The church at Smyrna is one of two churches in Revelation that are without condemnation from Jesus. This is remarkable considering Smyrna was a center of emperor/idol worship, having won the right (over 11 other cities) to build the first temple in honor of Tiberius. It had famous temples, beautiful architecture and efficient roadways. Smyrna…
Where’s the love?, pt. 2
John writes to the church in Ephesus. Ephesus was one of the most influential cities in Asia. It was a large city (250K+) and was the center of wealth, trade, politics and religious activity. One of the religious attractions was the Temple of Diana (Artemis). It was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient…
The word for your church, pt. 1b
God cares for each church. In the letters to the churches in Revelation Jesus is walking among the churches and their messengers are in his hands (Rev 2:1). He has intimate knowledge of each church with their strengths and weaknesses. To some of the churches he gives a strong warning. His words pierce to the…
The Revelation pt. 1a, O Glorious Day
One day when heaven was filled with His praisesOne day when sin was as black as could beJesus came forth to be born of a virginDwelt among men my example is heLiving He loved me, dying He saved meBuried He carried my sins far awayRising He justified freely foreverOne day He’s comingO glorious dayOne day…
Growing Godly Generations 