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Revelation 4:1-11 describes a vision of God's throne in heaven. John, the author, is invited to witness the scene, where he sees a majestic throne surrounded by twenty-four elders and four living creatures. The throne is radiant, with a brilliant appearance resembling precious stones. The elders, representing the redeemed, worship God, casting their crowns before Him and proclaiming His worthiness to receive glory, honor, and power. This passage emphasizes God's sovereignty, majesty, and the worship that He receives from all of creation. Do you stop and look at God's creation with awe and thank Him for His wonderful creation?

Revelation 2:7–3:22 contains letters from Jesus Christ to seven churches in Asia Minor, offering commendations, warnings, and promises. Each letter concludes with a call for the listener to "hear what the Spirit says to the churches." These letters outline a pattern: commendation for good deeds or faithfulness, rebuke for moral or doctrinal failure, and a promise to the faithful who overcome. Each message stresses the importance of staying true to Christ, avoiding false teachings, and persevering through difficulties. In what ways do these letters reflect our church today?

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When Jesus says to go and make disciples, what exactly does that mean?What does that entail?Is there a difference between a disciple and a Christian?Can you be a Christian and not be a disciple?We seem to have developed in this nation and unbiblical idea that we can be a Christian and not be a disciple. The idea is that we can trust Christ for forgiveness of our sin and be assured of life forever with Jesus after our life on this world is over. Trying to focus on the benefits of receiving Jesus, but not relinquish one's life to follow Jesus. So the view here is that just a Christian does not have to follow Jesus, but that a disciple is one that does follow Jesus. Is there a difference?

Series: Lifestyle Disciple-MakingTitle: The Cost DiscipleshipText: Luke 14:25-34I.                  The cost of discipleship. II.                The cross of discipleship. III.             The character of discipleship. IV.             The crowds of disappointment.