A letter of encouragement to the church of Smyrna, or the “persecuted church”. The word “smyrna” literally means “myrrh”. Like myrrh and Jesus, let’s give off a fragrant aroma when we are crushed, because God cares more about our eternal state than our present comfort.
Continue readingThe second section of the Book of Revelation, “the things which are”, begins with Jesus’ letter/message to the chruch in Ephesus. He commends them for their works, labor, patience, discernment and perseverance, but condemns them for leaving their first love. He encourages them to remember, repeat, repent, and remove, so that they can receive their promise.
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As we start the book of Revelation, it is crucial to know the nature and character of God. Regardless of what we see or think, He is always Good, Omni, & Divine!
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Absalom’s rebellion against his father, King David revealed the true character of many. There was Ziba, “the opportunist”, Shimei, “the bitter self-righteous”, David, “the broken”, Absalom, “the arrogant”, Hushai, “the deceiver”, and Ahithophel, “the vengeful”. Times of rebellion are times of revelation. Nothing good resides in our flesh, so the secret to life is death!
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