Revelation 2: 18-29 The Lord Jesus commends the church in Thyatira because they were growing spiritually, exhibiting love and faith. But he rebukes them sharply because they were tolerating “that woman Jezebel.” The reference to Jezebel harkens back to Old Testament times, almost...
Revelation 2:12-17 Pastor Dave introduced Pergamum as a city renowned for its pagan worship. In this week’s passage, the Lord Jesus describes it as the dwelling place of Satan. Jesus commends the church in Pergamum for holding fast to his name even in a place where Satan is obviously...
Revelation 2:8-11 Jesus has only words of comfort and encouragement for the embattled church in Smyrna, suffering persecution from the Roman authorities and also from the Jews. Jesus uses a paradox to describe their situation. Persecution has made them poor – perhaps due to loss of...
Revelation 2:1-7 In this letter to the first of seven churches, Jesus Christ commends the church at Ephesus because they do not bear, or tolerate, those who are evil, including false apostles. Pastor Dave taught that the process of dealing with evil within a local church is what we call church...