Guest speaker Rev. Ron Thomas The church in ancient Ephesus had been planted by the Apostle Paul in approximately 60 AD, who stayed there to teach and lead them for three years. Paul appointed Timothy as an elder of the church, and later the Apostle John pastored there as well. It was a pagan city, […]
Revelation 2:1-5 // Thrive or Strive Read More »
We’re wrapping up our Advent series in Revelation this week with the last of the seven letters to the churches in Asia. We’ve been observing what Jesus said He wants from His churches both then and now. Remember the Church is not the building, and not just the assembled people, but it is every Christian
Revelation 3:14-22 // What Jesus Wants from His Church: Zealous Dependence Read More »
We return again to the letters of Jesus given to the Apostle John for seven key churches. We get to listen in to what Jesus wants from His churches and those who belong to Him. Who Jesus Is “And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: ‘The words of the Holy One, the
Revelation 3:7-13 // What Jesus Wants for Christmas: Faithfulness Read More »
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 »