus promised that the Holy Spirit would come to believers. In John 14-16 He gives several descriptors of
Galatians 5:16-26 // Walk by the Spirit Read More »