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The Church of Thyratira: Revelation 2:18-28
In America, most of us have not been physically threatened for our faith. However, like the church at Thyratira, I would argue that most of our greatest temptations to compromise stem from either economic or social pressures. The church today is radically tempted to compromise by valuing the same things that the culture around us values. We serve a God who calls us to consider everything rubbish in order that we might gain Christ and be found in him. We cannot cling to the values of this world and still hold fast to the righteousness of our savior. Jesus offers us himself. Jesus calls us live lives of repentance, constantly letting go of our sin and clinging to his blood, shed on the cross for our sin, to forgive us and give us his perfect righteousness.
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Christ Speaks to His Churches
This is an overview of the 7 letters to the seven churches. 1. Christ in the midst of the church? The church belongs to Christ. 2. Christ Church is: 1. Lampstands – the church is to give out light, not to produce its own light. 2. These were seven real churches. 3. These churches are representative of the Christian church – relevant for today. 4. There are continual spiritual lessons. 5. There is clear structure to these letters. Are we prepared to examine ourselves as we go through these letters?
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The Back-Story of Jesus
The first chapter of Luke gives us the background or back-story of Jesus. We find out the historical setting, and we meet an important godly couple (Zechariah & Elizabeth) who (though Elizabeth was barren) had a very special son named John. Elizabeth's cousin, Mary of Nazareth, is visited by the angel Gabriel and finds out that she (an unmarried woman) is going to become pregnant (not through human means) with a son that is going to fulfill all of the Old Testament promises! Through this back-story, we learn that God gives mercy to the humble, always keeps His promises, and sends salvation through Jesus.
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Revelation Study Session 8
In chapter 10 we study the mighty angel with the scroll in his hand and in chapter 11 we learn about the two mighty witnesses from God who preach during the Great Tribulation period.
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Revelation Study Session 8
In chapter 10 we study the mighty angel with the scroll in his hand and in chapter 11 we learn about the two mighty witnesses from God who preach during the Great Tribulation period.
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LIVING OUT THE GOSPEL WITH RESURRECTION HOPE AND POWER: The Beginning of the Gospel Ends as the Resurrection is Revealed (Mark 16:1-8) 04-12-09
INTRODUCTION (Some Final Highlights of “the Gospel according to Mark” - Adapted from Mark by David Garland; NIV Application Commentary): [note: see expanded introduction below] --> Mark 1:1 (the Title of the whole Gospel); --> Mark 16:1-8 (the “Original” ending of Mark; vs9-20 the “Longer” ending); --> Acts 2:22-24 (reflects an Outline of the Gospel of Mark); --> Psalm 22 (Foreshadows the events of Mark 15 & 16); --> 1 Corinthians 15:3-5 (an early Creed also articulated in Mark 16:6-7); --> Recommended Music: “The Life” by Michael Card (2 CDs). THE END OF THE BEGINNING OF THE GOSPEL: --> Revelation Entrusted: to Two Unlikely Witnesses (vs1-6); --> Revelation Proclaimed: by an Angelic Messenger (vs5-8). LIVING OUT THE GOSPEL: --> Trust in the Advancing Kingdom of God: with Resurrection Hope; --> Walk in Christ-Centered Discipleship: with Resurrection Power. EXPANDED INTRODUCTION (Some Final Highlights of “the Gospel according to Mark” - Adapted from Mark by David Garland; NIV Application Commentary): --> Mark 1:1 (“The beginning of the gospel of about Jesus Christ, the Son of God” is the Title of the whole Gospel; not just the title of the prologue); --> Mark 16:1-8 (the “Original” ending of Mark; vs9-20 the “Longer” ending); --> Acts 2:22-24 (reflects an Outline of the Gospel of Mark); --> Psalm 22 (Foreshadows the events of Mark 15 & 16) [see Ps 22:1-21 “Suffering” (Mk 15:20b-27 “Jesus’ crucifixion”); Ps 22:27 “the Gentiles’ worship” (Mk 15:39 “the Centurion’s confession”); Ps 22:28 “the kingdom of God” (Mk 15:43 “Joseph is looking for the kingdom”); Ps 22:29-30 “Resurrection promised” (Mk 16:6 “Jesus’ Resurrection”); Ps 22:30-31 “Proclamation to God’s people” (Mk 16:7) “Tell the disciples”)]; --> 1 Corinthians 15:3-5 (an early Creed also articulated in Mark 16:6-7) [see 1Co 15:3 “Christ died for our sins” (“you are looking for Jesus … who was crucified” Mk 16:6); 1Co 15:4 “He was buried” (“see the place where they lay him” Mk 16:6); 1Co 15:4 “He was raised on the third day” (“He has risen! He is not here” Mk 16:6); 1Co 15:5 “He appeared to Cephas, and then to the Twelve” (“He is going ahead of you … There you will see him…” Mk 16:7).
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Through the Eyes of the Shepherds
In our culture it has become glaringly obvious that Christmas is more about the "stuff" and less about the Son. How is it that so many people lose focus on what this holiday is all about? Maybe it's because in the hustle and the bustle of the season no one slows down enough to remember the story. Join us in December as we look at the greatest story ever told, through the eyes of the participants.
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