The Bible is a massively underrated collection of books. I won’t go into what I mean by that statement too much other than to say that one of the things I note about some of those who make a claim to follow Jesus, is how little they know about Jesus based on the main text […]
Read More 2021 In The Word: New Testament ReviewThe book of Revelation is an invitation to consider Jesus. John is invited to consider Jesus. He is given the opportunity to do so by the ultimate close encounter of the divine kind. The encounter, however, is not for him to feel goosebumps and think about what a friend he has in Jesus. The brilliant […]
Read More What The Spirit Says … 12: Epilogue – Let Them Hear(Reflections and notes on Jesus’ words to the church in Philadelphia in Revelation 3:7-13. Explore the previous parts of this series.) Let’s get a picture of Laodicea at the time. Situated 40 miles south-east from Philadelphia and 100 miles east of Ephesus where Jesus addressed His first letter. Laodicea had booming economy because it was on […]
Read More What The Spirit Says … 11 Laodicea: Rebuking The Self-Satisfied(Reflections and notes on Jesus’ words to the church in Philadelphia in Revelation 3:7-13. Explore the previous parts of this series.) There may be trouble ahead, is the start ot a famous old song. Jesus knows full well that for all those who put their trust in Him they can expect trouble ahead. His offering in […]
Read More What The Spirit Says … 10 Philadelphia: Faithful For The Open Door(Reflections and notes on Jesus’ words to the church in Sardis in Revelation 3:1-6. Explore the previous parts of this series.) Jesus cares for His church, passionately. He is passionate about her welfare and He’s passionate that appearances reflect what’s going on inside. Such is His passion that He will not allow anything other than this […]
Read More What The Spirit Says … 09 Sardis: Reputation vs Reality(Reflections and notes on Jesus’ words to the church in Thyatira in Revelation 2:18-29. Explore the previous parts of this series.) The words that Jesus has for the churches is that He is fair and just in His assessments. It is not about flattering anyone to make them feel better about themselves. It’s also not about […]
Read More What The Spirit Says … 08 Thyatira: Tolerating the Intolerable(Reflections and notes on Jesus’ words to the church in Pergamum in Revelation 2:12-17. Explore the previous parts of this series.) Jesus speaks to the church in Pergamum and has some factors that He highlights for the benefit of them and those in the churches who have the ears to hear. It’s worth noting how he […]
Read More What the Spirit Says … 07 Pergamum: Prone To Compromise(Reflections and notes on Jesus’ words to the church in Smyrna in Revelation 2:8-11. Explore the previous parts of this series.) Jesus’ words for Smyrna are not many, but is said is packed with a lot. Considering this letter we get how Jesus relates to the church; what Jesus recognises about the state and plight of […]
Read More What The Spirit Says … 06 Smyrna: Endure for Real riches(Reflections and notes on Jesus’ words to the church in Ephesus. Explore the previous parts of this series.) As we look at the letter to the church in Ephesus there is an outline: Jesus introduces Himself specifically; there is an intended audience; there is an outline of what is commendable; there is a point of […]
Read More What The Spirit Says … 05 Ephesus: Where is the Love?(Reflections on the set up for what Jesus is about to say to the seven churches at the end of Revelation 1. Catch up on the series through part 1 and part 2 and the last part giving a historical context.) Splendid and awesome though the vision of Jesus was to John and awestruck as […]
Read More What The Spirit Says … 04 Make A Note Of What Is …
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