This week, we tackle Revelation 2:8-11. Today, we shine a particular spotlight on the “synagogue of Satan” in an attempt to understand Jesus’ references to it twice in Revelation. First, to the church in Smyrna, [...]

Readers of Revelation have often looked for keys that could unlock the meaning of current events or decode what might happen in the future. However, when we examine John’s letter to seven churches, we find [...]

I can hear the sound of sandals sliding over sand and grit — intent on delivering a dangerous message to Smyrna. These days, we may have it delivered silently to our email inbox.  Others [...]

To the Church in Smyrna “To the angel of the church in Smyrna write: These are the words of him who is the First and the Last, who died and came to life again. [...]

Sermon Conversations with Alex and Aaron There’s only so much we can cover in a Sunday morning gathering! Each week, you’re invited to tune into our LIVE podcast at 11 am on Thursdays – recorded [...]

Paul speaking to the church in Ephesus: This is a church in utter persecution from every side.  John is delivering a message of hope and comfort to stay the course...but there’s a twist: “You [...]

Goody Two Shoes was the title of a popular book of the 1760s. It’s a tale of a poor orphan girl named Margery Meanwell, who goes through her early years with only one shoe. [...]

In Revelation, John writes letters of guidance to seven churches enduring persecution.  His first letter is to the church in Ephesus. John doesn’t coach the church on how to defend itself against opposition.   [...]

To the Church in Ephesus “To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: These are the words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand and walks among the seven [...]

Sermon Conversations with Alex and Aaron There’s only so much we can cover in a Sunday morning gathering! Each week, you’re invited to tune into our LIVE podcast at 11 am on Thursdays – [...]