Category: Revelation 2
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Listen
The stretch of river where we launched our canoe was not dangerous, but it was fast flowing. Just beyond the launch site stood a small island. The driver who dropped us off warned us to paddle to the left of the island.
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A Shared Reign
The church knows that Messiah is sovereign over the nations. But the great news is that they too will rule with the Son.
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Pride of Knowledge
I’m no expert on Revelation, but I love the book. One need not be an expert to encourage others with its message. Being an expert is not my goal.
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How Do You See Him?
Most of us have seen the classic portraits of Jesus with the little children gathered around him. Sitting on a rock in a grassy meadow Jesus is surrounded by little ones vying for his attention. Smiling pleasantly he has one child in his lap while embracing another at his side.
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Just between You and Me
P.G. Precious Girl. This is the pet name I use with my firstborn daughter. Since before she can remember, I’ve called her Precious Girl.
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Sustenance for the Soul
Who doesn’t love to visit Grandma’s house? No matter how your day has been, you know that you will be treated like a prince or princess with special honors, special privileges and special gifts. That includes the candy bowl and the cookie jar. What has Grandma concealed under the lid?…
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Dangerous Compromise
Why did Jesus say that Satan’s throne was in Pergamum? Was this city more corrupt, more wicked than the others? Probably not. Jesus may have made that statement because the city had a history of deifying their rulers.
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Not Hurt
Polycarp, the 86 year-old bishop of the church in Smyrna in the Roman province of Asia, lived in a farmhouse outside of town. He, his household and a few friends had gathered to discuss the hostilities that had recently erupted against the Christians in Smyrna.
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He Gets Us
The church in Smyrna should not have been poor. As a port city on the Aegean Sea north of Ephesus, Smyrna was an important, prosperous trading hub connecting the inland regions with the Mediterranean Sea. The Christians there should have prospered too except that the pagans and leading Jews excluded…
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The Ultimate Promise
We hear people make boastful claims all the time. Politicians boast of what they will do for us. Professional athletes boast of what they will accomplish on their fields of play. Musical performers and actors boast of the greatness of their talents. So much of what these people say about…
A Revelation Invitation 