God Has Spoken

In this episode we are looking at contrasting reactions to the word of God. We do this by looking at a story about Jehoiakim and then another story about Josiah. What do I do when the Bible tells me hard things? Do I ignore, close it, and act like I never read it? Or do I have the kind of heart that wants to change, and is willing to take extreme measures to make sure the word of the Lord is being followed in my life?

In this episode we are in Mark 10 and we look at a few encounters that people have with Jesus. From children, to a rich man, to his disciples, and finally to a blind man, we see Jesus always have something to say. But who do we identify with the most out of these interactions? Are we humble in the way we receive Jesus? Do we have too much to let go and so we don’t follow Jesus? Or are we willing to admit our need for help and ready to let go of the things we are attached to?

In this episode we finish looking at what Jesus says to the 7 churches of Asia in the book of Revelation. We conclude chapter 3 by hearing what Jesus has to say to the church in the city of Laodicea. This church is described as being lukewarm, neither hot nor cold. What does that mean? Jesus will also tell this church that he is standing at the door and knocking. Can our churches today be like this one? What can we be doing to make Jesus feel this same way about us?

In this episode we continue looking at what Jesus said to the 7 churches of Asia in the book of Revelation. We are in chapter 3 where the church in the city of Philadelphia is addressed. Jesus tells this church about an open door in front of them, which immediately reminds us of other Bible verses regarding open doors. However, when we stay in the context of Revelation 3 we understand what Jesus means by an “open door”.

In this episode we continue looking at what Jesus said to the 7 churches of Asia in the book of Revelation. We wrap up chapter 2 by looking at what Jesus said to the church in Thyatira. This church was tolerating what Jesus calls is a “Jezebel” - a notoriously wicked woman from the Old Testament. What is Jesus going to do about this? And what are his expectations for this church because of what they are doing?

In this episode we continue looking at what Jesus said to the 7 churches of Asia in the book of Revelation. We continue in chapter 2 focusing on what Jesus says to the church in Pergamum. This church had some good things going for them, but has laid down when it came to the influence of false teachers around them. Instead of kicking out these harmful teachers, they have tolerated them. What does this tell us about the standard of teaching in our churches today? What do we do when someone starts teaching what is false?

In this episode we continue looking at what Jesus said to the 7 churches of Asia in the book of Revelation. We pick up in chapter 2 reading what Jesus said to the church in Smyrna. This church was suffering from tremendous poverty, but Jesus reminds them of how rich they truly are. Can we relate to this church? Is there something in our lives that compares to what they are going through?

This episode is the first of 7 episodes where we explore the 7 churches of Asia as they are addressed in the book of Revelation. The church in Ephesus was a well-established church at this point in Christian history, and had a pretty big wake up call from Jesus. Will we repent and cling to Christ? Or will we ignore his plea to stay faithful to him?