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A Vision of Jesus for the Church: Revelation 1

Oct 4, 2009
Kaleo San Diego Church

Revelation is an amazing book written to a church struggling with whether or not to compromise the Gospel to avoid persecution. They wanted to know if they could have Jesus and still live like everyone else. Some had already begun to compromise, some had refused to compromise and were suffering persecution, and others where stuck looking at both of them and wondering what they should do. Jesus speaks to all three groups by saying "Look at me!" In answer to their questions, Jesus shows them a magnificent picture of himself that few Christians have ever really taken the time to contemplate. It is a vision of a massive Jesus whose face shines like the sun, whose voice is like the sound of rushing waters, and out of whose mouth comes a sharp two-edged sword. This vision is meant to comfort the suffering and to rouse the compromising from their foolishness and call them all to follow Jesus. We will discuss how such a vision could possibly comfort anyone and we will address how this whole series applies to us today.

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Better Days Ahead

Feb 15, 2009
Grace Baptist Church

In the middle of difficult times, it is difficult to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Even the strongest in faith are sometimes given to doubt or disillusion. It can be easy, in the midst of unjust suffering, to think that God has forgotten or that he is not interested in helping us. Yet the story of the gospelâ€”that Jesus suffered unjustly, died, rose again, and now is in heavenâ€”reminds us that unjust suffering is not in vain. Though it might look bleak and hopeless, there are better days ahead. Today, in our teaching from 1 Peter 3:18-22, we see Peter reaching back thousands of years to the time of Noah to remind us that unjust suffering is not in vain. No matter how bleak the present conditions may seem, it will be worth it to follow Jesus in obedience. And if you doubt that, remember that Jesus who suffered is now exalted victorious over all his enemies. Like Jesus, and with Noah, our faith in Christ will ultimately be vindicated. In the midst of unjust suffering, remember the gospel, remember that Jesus wins, and take heart that he will win for you.