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Rev. 7 Today our focus is on those sealed by God, that he is to be praised for salvation, and that he is our shelter. So many days our praise can be divided and selfish, we need to focus on Him.

Rev. 6:9-17 The scenes of heaven and earth are astonishing for John as the 5th and 6th seal are opened. And when faced with the judgment of the one seated on the throne and the lamb, the question of who can stand is asked of everyone. When faced with the justice of God, only those sheltered in Christ are able to stand.

Rev. 6:1-8 Today we begin the look at the seal judgments and cover some companion passages to Revelation to give an overview of the coming judgment of God. (the recording starts in the middle of reading scripture.)

Rev. 5 Today we look at the importance and meaning of the scroll and the worthiness of Christ who is the Lion and Judah and the Lamb of God. He is worthy of praise!

Rev. 4 John is taken up to heaven and views the throne room of God. He stands before the King and Creator of the universe and takes in his holiness. How often are we meditating on the holiness of God to impact our understanding of the gospel message.

Rev 3:14-22 Discussing the lukewarm church can be challenging as we look at ourselves. The heart issue of pride can be deceiving and distracting to the church, especially to a self-sufficient body. The zeal for the Lord needs to be rooted in our faith trust and dependence on Him as we repent and root out the issue of pride. 

Rev. 3:7-13 The church at Philadelphia is a model church with an open door for evangelism as they do not deny the name of Christ and hold fast to his word. They are given 6 promises. The promises of God are something that we hold onto as believers to encourage us to be strong in the faith. 

Rev. 2:18-29 Not dealing with the temptations of personality, authority, theology and morality led to corruption for this church as they followed Jezebel rather than Christ. We all need to be aware of the heart issues that can plague us. 

Rev. 3:1-6 The church that had a reputation for being alive, but was actually dead implores us to consider our spiritual condition. Jesus gives 5 imperatives for this church that we must reflect on as well. 

Rev. 2:12-17 The church at Pergamum is a portrait of when comprise enters the church. The areas of morality and theology were weaknesses where the state and culture that influenced the church to compromise their beliefs. 

Rev. 2:8-11 The suffering and persecuted church is a reality that many in America cannot fathom. But as our brothers and sisters throughout the world experience trials and tribulations, we need to use the grace and freedom we have to advance the kingdom forward, and lift up, support and encourage those worldwide.

Rev. 2:1-7 Beginning a look at the seven churches, we dive into the good, the bad, the corrections and the commendations and how Jesus is speaking to the church. This applies for us today in order for us to remember our first love.

John 15 Steve Kiesel As we look at the bible, we see giants of the faith. All of them got there through small steps of faith. Praising God for who he is and knowing the gravity of love of God that impacts our life. This allows us to leave footprints because we are abiding in Him, and Him in us. 

2 Sam 22, Romans 6:16-19 Steve Kiesel  Victory in Jesus has great meaning and implications for us to understand the deliverance that Christ has given us. D-Day, also means we live in debt, where we are slaves to Christ and righteousness. We also are to delight in the Lord. 

Ex. 3:1-15 Steve Kiesel  Understanding how God will recycle and repurpose people to fulfill his Word and will in order to live for Him. 

Rev 1:9-20 John sees the portrait of Jesus, a man he knew intimately as a beloved disciple and this appearance causes him to fall on his face. How are we visualizing Jesus in our everyday life?

Rev. 1:1-8 Looking at the prologue and the greeting, we see the emphasis being placed on Jesus Christ for this revelation. We see who he is, and what is to happen soon. We also get a portrait of the trinity, the second coming, and the gospel message.

An overview of the book of Revelation, going over some terms, camps, interpretations, and what to look out for as we begin this study. 

John 20 The Resurrection is the keystone to the Christian faith. Without the resurrection, our faith is futile and we are still in our sins. 

Mark 11:1-11 Celebrating the Triumphal Entry, we can see the incomplete expectations of the people in terms of the messiah. Do we too see Jesus for what we want him to be, or do we see him for who he truly is? 

Summarizes a whole book of the Bible can be challenging. What are some of the impactful and foundation verses that direct the theme and message of what we have gone over? A good exercise to try after reading the Bible.

Acts 28 For the conclusion of the book of Acts, it seems a little open ended, but we see the consistent theme that has run through the entire book of spreading the gospel message and telling people about the Kingdom of God as Paul arrives in Rome. This example shows the church how we need to live for the Kingdom for the glory of Christ

Acts 27 Following Paul's journey to Rome, storms wreak havoc on their plans. Paul guides them to the safe landing. In life challenges and storms will come, how will we respond? Will we try self-preservation, or we will trust in the word of God. 

Acts 25-26 Paul appeals to Caesar as the Jews and the Governor Festus continue to find fault or no fault and he remains imprisoned. He is able to share his testimony and the gospel message with Agrippa, Festus and many Roman officers and soldiers. Paul did not fear death, but was emboldened by the grace of God to share the truth of the prophets and Moses which point to Christ. 

Acts 23:25-24:27 Paul finally get formal accusations against him, and the chance to defend against those. His case is left in limbo as he awaits the testimony of Claudius Lysias; in the meantime, he continues to share the gospel message and preach Christ.

Acts 22:30-23:24 Paul goes before the Sanhedrin and is interrupted by the high priest in an indignant exchange. As arguments ensue, his hope is found in the words of Jesus. The same needs to be true for us as we face moments of contention within the secular world. Jesus is our hope, but the enemy will try to silence us and the spread of the gospel message. 

Acts 21:37-22:29 Paul courageously defends the faith before an angry mob by sharing his testimony and the commission to take the gospel to the gentiles. This is his first of 5 defenses.

Acts 21:1-36 Paul finishes his third missionary journey with the resolve to go to Jerusalem. He has two encounters where fellow believers try to discourage him as rumors and lies are being spread about him. However as he tries to live out the gospel message he is assaulted and arrested. Where does truth and Justice prevail amid the chaos?

Acts 20:17-38 Paul recounts his ministry in Ephesus to the elders and testifies to how he lived while among them. He warns and encourages them to hold firm to the gospel because the wolves will come in to pull people away. And that ultimately the resolve to follow the Lord may lead to hard circumstances.

Acts 20:1-16 Paul travels to Greece for his farewell encouragements, and also has to raise a young man back to life after he fell asleep in a third story window. The encouragement to be alert remains for the church today in order to set our focus on the purpose of fulling the Great Commission

Acts 19:21-41 Paul is resolved for the last season of his ministry for the gospel. The effects of the gospel message being preached has changed the culture at Ephesus causing a riot among the people because the idol industry has lost a lot of business. The gospel preached will have ripple effects that will pass through the whole culture.

Acts 19:11-20 This passage addresses the topic of Spiritual Warfare. It is a difficult doctrine to live out, but crucial to the believer's life. As we are rooted in Christ, we are vessels to be used by the Lord for his glory, not our own fame. 

Galatians 5:22-23 Steve Kiesel shares a portrait of Jesus found in scripture based around of the fruit of the spirit.

Micah 5 Steve Kiesel fills the pulpit to share about the wonderful gift of Jesus this Christmas season

Isaiah 12 As we look at the source of joy, we also discuss the views of happiness that pervade our culture. We must stay focused on God, who is our salvation and source of joy.

The second week of advent focuses on the Peace on Earth that is declared by the angels at the birth of Jesus. The truth that he brings us peace with God through his death and resurrection is vital part in our Christian walks.

As we begin Advent, we talk about the hope we have in Jesus and how that should impact our daily lives as a believer. 

Acts 18:18-19:10 Today Paul makes it to Ephesus and Apollos travels to Corinth as the Great Commission is being accomplished and the church is becoming more accurate in their understanding. 

Acts 18:1-17 Paul travels to Corinth to share the gospel. He also makes tents, shakes the dust off his clothes, and wins a tribunal. Paul learns to be content in all situations and trust that the Lord will protect him as he completes his commission. 

Acts 17:16-34 We continue to follow Paul in the missionary journey as he goes to the idol-filled Athens. He is provoked by the idolatry and shares the gospel message from the basics to an unbelieving people, and shares the warning of the upcoming judgement. The times of ignorance are past, the command is to repent!

Acts 17:1-15 Paul and Silas move on to Thessalonica and Berea to share the gospel. They make a connection through a strong point of contact and they expound the scriptures, while achieving differing results. The picture of evangelism and the response of diving into the scriptures is a wonderful application for us today.

Acts 16:16-40  Paul casts of the demon from a slave girl, and shares the gospel with the jailer. The gospel message is uniting people from different backgrounds under the banner of Christ. 

Acts 16:6-15 AS Paul and the missionary team faces closed doors and the opportunity to despair, they press into the Lord and follow his leading of where the gospel is to be preached. How we handle the open and closed doors in our lives needs to reflect our dependence on him and not our own desires.

Acts 15:36-16:5  The start of the second missionary journey begins with a sharp disagreement, as well as a going of separate ways. Through this, more missionaries are being developed, more churches are encouraged, and more churches will be planted. The early church is beginning to wrestle with the question of what would need to be done for the sake of the gospel. 

Acts 15:1-35 The question of Salvation by faith alone is brought up to the new church. The teachings of works-based salvation are infiltrating the church, and these teachings continue today. It is simple and difficult to understand that grace is a free gift.

Acts 14  Following Paul and Barnabas through Asia Minor as they finish up their first missionary tour, we are able to see how they are faithful to their calling even in the face of opposition, misunderstandings and persecution. 

Acts 13:13-52 Paul and Barnabas travel to Pisidian Antioch to share the gospel message. In his first recorded presentation, Paul emphasizes the forgiveness of sins through Jesus' sacrifice as the only way to be justified before God. 

Acts 12:25-13:12 The Antioch church was diverse and Spirit led as they sent out their leaders on the first missionary journey to Cyprus. They confront a false Prophet boldly in order to see one man come to faith. We compare this approach to the recent events in our nation to stand for our faith. 

Acts 12:1-24 Today we cover the question of why James and not Peter, as James is beheaded and Peter is set free. Reflecting on our own reasons to follow Jesus in our daily life as he is or Savior and Lord. 

Acts 11:19-30 As the church in Antioch is planted, we see a model of Evangelism, Discipleship and Mercy that shaped the early church in a pleasure-seeking culture. The gospel changed the landscape of this culture as the term Christian is first used to describe the followers of Jesus.

Acts 10:23-11:18 The excitement and joy of Cornelius and his family believing in Jesus for salvation shows God's initiation towards the rest of the world. The gospel will break barriers and traditions in order to bring freedom to the soul.