Podcasts about Patmos

Exiled on Patmos, John receives an unforgettable vision of Jesus unlike anything he had ever seen before. In Revelation 1:9–20, the curtain is pulled back, and the risen Christ is revealed in His majesty and might.When John falls at His feet in fear, Jesus places His hand on him and says, “Do not be afraid.” The same King who reigns in glory is the King who rules our story—holding history, conquering death, and walking with His people today.

The Four Horsemen have arrived — and one of them might be riding a green My Little Pony named Minty. Join us as we plunge headfirst into the book of revelation 6, where John of Patmos takes a break from persecution to write the wildest fanfiction in biblical history.Expect plague balls, Elon Musk jokes, martyrs begging God for blood vengeance, and the rich elites hiding in caves — some things never change.This episode features:Horsemen hot takes: conquest, war, famine, death (and plague balls)Why John's “visions” read more like bad acid tripsHow famine = price gouging while the rich still sip wineThe My Little Pony apocalypseChristians inventing the Rapture… last week“If John of Patmos wrote this in the 21st century, it wouldn't be wheat and barley — it would be toilet paper and computer chips.”This is Chapter 6 — our sixth episode on the Bible's most unhinged book, Revelation. Haven't heard the first five? Catch up here: [Ep. 00] · [Ep. 01] · [Ep. 02] · [Ep. 03] · [Ep. 04] .  [Ep. 05] Sauces: Wikipedia, Revelation 6, ancient Roman history, and Christian apologists who really need new hobbies. (Full sources available on request.)Support the show and unlock extra blasphemy at our PatreonMusic by The Genuine Hoots of JoySend us a textWelcome, Sinners! We're building a cult — the good kind. No robes, just laughs. Catch every blasphemous episode: Listen Here Wear your heresy: Merch Store Support the pod & unlock Hoots songs: Patreon Your reviews, shares, and smart-ass comments keep the cult alive.

It's quiz day at the kitchen table. We're pausing on our Practical Theology series to test our theological knowledge! In this episode, Pastor Jeff puts Tiffany (and you) on the spot with 14 questions plus a bonus round. From creeds and confessions to soteriology and salvation, we review some of the core truths of the Christian faith.In this episode[00:02:27] Q1: Which Gospel begins with Jesus' genealogy back to Abraham?  A: Matthew[00:04:00] Q2: The belief in one God in three persons is called what?  A: The Trinity[00:05:00] Q3: Which creed begins with “I believe in God, the Father Almighty”?  A: The Apostles' Creed and the Nicene Creed[00:06:27] Q4: Who wrote Confessions?  A: Augustine of Hippo[00:07:39] Q5: Salvation is primarily deliverance from what?  A: Sin[00:08:09] Q6: What does the term “atonement” mean?  A: Reconciliation between God and man[00:08:58] Q7: Which verse begins “For it is by grace you have been saved through faith”?  A: Ephesians 2:8–9[00:10:13] Q8: What does soteriology study?  A: The doctrine of salvation[00:11:00] Q9: The doctrine that Jesus is fully God and fully man is called what?  A: The Hypostatic Union[00:11:40] Q10: The Westminster Confession of Faith is most associated with which tradition?  A: Reformed/Presbyterian[00:12:48] Q11: What does Sola Fide mean?  A: Faith alone[00:14:00] Q12: Which term best describes God's unmerited favor?  A: Grace[00:14:43] Q13: Who wrote the book of Revelation? Where was he exiled?  A: John, exiled on Patmos[00:15:42] Q14: Which Jewish ruler visited Jesus at night?  A: Nicodemus[00:17:35] Bonus Question: What new denomination formed out of the United Methodist Church?  A: The Global Methodist ChurchGiveawayIf you scored 100%, email pastorjeff@lowcountrycc.org with the subject line I'm a winner! Include your name and address, and we'll send you a Kitchen Table Theology coffee mug (plus maybe a Southern Pecan K-Cup).We love your feedback! If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a review. If you have any questions or comments on today's episode, email me at pastorjeff@lowcountrycc.orgVisit my website https://www.jeffcranston.com and subscribe to my newsletter. Join me on Sunday mornings at LowCountry Community Church. Check in with us on Facebook or Instagram @pastorjeffcranstonRemember, the real power of theology is not only knowing it but applying it. Thanks for listening!

Subscribe today for access to our full catalog of bonus episodes, including 2+ new episodes every month! www.patreon.com/boysbiblestudy Another entry in the noble genre of “Christian one-man show,” ST. JOHN IN EXILE stars career stage and screen actor Dean Jones as the exiled saint on the island of Patmos. We were excited to review this filmed stage production, since we're huge fans of other one-man pieces of Bible fanfiction and inspirational slop—like Curt Cloninger's WITNESSES (a true VHS classic) and Mike Adkins's A MAN CALLED NORMAN, a beloved sermon distributed by Focus on the Family. Both of those productions feature their leads absolutely killing it and drawing heavy laughter and applause from captive audiences. ST. JOHN IN EXILE is no exception. The late Dean Jones was clearly a trained actor, with a film career dating back to the late 1950s, including many classic family films such as THAT DARN CAT and THE COMPUTER WORE TENNIS SHOES. He kept acting well into his golden years, with his final performance in the 2009 Christian movie GOD PROVIDES. For the math-challenged, that's over 50 years of regular acting work, much of it devoted to uplifting the Word of God or making wholesome entertainment for families. These decades of experience pay off in a captivating performance as St. John. Jones is a huge asset to the material, which would be extremely boring without his investment in the role. Unfortunately, the script in ST. JOHN IN EXILE is a little too straight-laced to match the wild, wonderful turns of WITNESSES, which we love for its constantly shifting perspective and Curt Cloninger's 10+ voices and personalities. Still, the film raises some interesting questions about biblical history—insisting that the same St. John authored both the Gospel of John and Revelation, a belief once common but now challenged by contemporary scholarship. We only wish ST. JOHN IN EXILE had leaned into some insane end-times visionary type shit. Regardless, Dean Jones's performance and the film's enduring place in the Christian media video world make it a must-have for collectors and completists of the faith-based film genre. View our full episode list and subscribe to any of our public feeds: http://boysbiblestudy.com Unlock 2+ bonus episodes per month: http://patreon.com/boysbiblestudy Subscribe to our Twitch for livestreams: http://twitch.tv/boysbiblestudy Follow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/boysbiblestudy Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/boysbiblestudy

More than Hype ReCreate Church | Michael Shockley | September 14, 2025 1 John Series, Part 1: More than Hype 1 John 1:1-4 ---------- EPISODE SUMMARY In the opening message of a new series on 1 John, Michael Shockley introduces us to the incredible journey of John the Apostle - from a barefoot boy splashing in the Sea of Galilee to the last living eyewitness of Jesus Christ. Through the colorful backstory of "Johannan" (John's Aramaic name), discover how a hot-tempered fisherman's son became known as the "Apostle of Love." This message establishes that our faith isn't based on hype, legend, or secondhand stories, but on the real, tangible experiences of people who lived with Jesus daily for three years. John's opening verses in his first epistle emphasize what he personally heard, saw, looked upon, and touched - making the case that the Gospel is more than hype, more than history, but the very Life of Jesus living in believers today. Core Message: The Gospel is more than hype, more than history — it's The Life of Jesus in us. ---------- KEY TOPICS COVERED The Story of John the Apostle - Born as "Johannan" in Bethsaida, son of Zebedee and Salome - Growing up as a fisherman with calloused hands and stormy nights - Transformation through John the Baptist's preaching and baptism The Call to Follow Jesus - John the Baptist pointing to Jesus as "the Lamb of God" - The moment John's spiritual compass found "true North" - Jesus choosing both John and James as disciples despite their rough edges - The nickname "Boanerges" (Sons of Thunder) for their fiery tempers - Jesus' correction when they wanted to call down fire on Samaritans John's Special Relationship with Jesus - Being part of the inner circle with Peter and James - Witnessing the Transfiguration and Jesus' glory shining like the sun - Sitting beside Jesus at the Last Supper, asking bold questions - Being the only disciple to stand at the foot of the Cross - Receiving the personal mission to care for Mary, Jesus' mother From Death to Resurrection - John's heartbreak at Jesus' death, not understanding the promise of resurrection - Sprinting to the empty tomb on Easter morning - Seeing and touching the Risen Christ for forty days - Receiving the Great Commission to spread the news worldwide - Becoming "a man on fire for the mission" after Jesus' ascension A Life of Persecution and Ministry - Multiple arrests and beatings for preaching the Gospel - Watching his brother James become the first apostle martyred - All other apostles dying violent deaths for their faith - Moving to Ephesus to father the local churches - Writing the Gospel of John to record previously untold stories Exile and Final Years - Surviving execution by boiling oil through divine protection - Exile to the rocky island of Patmos for his continued witness - Receiving and recording the visions that became the Book of Revelation - Returning to Ephesus in frail old age but with powerful words - Writing three epistles recognized as Holy Spirit-breathed truth The Credibility of the New Testament - Written by eyewitnesses and those who interviewed eyewitnesses - Composed within decades of the actual events, not centuries later - Authors gained no earthly advantage - only persecution and death - Hundreds of people could have disputed fabricated details - The ultimate test: would you die for something you knew was false? The Reality of Jesus as "The Word of Life" - John's emphasis on tangible, physical experience with Jesus - Not debating an idea but introducing a Person he knew intimately - God becoming physical reality because humanity couldn't reach God - The Life and Salvation of Jesus "manifested" - made real and obvious - Jesus putting on humanity, sandals, and walking dusty roads The Purpose of John's Writing - To share what he literally saw and heard with his own senses - To bring others into fellowship with Jesus and the family of believers - To continue the declaration started by all the apostles - To help people connect with Jesus and avoid doing life alone - That readers' "joy may be full" - complete joy found in Jesus Modern Eyewitnesses and Testimonies - We may not have literally seen Jesus like John did - But we can testify to His miracles and power in our lives today - Brokenness made whole, addiction overcome, selfishness transformed - Bitterness replaced with forgiveness, anxiety with unexplainable peace - The biggest miracle: people coming out of darkness into Light Understanding Joy That Is Full - Joy isn't dependent on pleasant circumstances or material possessions - People with easier lives often complain more than those with struggles - Family and good things bring limited joy that can be broken - True joy cannot depend on what we have or what happens - Fullness of joy CAN be found in fellowship with Jesus ---------- MEMORABLE QUOTES "The Gospel is more than hype, more than history — it's The Life of Jesus in us." "The compass needle found true North." "Jesus wasn't like any Rabbi Johanan had ever known." "The Kingdom of God would be built with love, not vengeance." "Only the one who did not run from death escaped death." "The Son of Thunder became the Apostle of Love." "He outran Peter to the tomb, outlived all the others, and outlasted exile to bring you this message." "Joy cannot depend on what we have or what happens. It depends on Who Jesus Is." "Just like a healthy plant drops seeds that are able to sprout and grow new plants, a healthy believer spreads the seed of The Good News." "I have seen Jesus. I have heard Him. I have touched Him. And it changed me forever." ---------- BIBLICAL FOUNDATION - Primary Text: 1 John 1:1-4 - Key Theme: Eyewitness testimony to the reality of Jesus Christ - Historical Context: John writing as the last living apostle - Emphasis: Physical, tangible experience with Jesus ("heard," "seen," "looked upon," "handled") - Purpose Statement: Fellowship with God and complete joy in believers - Connection: The Word of Life manifested in human form ---------- PRACTICAL APPLICATION If You Question Whether Jesus Really Existed: - Consider the historical evidence from multiple eyewitness accounts - Remember these weren't legends written centuries later - The apostles gained nothing earthly and died for their testimony - Ask yourself: would you die for something you knew was false? - Examine the transformation in the lives of the eyewitnesses If You Feel Like Your Faith Is Just Ideas or Rules: - Understand that Christianity is relationship with a Person, not a system - Know that Jesus became physically present because we couldn't reach God - Remember that faith is about knowing Jesus personally, not just knowing about Him - Allow the reality of who Jesus is to transform your daily experience - Let His life live in you rather than trying to follow external rules If You Feel Alone in Your Spiritual Journey: - Recognize that fellowship is a core purpose of John's message - Church isn't just a Sunday event but a family of believers - Connect with people who know your name and walk with you through struggles - Don't try to do life alone - God designed us for community - Find or create spaces where genuine spiritual fellowship can happen If Your Joy Feels Incomplete: - Understand that joy doesn't depend on pleasant circumstances - Remember that even good things like family have limitations - Don't base joy on what you have or what happens to you - Ground your joy in who Jesus is rather than temporary things - Seek the fullness of joy that comes through fellowship with Jesus If You Haven't Shared Your Faith Recently: - Ask yourself why you don't feel a nudge to share what you've experienced - Remember that healthy believers naturally spread the Good News - Consider what Jesus has done in your life that others need to hear - Be an eyewitness to His power and miracles in your own experience - Share your story of transformation and hope with others ---------- THE ULTIMATE INVITATION Maybe you've always thought of Jesus as just a historical figure, a good teacher, or even religious hype. But John's testimony calls us to something far greater - a personal encounter with the Living Christ. The same Jesus who walked dusty roads, ate with tax collectors, calmed storms, and rose from the dead is available to you today. Not as an idea to understand, but as a Person to know. Not as history to study, but as Life to experience. The little boy who splashed in Galilee became an old man who could say, "I have seen Jesus, heard Him, touched Him, and it changed me forever." Today, Jesus offers you the same life-changing encounter. Will you let His life live in you? ---------- CONNECT WITH RECREATE CHURCH - Website: recreatechurch.org - Support the Ministry: Give through the Tithe.ly app or offering boxes ---------- Have you moved beyond seeing Jesus as just a historical figure or religious concept to experiencing Him as a living Person? What testimony do you have of His work in your life that others need to hear? The Gospel is more than hype, more than history - it's the Life of Jesus available to live in you today.

Hosts Pastor Robert Baltodano and Pastor Rico Basso Question Timestamps: Glitzy Glam, Facebook (2:12) - Why did it take Jesus, God's son, to be sacrificed for us to be safe and free from sin? Why not Moses, Abraham, or Isaac? Alexander, NJ (6:25) - Are there Bible references that speak against churches charging money for concerts? Frank, NJ (10:03) - Can a born again Christian lose their salvation? John, NJ (15:13) - When and how did humans receive spiritual souls that can go to heaven? Jeffery, NJ (19:14) - Why would God create humanity on Earth, knowing that Satan was already there? Edgar, NJ (26:03) - I saw that some scholars argue that 1 Peter may be a forgery or pseudonymous. If they're wrong, then how so? Jayne, VA (35:40) - Also, when we come back to the new earth with Jesus, can you explain to me what it will be like for all mankind? Pat, NJ (38:55) - Did God test Adam and Eve or were they carried away and enticed by their own lust? Francis, NJ (42:56) - Jesus was born without sin, but didn't Mary have sin because she was a descendant of Adam? Why do Catholics continue to pray to Mary to get into heaven? Ed, NJ (48:55) - How did John survive on the island of Patmos? How did he write down his vision so that we could read it now? Anna, MA (52:56) - Is Jesus?s real name "Yeshua?" Ask Your Question: 888-712-7434 Answers@bbtlive.org

In this message from Revelation 1:1–20, we explore the powerful vision of Jesus Christ given to the Apostle John on the island of Patmos. Far from being just a mysterious prophecy, Revelation begins with a stunning portrait of Christ as Savior, Judge, and King. We'll see how John responds to this overwhelming vision—and how Jesus meets him with compassion and assurance. This passage reminds us that Christ is not distant; He is present among His people and holds the keys to life and death. Be encouraged and challenged as we encounter the risen Lord together.

Volgens Barbara is het herfstseizoen geopend en dat brengt een heleboel kopzorgen met zich mee. Kledingstress bijvoorbeeld, dus er moest geshopt worden. Het gaat steeds beter met de nieuwe pronte borstjes van Gijsje, ze verheugt zich op haar vakantie naar Patmos (al mogen de meisjes dan nog niet in de zon). Femke heeft de beslissing genomen om te stoppen met de Ozempic. Ze mag dan afvallen, maar lijf en geest trekken het gif (medicijn) totaal niet meer. We houden in de gaten of ze op eigen kracht een beetje matigheid in haar leven kan brengen. Onze gast is Lou-Anna Druyvesteyn, die het prachtige De Som van mijn Mislukkingen schreef. De roman is geïnspireerd op haar eigen leven waarin zij (29) verliefd werd op een 50+-vrouw. We sluiten af met twee heerlijke mediatips.BamigoDe najaarscollectie van Bamigo is gearriveerd! Shop nu de meest elegante en comfortabele bamboe (onder)kleding met 25% korting. Gebruik de code SAAR25 nu op bamigo.com BetterHelpDeze aflevering wordt gesponsord door BetterHelp. Als luisteraar ontvang je 10% korting op je eerste maand op Betterhelp.com/SAAR10Adverteren?Wil je adverteren in deze podcast? Stuur dan een mailtje naar adverteren@bienmedia.nl.

We’ve all heard the old adage, “If you love what you do, you never work a day in your life.” But is that REALLY true? On In The Market with Janet Parshall this week our guest introduced us to a step-by-step process that can teach us how to see work through a different lens than we have looked at it before and in the process teach us how to pursue truly purpose-driven, fulfilling work. For decades upon decades the lie that the Jewish people do not need the saving work of Jesus on the cross, but our guest says that lie is so dangerous because of the eternal consequences that come with believing it. He took us back to scripture to show how His role as the Redeemer is for all people in all nations and is pivotal to the God’s promise to restore the nation of Israel and redeem the other nations. The daughter of arguably the most respected evangelist of the 20th century and a highly respected Bible teacher in her own right, joined us for an eye-opening tour of the final book of the Bible. She helped us understand the importance of the final book of the Bible, why John was on Patmos and why there is a continual blessing to who read it. Times are unsettled in the Middle East, especially in Iran. The leader of one of the most important ministries to this nation joined us once again to discuss how the unrest is impacting the lives of believers in Iran and how we can pray for these fellow believers. Then we shared the powerful personal journey of a woman who came to the foot of the cross through the valley the occult and demonism. As we end another week, just one look at the news reminds us once again that we live in a broken, backward world. That’s why it is imperative to be watchmen and watchwomen on the wall in our homes, communities and churches. To that end we invite you for another probing examination of the stories making headlines this week through the clear, undiluted viewpoint of God’s word.Become a Parshall Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/inthemarket/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 56 Gary discusses general interpretative principles about the Bible and specifically, the book of Revelation. When people become Christians due to some scary interpretation of the end times taught by a well-meaning teacher, they often jump right to the last book to begin their initial reading of the Bible. This usually causes more confusion than clarification for them.

Introductie: Openbaring We zijn aangekomen bij het slotakkoord van de Bijbel: Openbaring. Is het niet fantastisch dat God ons ook verteld hoe het verhaal van God en mens zal aflopen? Openbaring is wel een boek dat soms lastig te begrijpen is. Het zit vol profetieën en beeldspraak. De details kunnen misschien voor verwarring zorgen, maar de hoofdlijn is niet moeilijk te volgen. We bezoeken nog één keer de apostel Johannes, die verblijft op het Griekse eiland Patmos. Jezus verschijnt aan hem en vertelt Johannes om namens Hem brieven aan zeven kerken te sturen. Daarna krijgt Johannes visioenen van de hemel én van de komst van de nieuwe aarde en de nieuwe hemel. God rekent definitief af met het kwaad, vestigt Zijn koninkrijk op aarde en wij die op Hem vertrouwen mogen voor altijd bij Hem zijn.   Openbaring (20 minuten) In onze Bijbel heet dit Bijbelboek ‘Openbaring' of ‘Openbaring van Johannes', maar de oorspronkelijk titel van dit werk is ‘Openbaring van Jezus Christus'. Die naam is veel toepasselijker omdat de tekst weergeeft wat Jezus in verschillende visioenen openbaarde aan de apostel Johannes. Bovendien staat de Messiaanse Koning centraal. Deze was al beloofd aan Adam en Eva nadat zij voor het eerst hadden gezondigd. Hij is de rode draad in alle Bijbelboeken. Johannes schreef Openbaring aan het eind van zijn leven, toen hij verbannen was naar het eiland Patmos. Vermoedelijk ergens tussen de jaren 94 en 96. Keizer Nero was inmiddels gestorven en zijn plaats was ingenomen door keizer Domitian, die evenals zijn voorganger de christenen vervolgde. Aankomende storm Er was zelfs nog meer vervolging op komst en de kerken in Klein-Azië (Turkije) waren niet meer zo sterk als enkele jaren daarvoor. Ze hadden hoop, bemoediging en zelfs correctie nodig om de aankomende storm te kunnen weerstaan. Daarom verscheen Jezus aan Johannes, dicteerde brieven aan de zeven kerken in Klein-Azië en liet hem visioenen zien van de geestelijke werkelijkheid. Openbaring is net als de andere profetische boeken soms moeilijk te begrijpen. Dat komt omdat er veel in beelden wordt gesproken en hoe leg je die uit? Profetieën zijn woorden die rechtstreeks van God komen en bedoeld zijn om mensen te waarschuwen of juist kracht te geven in tijden van wanhoop. Als je Openbaring leest, kun je je daarom beter richten op wat je wel begrijpt, in plaats van op wat je niet begrijpt. En als je de getallen en symbolen wilt bestuderen, kijk dan vooral naar het Oude Testament, want Openbaring zit vol verwijzingen naar het eerste deel van de Bijbel. Code ontcijferen? Veel christenen gaan trouwens op zoek gaan naar een code in Openbaring en proberen die te ontcijferen. Ze proberen erachter te komen welke profetieën al zijn vervuld en welke op het punt staan om vervuld te worden. Ze willen calculeren wanneer Jezus terugkomt. Hierdoor verliezen ze het overzicht en de grote lijn van het boek. Openbaring is namelijk het laatste Bijbelboek, de climax van de hele Bijbel. Het geeft troost, hoop en kracht om vol te houden, zelfs als het moeilijk wordt, zelfs als mensen je niet serieus nemen om je geloof, zelfs als je wordt vervolgd, zelfs als je wordt vermoord. Hou daarom vast aan Gods Woord; dat is Jezus zelf. Helemaal aan het eind vangen we een glimp op van de vervulling van al Gods beloften: dat we op een plaats mogen wonen die nog mooier is dan de Hof van Eden, en dat God dan weer bij ons woont. ‘Iemand die eruitzag als een mens' Johannes opent ‘Openbaring' met een beschrijving van hoe Jezus hem van achteren roept. Als Johannes zich omdraait ziet hij zeven gouden lampenstandaards en ertussendoor loopt ‘iemand die eruit zag als een mens'. (Een lampenstandaard staat symbool voor een kerk.) Jezus draagt Johannes op brieven te schrijven aan zeven gemeenten in Klein-Azië. Het getal ‘zeven' is een belangrijk symbool in de Bijbel. Het is het getal van de ‘volheid' of ‘compleetheid'. Elke kerk die een brief krijgt, heeft zo zijn eigen uitdagingen. Sommige zijn hun liefde voor Christus kwijtgeraakt en lauw geworden. Andere worden zwaar vervolgd door niet-gelovigen. Jezus roept de zeven kerkelijke gemeentes op om trouw te blijven aan Hem en zo de wereld te overwinnen. Wie de wereld overwint, krijgt een beloning. Deze eerste drie hoofdstukken leggen de basis voor de rest van het boek. Hoewel Johannes namens Jezus zeven specifieke kerken aanschrijft, is zijn boodschap relevant voor de hele kerk. De vraag is dus: zal de kerk overwinnen? En waarom is ‘trouw blijven' hetzelfde als ‘de wereld overwinnen'? Die vragen worden beantwoord in de rest van het boek. De gesloten boekrol Johannes krijgt een visioen van Gods troonzaal en gebruikt beelden uit het Oude Testament om de pracht en praal te beschrijven. Om God heen zijn hemelse wezens die roepen hoe heilig God is. Voor de troon werpen 24 oudsten zich neer om God te aanbidden. God houdt een boekrol vast. Deze rol is verzegeld met zeven wassen zegels. In het Oude Testament spraken de profeten hier ook al over en ook Daniël zag deze boekrol al in een visioen. Niemand mag de boekrol echter openmaken. Dat kan alleen gebeuren door iemand die waardig genoeg is. Dan verschijnt er Iemand die dat wel kan. Het is de Leeuw van Juda, de nakomeling van David. De leeuw is een toonbeeld van kracht en David is een militair met talloze overwinningen. Als Johannes zich omdraait om deze ‘leeuw' te kunnen bekijken, ziet hij echter iemand die lijkt op een lam. Een geslacht lam. Met zeven hoorns en zeven ogen. De overwinning is dus behaald door Iemand die zich ter dood liet brengen. Denk ook terug aan het lam dat de Israëlieten moesten slachten in Egypte, zodat de Engel des doods hun huis niet zou aandoen om de eerstgeborenen te doden. Niet voor niets noemde Johannes de Doper Jezus ook wel ‘het Lam van God'. In de hemel wordt God aanbeden, maar ook dit Lam. Het Lam verbreekt uiteindelijk één voor één de zegels. Zeven zegels, zeven bazuinen, zeven schalen In het volgende deel van Openbaring laat Johannes zien hoe drie cycli van zevens elkaar opvolgen. Eerst zeven zegels. Uit het zevende zegel komen zeven bazuinen. Uit de zevende bazuin komen zeven schalen. Iedere cyclus laat zien hoe Gods koninkrijk en Zijn rechtvaardigheid zich in de hemel én op aarde zzullen vestigen. Het zou kunnen dat deze 21 gebeurtenissen elkaar zullen opvolgen, maar het is waarschijnlijker dat iedere cyclus van zeven hetzelfde beschrijft als de twee andere cycli. De uitkomst is namelijk telkens hetzelfde: ze leiden tot het laatste oordeel. Bij het openen van de eerste vier zegels, verschijnt er telkens een ruiter op een paard. Dit beeld komt uit Zacharias 1. De vier ruiters vertegenwoordigen oorlog, verovering, honger en dood. Helaas komen er iedere dag mensen om door oorlogen, veroveringen, honger en andere misstanden. Het vijfde zegel laat de ‘martelaren' zien: de mensen die omgebracht zijn omdat ze Jezus volgen. Zij roepen het uit tot God. Wanneer gaat Hij hun bloed wreken? God antwoordt dat ze nog even geduld moeten hebben. Het is nog niet de tijd, maar Hij legt niet uit waarom niet. De dag van de Heer Maar dan wordt het zesde zegel geopend. Dit is de dag van de Heer, waarover de profeet Joël profeteerde. Er vinden rampen plaats op aarde en de mensen worden bang. Ze roepen uit: ‘Wie kan dit doorstaan?' Het antwoord volgt in Openbaring 7. We zien een engel die 144.000 trouwe volgelingen van God markeert. Dit zegel op het voorhoofd van deze mensen beschermt hen tegen de rampspoed. De 144.000 zijn als het ware een telling van de militaire kracht. Dat kwamen we ook al tegen in Numeri 1. De 144.000 zijn 12.000 soldaten van elk van de twaalf stammen van Israël. Dit is wat Johannes wordt verteld. Maar wat hij ziet, is anders dan wat hij zojuist hoorde. Voor hem staat namelijk een ontelbaar grote menigte bestaande uit mensen van allerlei volken en rassen. Precies zoals God had beloofd aan Abraham. Dit is het leger van God. Ze zijn in wit gekleed, omdat Jezus' bloed hen heeft schoongewassen. Zij zijn de overwinnaars. Niet doordat zij hun vijanden onder de voet hebben gelopen, maar omdat ze trouw zijn gebleven aan Jezus en het evangelie hebben verkondigd. De zevende zegel Dan wordt het zevende zegel verbroken. Er valt een immense stilte in de hemel die een half uur duurt. Zeven engelen krijgen ieder een bazuin, en vuur van het altaar wordt over de aarde uitgeworpen: met donderslagen, bliksemschichten en een aardbeving wordt het einde van de ‘dag van de Heer' ingeluid. Johannes vertelt ons vervolgens wat het blazen op de bazuinen teweegbrengt. Het lijkt erop dat dit geen nieuwe gebeurtenissen zijn, maar meer een andere manier om hetzelfde te zeggen. Nu gebruikt God beelden uit het Bijbelboek Exodus. De eerste vijf bazuinen veroorzaken rampen vergelijkbaar met de plagen die Egypte teisterden. Als de zesde bazuin schalt komen de vier ruiters tevoorschijn die we eerder al zagen bij het openen van de eerste vier zegels. Ondanks alle rampspoed weigeren de mensen te breken met hun zondige levensstijl. Precies zoals de Farao en de Egyptenaren weigerden te luisteren toen zij getroffen werden door de plagen. Twee symbolische visioenen Voordat de zevende bazuin klinkt, krijgt Johannes de door Jezus geopende boekrol. Hij moet deze opeten, maar mag de tekst niet voor zichzelf houden. Hij krijgt de opdra...

On the penal colony of Patmos for his faith, John and could easily have allowed himself to feel deeply discouraged, and even resentful at being ‘stuck' in such a dreadful place. No wonder we find him speaking of himself as being ‘our brother and companion in the suffering and kingdom and patient endurance that are ours in Jesus! (Rev. 1:9) How grateful we and countless millions are that John resolutely overcame the plaguing ‘if onlys,' and kept his heart open to Jesus, thereby turning his disappointments into God's appointments. Jesus rewarded him first with a glorious awareness of how He is now in His glorious heavenly state, and then with a long series of visions of Heaven winning through in the battles to come on Earth that culminate in his return to rule on Earth.

In this powerful message, guest speaker Bruce Miller explores the transformative power of worship by walking through four biblical encounters with God—from Adam and Eve in the Garden to Jon on the island of Patmos. He emphasizes that worship is not about routine or checking off a box but about genuinely encountering the living God. Drawing from stories of guilt, suffering, failure, and loneliness, Bruce highlights how God reveals Himself as Judge, the Incomparable One, the Great “I Am,” and the Living One—and how these revelations lead to transformation in our own lives.

REVELATION IS NOT A SCARY BOOK…IF YOU ARE A BELIEVER…CHRIST REVEALS TO US WHO HE IS…IN ALL OF HIS GLORY…HE REVEALS TO US HOW IT ALL ENDS…AND WE WIN! WHEN LIFE GETS TOUGH…AND YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO…DO WHAT YOU KNOW TO DO…BECAUSE YOU KNOW THAT CHRIST IS ORCHESTRATING IT! Revelation 1:9-11 ESV I, John, your brother and partner in the tribulation and the kingdom and the patient endurance that are in Jesus, was on the island called Patmos on account of the word of God and the testimony of Jesus. [10] I was in .the Spirit on the Lord's day, and I heard behind me a loud voice like a trumpet [11] saying, "Write what you see in a book and send it to the seven churches, to Ephesus and to Smyrna and to Pergamum and to Thyatira and to Sardis and to Philadelphia and to Laodicea." YOU DON'T HAVE TO KNOW WHAT CHRIST IS ORCHESTRATING…YOU JUST HAVE TO KNOW CHRIST! Revelation 1:12-20 ESV Then I turned to see the voice that was speaking to me, and on turning I saw seven golden lampstands, [13] and in the midst of the lampstands one like a son of man, clothed with a long robe and with a golden sash around his chest. [14] The hairs of his head were white, like white wool, like snow. His eyes were like a flame of fire, [15] his feet were like burnished bronze, refined in a furnace, and his voice was like the roar of many waters. [16] In his right hand he held seven stars, from his mouth came a sharp two-edged sword, and his face was like the sun shining in full strength. [17] When I saw him, I fell at his feet as though dead. But he laid his right hand on me, saying, "Fear not, I am the first and the last, [18] and the living one. I died, and behold I am alive forevermore, and I have the keys of Death and Hades. [19] Write therefore the things that you have seen, those that are and those that are to take place after this. [20] As for the mystery of the seven stars that you saw in my right hand, and the seven golden lampstands, the seven stars are the angels of the seven churches, and the seven lampstands are the seven churches. WHEN LIFE GETS TOUGH…AND YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO…DO WHAT YOU KNOW TO DO…BECAUSE YOU KNOW THAT CHRIST IS ORCHESTRATING IT! YOU DON'T HAVE TO KNOW WHAT CHRIST IS ORCHESTRATING…YOU JUST HAVE TO KNOW CHRIST! DO YOU KNOW CHRIST?

1, 2 & 3 Johannes (10 minuten) De drie brieven van Johannes zijn hoogstwaarschijnlijk afkomstig van de apostel Johannes, die ook het evangelie van Johannes en Openbaring schreef. Qua stijl lijken ze erg op het Johannesevangelie en evenals in dat Bijbelboek wordt de naam van de schrijver niet genoemd. De reden is dat de lezers van de brieven wisten wie ze had geschreven. Waarschijnlijk dateren ze van tussen het jaar 90 en 95. In die tijd was de apostel Johannes de enige van de twaalf leerlingen die nog over was. De andere elf waren met geweld om het leven gebracht tijdens het verspreiden van het evangelie. Volgens de overlevering is Johannes tijdens zijn leven ook gemarteld, maar stierf hij in vrede. Hij was toen overigens wel verbannen naar het Griekse eiland Patmos. Johannes en zijn broer Jakobus werden door Jezus gekscherend ‘zonen van de donder' genoemd, vanwege hun opvliegende karakter. Eens, toen een bepaalde stad hen niet wilde ontvangen, vroegen ze Jezus of ze vuur uit de hemel mochten laten komen om die stad te verwoesten. Jezus weigerde beleefd. Ook lieten ze hun moeder aan Jezus vragen of ze in Jezus' koninkrijk later de belangrijkste plaatsen naast Hem mochten innemen. Jezus antwoordde dat het niet aan Hem was om daarover te beslissen. Dat uitgerekend Johannes later de ‘apostel van de liefde' werd genoemd en hij uit nederigheid zijn naam niet zette onder zijn evangelie en brieven, laat zien hoe God hem heeft gevormd. Johannes was een trouwe discipel. Hij stond met Maria aan het kruis toen Jezus stierf en beloofde aan Jezus om voor Zijn moeder te zorgen. Petrus was de leider van de eerste christenen na Jezus' hemelvaart, en Johannes was de tweede man. Hij bevond zich waarschijnlijk in Efeze in Klein-Azië (het huidige Turkije) toen hij zijn evangelie en deze drie brieven schreef aan de christenen in Klein-Azië. 1 Johannes heeft overigens niet de kenmerken van een brief. Er zit geen aanhef aan het begin en geen groet aan het eind. Deze tekst leest meer als een poëtische preek. Daar komen we zo op terug. 2 en 3 Johannes Laten we eerst kijken naar 2 en 3 Johannes. Dit zijn wel echte brieven, gericht aan specifieke personen bovendien. De brieven zijn erg kort en pasten op één vel papyrus. Het zijn de kortste Bijbelboeken van het Nieuwe Testament. Johannes overzag het netwerk van kerken in Klein-Azië en merkte dat er problemen ontstonden, met name door mensen die niet het ware evangelie verkondigden. Zij geloofden niet dat Jezus de Zoon van God was en dat Hij de door God gestuurde Messias was. Er was ook een beweging in opkomst die de fysieke wereld als slecht zag en voor wie alleen de geestelijke wereld belangrijk was. Deze mensen zaaiden verdeeldheid. 2 en 3 Johannes zijn bedoeld om de wind uit de zeilen te nemen van de verkeerde mensen. 2 Johannes is gericht aan een vrouw die niet met naam wordt genoemd. Vermoedelijk leidt ze een huiskerk en Johannes verwacht dat de verkeerde mensen ook bij haar zullen aankloppen. Hij dringt er bij haar op aan dat ze hen niet helpt. In 3 Johannes wordt een man aangeschreven, een zekere Gaius. Johannes draagt hem op de goede zendelingen juist te helpen. Dit zijn medewerkers van Johannes. Een andere kerkleider, een zekere Diotrefes, wil echter niets met Johannes te maken hebben, en evenmin met mensen die dezelfde boodschap als Johannes brengen. Maar Gaius moet Johannes' medewerkers helpen. Hij schrijft ook dat hij van plan is snel langs te komen om Diotrefes te confronteren. De twee brieven laten zien met welke conflicten de vroege kerk te maken had en hoe de christenen daarmee moeten omgaan. Eigenlijk is de boodschap hetzelfde als we in de hele Bijbel zien: wees trouw. Blijf geloven in de waarheid. God is met ons. 1 Johannes Dat is uiteraard ook de kern van 1 Johannes, maar dit Bijbelboek gaat wel een stuk dieper. Het is een prachtige, maar ook uitdagende preek om twee redenen. Ten eerste is Johannes een man van ‘absoluten'. Doe dit, doe dat niet. Als je dit doet, dan dat. Als je dat niet doet, dan gebeurt dit. Waar Paulus' teksten ingewikkeld worden door alle nuances en uitzonderingen, houdt Johannes het simpel. Hij zegt bijvoorbeeld: ‘Dat wij God kennen weten we doordat we ons aan Zijn geboden houden. Wie zegt: ‘Ik ken Hem,' maar zich niet aan Zijn geboden houdt, is een leugenaar; de waarheid is niet in hem.' - 1 Johannes 2:3-4 Dit laat weinig ruimte voor het maken van fouten. Wie houdt zich 100 procent aan Gods geboden? Zelfs Johannes niet. Gelukkig zegt Johannes zelf ook: ‘Kinderen, ik schrijf u dit opdat u niet zondigt. Mocht een van u echter toch zondigen, dan hebben wij een pleitbezorger bij de Vader: Jezus Christus, de rechtvaardige.' - 1 Johannes 1:2 In de rest van de Bijbel en zeker ook in het evangelie van Johannes zien we mensen fouten maken en toch worden ze aangenomen door God. Johannes kan dus niet bedoelen dat een christen nooit kan zondigen. Wat hij wel doet, is het toepassen van een schrijverstechniek. Door alles zwart-wit op te schrijven, zet hij de lezer op scherp. Johannes redeneert in cirkels De andere reden dat de eerste brief van Johannes zo uitdagend is, is dat deze preek niet lineair is opgebouwd. Hij gaat dus niet van punt A naar punt B naar punt C. Hij redeneert in cirkels. Hij gaat naar punt A, naar punt B, naar punt C, en weer terug naar A, maar ditmaal belicht hij een ander aspect van punt A. Hetzelfde met B en C, en dan keert hij weer terug naar A. De introductie van 1 Johannes lijkt erg op de opening van het Johannesevangelie. Ook hier heeft Johannes het over het Woord van God, dat hij in levende lijve heeft gezien. Met het Woord van God bedoelt hij Jezus, maar voor hem zijn God en Jezus één. Zie het als twee kanten van een medaille. Johannes spreekt in de ‘wij-vorm': ‘Wij - de apostelen - verkondigen de boodschap aan u'. ‘U' zijn alle mensen die Christus ook volgen. Door Gods Woord te horen, zijn ze verbonden met God. God is licht, wandel in het licht Het eerste punt dat Johannes naar voren brengt, is dat God licht is. Er is in Hem geen spoor van duisternis. Daarom moeten wij ‘wandelen in het licht'. Dat betekent: dicht bij God leven en doen wat Hij van ons verlangt. Of iets strenger gezegd: hou je aan Jezus' geboden. Welke zijn dat? De belangrijkste is in ieder geval het gebod dat Jezus gaf tijdens het laatste avondmaal met Zijn leerlingen: dat ze elkaar lief hebben zoals Hij hen lief heeft. Natuurlijk schieten we tekort. Maar daar hoeven we niet bang voor te zijn, want Jezus heeft voor al onze zonden betaald. Dat neemt niet weg dat we ernaar moeten streven om een ‘heilig leven' te leiden. Of, in de woorden van Johannes: een leven in het licht. Je leidt een leven in het licht als je de ander liefhebt. De zonde en het kwaad zijn al overwonnen. Dus we kunnen ook leven zoals God dat wil. Mits je de wereld niet liefhebt. ‘Volg de weg van Jezus, niet de weg van de wereld', zegt Johannes dan ook. Op de weg van de wereld zijn mensen jaloers en zelfzuchtig. Ze buiten anderen uit om er zelf beter van te worden. Het gaat hier vooral om trots en seksuele uitspattingen. Doe dit niet, want dit alles gaat voorbij. Wie Gods wil doet, blijft tot in eeuwigheid. Anti-christenen Er volgen stevige waarschuwingen voor de mensen die juist Jezus niet meer volgen. Johannes noemt hen ‘anti-christenen'. Ze deden zich voor als volgelingen van Jezus, maar bleken dat niet te zijn. Ze waren nooit oprecht in hun geloof. Maar wie zich aan de waarheid houdt en Jezus oprecht volgt, is een kind van God en kan niet verloren gaan. Johannes komt bij zijn tweede belangrijke boodschap aan over wie God is: God is liefde. Dit betekent dat wij - Gods kinderen - elkaar lief moeten hebben en elkaar niet mogen haten. Wat liefde is, hebben we geleerd van Jezus zelf. Hij gaf het voorbeeld door Zijn leven te geven voor ons. Wij mogen ons hart niet sluiten voor een broeder of zuster die gebrek lijdt. De apostel waarschuwt zijn lezers opnieuw voor de mensen die de waarheid verdraaien. Hij noemt ze nu valse profeten. Ze claimen namens God te spreken, maar als hun boodschap niet overeenkomt met wat de Bijbel zegt over Jezus, dan zijn ze geen echte profeten. Ware christenen houden zich aan de waarheid: dat God ons liefheeft en dat Hij Zijn Zoon heeft gestuurd om voor onze zonden te betalen. Deze onzelfzuchtige liefde moeten wij ook laten zien. Als wij bovendien Gods liefde voor ons zien, weten we ook dat we niet bang hoeven te zijn voor deze God. Er is geen straf. Ben je gered? Als wij geloven dat Jezus de Christus is, zijn wij uit God geboren. En wie uit God geboren is, overwint de wereld. Hij heeft ons lief, wij hebben Hem lief. Doordat we via ons geloof in de opgestane Jezus met God zijn verbonden, mogen we ook weten dat we eeuwig met Hem leven. De eerste brief van Johannes kunnen we op verschillende manieren lezen. Er is een manier die ik nog niet heb benoemd. Johannes wil dat zijn lezer zichzelf kan testen. Christenen kunnen worstelen met vragen als: hoor ik wel echt bij Jezus? Houdt Hij van mij? Heb ik God wel echt lief? En de hamvraag: ben ik gered? Johannes somt in totaal 11 vragen op. Als je deze positief beantwoordt, kun je er zeker van zijn dat je een oprecht geloof hebt. 1. Heb je gemeenschap met God en Jezus? (Vrij vertaald: dat betekent dat je dicht bij God leeft, dat je Zijn partner bent, dingen met Hem deelt.)

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João em Patmos, o início da revelação // Pr. Ayrton Zorzi - 17/08/2025

Like Jimmy Fallon's "Friday Thank You Notes," John of Patmos interrupts Revelation with seven letters to seven different churches in various cities. These letters reveal to us the diversity of Christian thought and practice in the ancient world, and pulls us back into the big, wild, vast ecosystem of God. 

REVELATION IS NOT A SCARY BOOK…IF YOU ARE A BELIEVER…CHRIST REVEALS TO US WHO HE IS…IN ALL OF HIS GLORY…HE REVEALS TO US HOW IT ALL ENDS…AND WE WIN! WHEN LIFE GETS TOUGH…AND YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO…DO WHAT YOU KNOW TO DO…BECAUSE YOU KNOW THAT CHRIST IS ORCHESTRATING IT! Revelation 1:9-11 ESV I, John, your brother and partner in the tribulation and the kingdom and the patient endurance that are in Jesus, was on the island called Patmos on account of the word of God and the testimony of Jesus. [10] I was in .the Spirit on the Lord's day, and I heard behind me a loud voice like a trumpet [11] saying, "Write what you see in a book and send it to the seven churches, to Ephesus and to Smyrna and to Pergamum and to Thyatira and to Sardis and to Philadelphia and to Laodicea." YOU DON'T HAVE TO KNOW WHAT CHRIST IS ORCHESTRATING…YOU JUST HAVE TO KNOW CHRIST!

The book of Revelation is both one of the most read and most misunderstood books of the Bible.  Attempts to “decode” or interpret the Apocalypse have often done more harm than good for the church.  Pastor Nathan Hoff and Pastor Dave Wollan will present a different approach to reading the Revelation, one more along the lines of a pastoral letter from Pastor John on Patmos to a beleaguered people. 

Assunto: A Visão do Cristo Exaltado - Apocalipse 1:9-20Nesta pregação da série sobre o livro de Apocalipse, o Pr. Igor Miguel explora a profunda visão do Cristo exaltado, conforme narrado por João em Apocalipse 1:9-20. Descubra como este livro, frequentemente mal compreendido, é, na verdade, uma obra de consolo, ânimo e encorajamento para a igreja, revelando quem é o verdadeiro soberano da história em meio a perseguições e incertezas.Pontos-chave desta mensagem:• João em Patmos: O apóstolo João, exilado na ilha de Patmos "por causa da palavra de Deus e do testemunho de Jesus", recebe esta revelação no "dia do Senhor".• A Descrição Gloriosa de Jesus: João descreve Jesus com "vestes talares e cingido... com cinto de ouro", cabelos brancos, olhos como "chama de fogo", pés como "bronze polido", voz como "muitas águas", sete estrelas na mão direita, e uma "espada fiada de dois gumes" saindo da boca, com o "rosto brilhando como o sol". Esta imagem ressoa com visões proféticas do Antigo Testamento, como as de Daniel e Ezequiel.• Identidade e Poder de Cristo: Jesus se revela como "o primeiro e o último", "aquele que vive" e que tem "as chaves da morte e do inferno (Hades)". Ele é o "Soberano dos reis da terra", o regente absoluto sobre todas as forças políticas e temporais.• As Sete Igrejas e os Candelabros: As sete igrejas da Ásia (Éfeso, Esmirna, Pérgamo, Tiatira, Sardes, Filadélfia e Laodiceia) são representadas pelos sete candelabros de ouro, e as sete estrelas são os anjos (mensageiros) dessas igrejas. Jesus é visto andando "no meio dos candelabros", simbolizando Sua presença constante e cuidado com Sua igreja.• Mensagem para Todas as Igrejas: Embora escrita para comunidades específicas sob perseguição (especialmente sob o Imperador Domiciano e o culto ao imperador), o número sete no Apocalipse indica que esta revelação se destina a toda a Igreja do Senhor na história, oferecendo consolo, encorajamento e uma perspectiva teopolítica.• "Não tenha medo!": A resposta de Jesus à queda de João é um poderoso convite a não temer, pois a esperança do cristão não está em projetos políticos ou na segurança terrena, mas na vitória de Cristo sobre a morte e o Hades.Compreenda como Apocalipse nos capacita a discernir a soberania de Deus sobre a história e a perseverar diante das tribulações, com a certeza de que Jesus, o Cristo glorioso, está presente e governa.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Ouça todas as pregações e séries disponibilizadas em nossas ferramentas e plataformas digitais: http://bit.ly/igrejaesperancaAcesse, inscreva-se e seja edificado! YouTube • Apple Podcast • Google Podcast • Deezer • RSS • Spotify--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Ajude a Igreja Esperança a manter suas atividades: Igreja Esperança CNPJ 10.703.989/0001-53 Banco Itaú Agência: 0937 C.Corrente: 43347-2

"Saint Irene, who was from Cappadocia, flourished in the ninth century. Because of her great beauty and virtue, she was brought to Constantinople as a prospective bride for the young Emperor Michael (8422-867); however, as St Joannicius the Great foretold, it was God's will that she assume the monastic habit instead. She shone forth in great ascetical labors, and suffered many attacks from the demons; while yet a novice, she attained to the practice of St Arsenius the Great, of praying the whole night long with arms stretched out towards Heaven (see May 8). God showed forth great signs and wonders in her, and she became the Abbess of the Convent of Chrysovalantou. She was granted the gift of clairvoyance and knew the thoughts of all that came to her. She appeared in a vision to the king and rebuked him for unjustly imprisoning a nobleman who had been falsely accused. Through a sailor from Patmos to whom he had appeared, St John the Theologian sent her fragrant and wondrous apples from Paradise. She reposed at the age of 103, still retaining the youthful beauty of her countenance. After her repose, marvellous healings beyond number have been wrought by her to the present day." (Great Horologion)

Scripture Reading: Revelation 1:9-20 The description of Jesus Christ, given in the first chapter of Revelation, is one of the most majestic pictures of our Savior found in the Scriptures. The awesome imagery is taken mostly from Old Testament passages and is meant to evoke from us the same reaction that this vision produced in John. While banished to the island of Patmos, John had the wondrous visions recorded in the book of Revelation.  In chapter 1:12-16, he sees Christ and he rehearses what he saw for us.  The person John saw was "like the Son of Man" (Dan 7:13).  He was dressed in a long robe (Dan 10:5; Exod 28:4) embroidered with gold, a garment of dignity, respect, and authority.  His hair was white like wool (Dan 7:9; Prov 16:31), signifying honor (Lev 19:32) and eternity (Dan :9).  His eyes were like a flame of fire (Dan 10:6; Rev 19:12), displaying judgment.  His feet were like polished bronze (Dan 10:6), representing glory, strength, and stability.  His voice was like the sound of torrential, rushing water (Dan 10:6), symbolic of majesty and power.  Out of His mouth came a sharp, two-edged sword (Rev 19:15), representing judgment.  When John saw this man … God the Son in all His glory … he fell at His feet, as if all the life had gone from him.  Jesus tenderly touches John and assures him that he need not be afraid.  Our response to Christ ought to be both profound awe, on the one hand, and heartfelt comfort and pleasure, on the other.  We hear in His voice the roar of torrential waters … and the whisper of a still small voice.  "Jesus, the very thought of Thee, with sweetness fills my breast . . ."

In the Bible? Praise is nearly always political. Certainly in the book of Revelation where crying out “Salvation belongs to our God” is a direct affront to the Emporer of Rome who claims salvation comes soley through him and his “Pax Romana”. And a post script to our series on Revelation and Resistance: Thanks be to God for artists like John of Patmos (and countless others across time and space!) who buoy communities seeking to be faithful to the Way of Jesus in the midst of and in direct resistance to the empire.Sermon begins at minute marker 3:37ResourcesBibleWorm podcast: Episode 650 - Revelation and Resistance - Praising God, Amy Robertson and Robert Williamson, JrChutzpadik definition, OED: “colloquial. Esp. in Jewish usage: showing chutzpah; impudent, impertinent; audacious, very self-confident.”“ICE detains mother after legal entry,” by Tim Huber, Anabaptist World, July 2025.Donate to Iglesia Cristiana Roca de Refugio, the Mennonite congregation in San Antonio where Pastor Dianne Garcia serves.Read more about Pax Romana on wikipedia“Salvation Belongs to our God,” Petra Praise: The Rock Cries Out, 1989. William Stringfellow, An Ethic for Christians and Other Aliens in a Strange Land, Waco, TX: Word, 1973.“You, Lord, are both Lamb and Shepherd,” text by Sylvia G. Dunstan, found in hymnal Voices Together, 432.Image: photo by Alex Radelich on Unsplash (detail)

Exiled on Patmos, the Apostle John receives a vision from Christ and dictates the message we now know as Revelation to seven churches across Asia Minor. This Sunday we focused on Pergamum, a church living in the shadows of Roman power—called “Satan's throne”—yet praised for its steadfast faith and refusal to deny Christ even amid persecution. Christ commends their loyalty but rebukes them for tolerating the teachings of Balaam and the Nicolaitans and calls them to repentance. He reminds us that open compromise with the world can dilute our witness and invites the faithful to overcome, promising hidden manna and the white stone of victory. May we, like the church in Pergamum, resist cultural pressures and faithfully proclaim that Christ is Lord above all.

Sunday Service: Revelation 1 introduces the Book of Revelation as a prophetic message given by Jesus Christ to the Apostle John through an angel, revealing events that must soon take place. John, exiled on the island of Patmos, receives this vision while in the Spirit on the Lord's Day. He describes a powerful and symbolic appearance of Jesus, who stands among seven golden lampstands and holds seven stars in His hand. Jesus identifies Himself as the First and the Last, the Living One who died and is now alive forever. He commands John to write down everything he sees and send it to seven specific churches in Asia. Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com                  

====================================================SUSCRIBETEhattps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNpffyr-7_zP1x1lS89ByaQ?sub_confirmation=1====================================================DEVOCIÓN MATUTINA PARA ADOLESCENTES 2025“HABLEMOS CLARO”Narrado por: Mone MuñozDesde: Buenos Aires, ArgentinaUna cortesía de DR'Ministries y Canaan Seventh-Day Adventist Church===================|| www.drministries.org ||===================08 de JulioApocalipsis"Pero bienaventurados vuestros ojos, porque ven, y vuestros oídos, porque oyen" (Mateo 13:16, RV60).Imagínate que estás en una isla desierta, no por vacaciones, sino porque estás en una misión de esas "series de realidades". Eso le pasó a Juan, pero en vez de pruebas de supervivencia, recibe las mejores vislumbres de lo que va a pasar en el futuro. Sí, estamos hablando del Apocalipsis, esa parte de la Biblia que parece sacada de una película de ciencia ficción.Juan estaba ahí, en Patmos, y no estaba precisamente de vacaciones. Estaba conectado con el wifi celestial y recibió un mensaje directo de Dios, un mensaje lleno de visiones sobre todo lo que se avecina y el regreso de Jesús, que promete ser más épico que un final de temporada.Aquí viene lo interesante: así como Juan recibió la información secreta de Dios, todos tenemos acceso a esa conexión divina. No se trata de tener superpoderes, sino de estar sintonizados con el canal de Dios. Como dice 1 Corintios 2:10, hay cosas alucinantes que Dios quiere mostrarnos, y todo lo necesitamos hacer es escuchar.Para captar esas verdades espirituales, necesitamos tener "auriculares" puestos, pero en el corazón y el alma. Al pasar tiempo en oración y sumergirnos en la Biblia, comenzamos a entender el mensaje de Dios, esas verdades profundas que él está compartiendo.Ahora, no es cuestión de pegarse al teléfono esperando una revelación. La cosa es buscar una conexión real, no una de esas de wifi que se cae, sino una conexión espiritual que no se cae ni se retrasa nunca. Cuando estamos en esa sintonía, empezamos a entender las cosas que Dios nos está pasando, como si tuviéramos una fuente interna de discernimiento espiritual.La historia de Juan nos recuerda que Dios está listo para compartir las escenas "detrás de las cámaras" con quienes realmente quieren saber. Y no se trata de tener un montón de likes [me gusta] o de ser un influyente espiritual. Se trata de mantener esa conexión con Dios al día, para entender el plan y no perdernos ni un episodio.Oración: Querido Padre: quiero esa sensibilidad espiritual para captar las verdades que tienes. Ayúdame a estar en la misma frecuencia, listo para recibir los mensajes celestiales y vivir con ese discernimiento que solo tú puedes dar. 

A Place Called Patmos- Bro. Wagner Rev 1:1-9

VIERNES 4 DE JULIO DE 2025 TU DOSIS DIARIA DE ESPERANZA “Yo Juan, vuestro hermano, y copartícipe vuestro en la tribulación, en el reino y en la paciencia de Jesucristo, estaba en la isla llamada Patmos, por causa de la palabra de Dios y el testimonio de Jesucristo. Yo estaba en el Espíritu en el día del Señor, y oí detrás de mí una gran voz como de trompeta…” (Apocalipsis 1:9-10) El apóstol Juan fue deportado a la Isla de Patmos, en soledad, a causa de la persecución a los cristianos. Sin iglesia, sin familia, sin hermanos que lo acompañaran, literalmente solo. Pero la Palabra de Dios nos dice que estaba en el Espíritu en el Día del Señor. Su fidelidad y compromiso se mantuvieron intactos y recibió la revelación del Apocalipsis. Nosotros tenemos iglesia, hermanos en la fe, dirección pastoral; pero ¿cómo está nuestra fidelidad a Dios cuando los problemas nos agobian? ¿Tomamos en serio nuestra relación con el Espíritu Santo? Que cada día que transcurra sea un día en el que vivamos en el Espíritu. (Gina Sánchez) -- Te damos la bienvenida a nuestras reflexiones diarias. Cada día leemos y meditamos en una porción bíblica, para encontrar revelación de Dios que encamine nuestros pasos y haga próspero nuestro camino. Esto es… DE DIOS, PARA TI, HOY. ....... http://www.findnewhope.com/nueva-esperanza ....... www.facebook.com/PastoresRobertoyYamiley ....... Pastores Roberto y Yamiley, De Dios Para Ti Hoy - New Hope en Español , Brandon, FL (813) 689-4161

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Daily Dose of Hope July 2, 2029   Scripture – Matthew 20:20-34   Prayer:  Almighty God, We rejoice in your perfect name.  We praise you and give you all the glory. We are grateful that you are a God who sits high and looks low.  Thank you for loving and caring for us.  We know that we fall short.  We know that we are not the people you want us to be.  But we want to do better.  Lord, help us set aside our scattered thoughts and focus on you this morning.  In these next few moments of silence, Lord, hear our prayers, hear our deepest needs...  Amen.   Welcome back to the Daily Dose of Hope, the devotional and podcast that complements the New Hope daily Bible reading plan.  We are currently doing a Deep Dive into the Gospels and Acts.  Today, we are finishing up Matthew 20.   In today's passage, we meet a mama who wants what's best for her boys.  Don't most of us parents really want our kids to do well in their jobs?  This woman was no exception.  She wanted her sons, James and John, to be ahead of the other disciples, seen as most worthy by Jesus.  She asked that when Jesus comes into his Kingdom, he would have one of her boys seated on his right and the other boy seated on his left. She wanted her sons to have the places of highest honor. This was not a small request, nor did she have any idea what she was asking. Let's get this straight.  There isn't anything wrong with ambition.  There isn't anything wrong with wanting to excel.  That's actually pretty important if we want to get things done in our lives.  And this mother was just looking out for her sons.  But I want you to picture this.  Here comes this mother with her grown sons in tow.  These are adult men, not little kids.  If we read the parallel passage in Mark 10, it's obvious these “boys” were in on the discussion.  They wanted to ask the same thing.  Maybe they felt like Jesus would be more empathetic toward their mama.  One thing that is interesting here is that their mother clearly believes that Jesus will come into his Kingdom.  She had faith in Jesus, so we have to give her kudos for that.  There were a lot of people doubting Jesus at this point.  So that is good. However, the competitiveness between the disciples was not good.  Even up through their time at the Last Supper, the disciples were always talking about who was the best and/or most important.  This mother and her boys coming to talk to Jesus about hierarchy in the Kingdom was one of several incidents in which the disciples just get things totally wrong.  God's Kingdom was not like earthly kingdoms with people wielding power over other people.  It wasn't about status or places of honor.  What this woman doesn't understand, nor do the disciples, is the servant nature of Jesus' Kingdom.  To be great in God's Kingdom, one must sacrifice much, more than they could ever anticipate.  They underestimated the level of sacrifice and humility required for Jesus' Kingdom and overestimated their own importance.  Don't we so often do the same?  Jesus is kind.  He doesn't put them down.  He just says, “You have no idea what it will cost you to sit next to me.”  It won't be long before Jesus will head to Jerusalem, disciples in tow, knowing he will be killed.  When Jesus asks if they understand the cost, they don't.  But he is asking them to suffer with him.  It will be Jesus who will die on the cross for the sins of the world, but all his disciples (including us) are also called to suffer by being faithful to him. And the disciples do suffer.  After Jesus' death and resurrection, the disciples are all in.  They are willing to suffer and die in Jesus' name.  James became the first disciple to die.  He was executed under Herod Agrippa I in Acts 12.  John was the last disciple to die; he ended up exiled on the island of Patmos.    At the end of this portion of Scripture, Jesus says something quite profound (he was known for doing that, you know.) He says the leaders of this world lord their power over the people.  But “not so with you.”   Four powerful and life-changing words.  The disciples are to behave differently.  We are to behave differently.  Jesus' followers are not supposed to be seeking earthly power and fame.  We are to be seeking Jesus.  How we get this so messed up.   The chapter ends with another miracle.  This seems appropriate.  Jesus is showing his disciples, “This is who we are.”   Blessings, Pastor Vicki

In our lesson in Revelation chapter 15 verses 3 and 4, our teacher Dr. John G. Mitchellhelps us to understand the song of Moses.The tribulation saints sing and exalt the marvelous works of the Lord God Almighty.Welcome to the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast. We are continuing our study of the book of the Revelation of Jesus Christ. The Apostle John wrote this book while imprisoned on the island of Patmos. He was there because of two things, the Word of God and the testimony of Jesus Christ. Jesus says He Himself also came to bear witness to the truth. (John 18:37) and He did.John wrote things that he saw, things that are, and now, the things which will happen after these things.So now, He hears the response of these tribulation saints. To the Lord God, the Almighty, the King of the saints, of the ages and of the nations, they rejoice in God our Savior!Here is Dr. Mitchell Revelation 15 verses 3 and 4.

The title Revelation comes from the Greek word apokálypsi, or ‘apocalypse', which in Greek means literally, the lifting of the veil. Ordinarily, a veil conceals or obscures that which lies beyond it, and when the veil is lifted, one sees clearly. But in this book the reverse is the case. John, the exiled poet of Patmos lifts a veil, and what we see beyond it is exceedingly less clear than what we expected to see…Sermon begins at minute marker 4:32Scripture: ​​​Revelation 13.1–18Photo by Juan Pablo Serrano on pexels

When Jesus gets to the garden, He takes three of the inner circledisciples—Peter, James, and John—and goes a little further. Jesusleft eight of the other disciples somewhere else in the garden, and He takesthese three a little further. What's interesting is that this is the third timethat Jesus has shared a special occasion with these three men. The first waswhen Jesus raised Jairus's daughter from the dead in Luke 8:41-56. The secondis when Jesus was on the Mount of Transfiguration and was transfigured beforethem in Luke 9:28-36. Youunderstand that even on this third occasion in the garden, there's somethingconnected spiritually with all three of these occasions, and that is death.Jesus raised Jairus's daughter from the dead when James, John, and Peter werein the room with Him on that occasion. Dr. G. Campbell Morgan, a great Biblepreacher, a British expositor, pointed out that each of these occasions hadsomething to do with death. In Jairus's house, Jesus proved Himself to bevictorious over death. On the Mount of Transfiguration, Jesus was glorifiedthrough death. There, He, Moses, and Elijah were talking about His decease, Hisdeath in Jerusalem, and, of course, His resurrection. Now here in the garden,Jesus is surrendering His life to death. Youremember also that James was the first apostle to die in Acts 12:1-2. John wasthe last to die, probably on the Isle of Patmos or maybe after He got out ofexile and came back to Ephesus. Peter experienced great persecution andeventually was crucified, they tell us, upside down in Rome. These threelessons were no doubt practical for them as they themselves prepared for deathand faced death as they did later. Sowe see Jesus is with these three disciples in the Garden of Gethsemane. I wouldreally encourage you to read Matthew 26:36-46. Matthew's gospel, on thisoccasion in verse 37, tells us that He took with Him Peter and the two sons ofZebedee and began to be sorrowful and deeply distressed. He said to them,"My soul is exceedingly sorrowful, even to death. Stay here and watch withMe." Then it says He went a little further. Here in chapter 22 of Luke'sgospel, in verse 41, He withdrew from them about a stone's throw. Ifyou think about that, a stone's throw was basically saying as far as it wouldtake to throw a stone. When the Jewish people were about to kill someone,Jewish execution always took place with a stoning. Luke giving us the distance,“a stone's throw”, was his way of telling us that Jesus was preparing for thatstone's throw, but it wouldn't be a stone's throw; it would be a crucifixionbecause Old Testament scripture prophesied that Jesus would be crucified. Hewould be hung on a cross; He would die in a cruel way; His blood would be shedthat way. SoJesus went about a stone's throw and He knelt down and prayed. Very interesting,Jesus had said to the disciples, "Watch and pray. I need your help; I needyour support during this hour. Watch and pray; be alert; be on the watch. Satanis out to destroy you; Satan is out to hinder us and keep us even from going tothe cross."  Jesusbegan to be very sorrowful. So Jesus asked them to watch and pray. In Matthew'sgospel, He actually did this two times, came back the third time, and said, "ThenHe came to His disciples and said to them, "Are you still sleeping andresting? Behold, the hour is at hand, and the Son of Man is being betrayed intothe hands of sinners. Rise, let us be going. See, My betrayer is at hand."(Matthew 26:45-46) Soyou see this whole picture unfolds, Jesus is in Gethsemane, pouring out His heartin prayer. Tomorrow we'll talk about what He prayed concerning that cup, thatcup that He prayed, "Take this cup away from Me, nevertheless not My will,but Yours, be done." Today,I trust that instead of being asleep spiritually we are alert, watching andpraying during our trial of temptation! God bless!

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====================================================SUSCRIBETEhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNpffyr-7_zP1x1lS89ByaQ?sub_confirmation=1==================================================== DEVOCIÓN MATUTINA PARA JÓVENES 2025“HOY ES TENDENCIA”Narrado por: Daniel RamosDesde: Connecticut, USAUna cortesía de DR'Ministries y Canaan Seventh-Day Adventist Church===================|| www.drministries.org ||===================19 de JunioPuertas abiertas y cerradas«Mira, yo estoy llamando a la puerta; si alguien oye mi voz y abre la puerta, entraré en su casa y cenaremos juntos». Apocalipsis 3:20El libro de Apocalipsis es uno de los más fascinantes de toda la Sagrada Escritura, tanto desde el punto de vista espiritual como literario. En una rocosa isla llamada Patmos, Juan «vio» y «oyó» «la revelación de Jesucristo» (ver Apocalipsis 22:8), y posteriormente se dedicó a transmitirla por escrito.Uno de los detalles más interesantes que surge al leer este enigmático libro es el que encierra la palabra «puerta». Esta palabra, en griego thura, aparece tres veces en el libro (Apocalipsis 3: 8, 20; 4: 1).* En dos de esas tres menciones, la «puerta» está relacionada con Dios y en ambas ocasiones la puerta está «abierta».Tanto en tiempos de Juan como en el presente, una puerta abierta es sinónimo de oportunidad, así como de acceso libre y garantizado.  ¿No es ese un hermoso mensaje para hoy? De parte de Dios, las puertas están siempre abiertas para sus hijos. Las oportunidades están garantizadas para ti. Tienes libre acceso para que en tu vida se cumpla el propósito que Dios preparó para ti desde antes de la fundación del mundo. Y las puertas no solo están abiertas para ti, sino que como es Jesús mismo el que las abre, nadie las puede cerrar (ver Apocalipsis 3: 8). Pero no olvidemos que hay una tercera puerta en Apocalipsis.La tercera mención a una «puerta» (gr. thura) aparece en Apocalipsis 3:20. Sin embargo, a diferencia de las otras dos menciones de esta palabra, esta «puerta», que a menudo se ha equiparado con el acceso al corazón humano, no está abierta. Mientras que Dios deja sus puertas abiertas y garantiza el acceso a la salvación y sus bendiciones, a menudo nosotros mantenemos cerrada la puerta que permite a Dios entrar en nuestras vidas. ¡Qué gran contraste!Hoy, como cada día, Jesús está tocando a la puerta de tu corazón. Él desea otorgarte las más ricas y abundantes bendiciones. ¿Cómo le responderás? 

NOTAS DE ELENAMaterial complementario de la escuela Sabática para adultosNarrado por: Patty CuyanDesde: California, USAUna cortesía de DR'Ministries y Canaan Seventh-Day Adventist ChurchMARTES, 17 DE JUNIOOTRA IMAGEN Y LA ORDEN DE ADORARLAPruebas y persecuciones sobrevendrán a todos los que obedezcan la Palabra de Dios y se nieguen a rendir culto a este falso día de reposo. La fuerza es el último recurso de toda religión falsa. Al principio emplea la atracción, así como el rey de Babilonia probó el poder de la música y la ostentación externa. Si esos atractivos, inventados por hombres inspirados por Satanás, no hacían que los hombres adoraran la imagen, las devoradoras llamas del horno estaban listas para consumirlos. Así será ahora [pronto]. El papado ha ejercido su poder para obligar a los hombres a que le obedezcan, y continuará haciéndolo. Necesitamos el mismo espíritu que fue manifestado por los siervos de Dios en el conflicto con el paganismo. Dando cuenta del trato que el emperador de Roma daba a los cristianos, Tertuliano dice: "Se nos arroja a las fieras para hacernos retractar; se nos quema en las llamas; se nos condena a prisiones y a minas; se nos destierra a islas, como Patmos, y todo ha fracasado". Así fue en el caso de los tres dignatarios hebreos; su ojo era único para la gloria de Dios; sus almas estaban firmes; el poder de la verdad los mantuvo firmes en su lealtad a Dios. Solo el poder de Dios nos capacitará para serle leales... Los mandamientos de los hombres finitos y pecadores deben hundirse en la insignificancia al lado de la Palabra del Dios eterno. La verdad debe ser obedecida a cualquier precio, incluso cuando las prisiones, las cadenas y el destierro nos miren de frente. Si eres leal y fiel, el mismo Dios que caminó con los tres jóvenes hebreos en el horno de fuego, que protegió a Daniel en el foso de los leones, que se manifestó a Juan en la isla solitaria, te acompañará dondequiera que vayas. Su presencia permanente te consolará y te sostendrá, y harás realidad la promesa: "El que me ama, mi palabra guardará; y mi Padre le amará, y vendremos a él, y haremos morada con él" (The Signs of the Times, 6 de mayo, 1897, "God's Care for His Children", párr. 16, 18). La bestia de dos cuernos "hace [ordena] que todos, pequeños y grandes, así ricos como pobres, así libres como esclavos, tengan una marca sobre su mano derecha, o sobre su frente; y que nadie pueda comprar o vender, sino aquel que tenga la marca, es decir, el nombre de la bestia o el número de su nombre". Apocalipsis 13:16, 17 (VM). La amonestación del tercer ángel es: "¡Si alguno adora a la bestia y a su imagen, y recibe su marca en su frente, o en su mano, él también beberá del vino de la ira de Dios!"... Después de amonestar contra la adoración de la bestia y de su imagen, la profecía dice: "Aquí está la paciencia de los santos; aquí están los que guardan los mandamientos de Dios, y la fe de Jesús". En vista de que los que guardan los mandamientos de Dios están puestos así en contraste con los que adoran la bestia y su imagen y reciben su marca, se deduce que la observancia de la ley de Dios, por una parte, y su violación, por la otra, establecen la distinción entre los que adoran a Dios y los que adoran a la bestia (El conflicto de los siglos, pp. 439, 440). 

(3:55) Bible Study: 2 Corinthians 3:15 - 4:1, 3-6 What is the hidden letter to the Corinthians? Father explains (21:58) Break 1 Father expounds on the meaning of the Veil. (27:24) Letters: Who was the woman well known among the apostles? When is a lay person permitted to open the tabernacle? Father answers these and other questions. Send him a letter at simon@relevantradio.com (35:07) Break 2 (35:40) Word of the Day Father shares three words of the day today? (37:49) Phones: Ken - question about Paul: I believe Paul had a near death experience and went to heaven. Ken - I love you Father Simon and appreciate you coming on every day. Father Simon needs to hear it from his listeners Carlos - there were people giving communion to out to patients in hospital without asking if they were catholic. is that right? John - when exactly did Thomas receive the holy spirit? Rocco - in the past as early Christians did they take the Eucharist home for the week after mass? Jan - can you recommend any reading material regarding detachment specifically regarding detachment from wanting good health in hard times? Christine - should spiritual mentors be the same as your confessor? AND when they pour the wine, i see they wipe the cup before drinking it. why? Rosemary - is it mandatory to go to mass after having surgery or do you need to go to confession first... Ricardo - is Patmos island a good place to go?

====================================================SUSCRIBETEhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNpffyr-7_zP1x1lS89ByaQ?sub_confirmation=1==================================================== DEVOCIÓN MATUTINA PARA MUJERES 2025“AMANECER CON JESÚS”Narrado por: Sirley DelgadilloDesde: Bucaramanga, ColombiaUna cortesía de DR'Ministries y Canaan Seventh-Day Adventist Church===================|| www.drministries.org ||===================09 de JunioEl Cordero que venció como León«Entonces uno de los ancianos me dijo: "No llores, porque el León de la tribu de Judá, la raíz de David, ha vencido para abrir el libro y desatar sus siete sellos"» (Apocalipsis 5:5).¿Has imaginado alguna vez al apóstol Juan, un anciano confinado a la soledad, llorando con amargura? Imagina que estás en Patmos y tu instinto de protección te acerca a él. Al llegar le preguntas: «¿Por qué llora, papito?» Él responde: «Porque no se ha encontrado en toda la tierra, ni en el cielo, ni debajo de la tierra, alguien que sea digno de abrir el libro que el anciano que está sentado en el trono tiene en su mano». Tú te quedas muda, pensando de qué libro habla Juan, mientras él sigue llorando.Nuestra mente no alcanza a comprender en toda su extensión lo que ocurrió en la isla de Patmos. Por tal motivo, el libro de Apocalipsis, en muchos casos, es el que menos queremos leer. Antes de verlo como un libro de juicios y terror, debemos de apreciarlo como un libro de victoria. Mientras, Juan sigue llorando, pues tú no lo has podido consolar. Uno de los veinticuatro ancianos se acerca a Juan y le dice: «Ya no llores, ya se encontró a uno que es digno de abrir el libro». En seguida Juan para de llorar y seca sus lágrimas. La sonrisa ilumina su cansado rostro, sus ojos brillan debajo de sus párpados caídos, mientras sus oídos siguen atentos a las palabras del anciano: «el León de la tribu de Judá ha vencido». Juan levanta la mirada buscando al León, pero en su lugar ve a un Cordero inmolado a quien los cuatro seres vivientes y los veinticuatro ancianos le están rindiendo adoración con cánticos y arpas.Juan ha dejado de llorar. ¿Por qué hoy tú sigues llorando? Si ya sabes que el León ha vencido y que te ha redimido, entonces para de llorar. Es probable que las lágrimas no salen de tus ojos y, sin embargo, vives quejándote de tu suerte, de la desdicha de este mundo, de la maldad que invade y destruye, de los líderes de la congregación, de la enfermedad, del silencio de Dios y otros motivos que tú conoces. No llores, es la orden. No hay motivos para seguir hundida en la tristeza y el desánimo. La buena noticia es que Jesús peleó por ti como un León y murió como un Cordero para que hoy obtengas la victoria. No llores. 

The apostle John came as close to being a time traveler as any man is likely to be. When he was sitting near the coast on the isle of Patmos one day, a great voice behind him said: “I am Alpha and Omega, the first and the last: and, What thou seest, write in a book, and send it unto the seven churches which are in Asia.” And what John saw was enough to make our hair stand on end.But we have to decide what it is we are reading when we pick up the Book of Revelation. There is a view that says John traveled in vision and saw the future. He saw people and events and tries to describe them for us as best he can. One source on this, for example postulates that John actually saw a helicopter assault in this vision, but having never seen a chopper, he described them as locusts. Mind you, he didn't say they were like locusts. He said they were locusts. The fundamental assumption here is that John was carried into the future and saw real events. And from that assumption comes another one. The events described in Revelation have, to all intents and purpose, already happened. Because John has seen them.“Now wait a minute”, I can hear someone say, “How can these things have already happened and be in the future at the same time?” We have walked smack into a paradox. Look at it this way. If they haven't happened, how could John have seen them as they happened. Before we blow a mental fuse, let's back away from this and consider another way of looking at the Book of revelation. John did not travel forward in time. He had a vision, and he wrote it down. That vision has come forward to us as the Book of Revelation.Someone once said that prophecy is history written in advance. I don't think so, and let me try to explain why. For history to be written in advance, it must already exist. That means you and I have no choice. The future is already written and all we can do is walk through it. Our choices are already written down and we can't change them. But I don't believe either the future or the past exist. The past no longer exists. The future does not yet exist. This has serious implications for the study of the Book of Revelation. So how should we look at this book?

Ezekiel 1:25-2:1; Revelation 1:9-17While these types of experiences seem rare, they can occur today, not only to great prophets but those that consider themselves ordinary believers. They are especially crafted by God to produce “Awe”, or what we call the “Fear of the Lord” which is a foundational experience (Proverb 1:7, 9:10) which aids the believer to develop “Compassionate wisdom.” This type of experience usually induced by either theophany or angelic appearance can be shocking to the surprised recipient but it is given to produce awe of God. This experience prepares the believer for a very challenging call and mission. This type of experience can also resolve the subtle evil of becoming “over-familiar” with God: all daddy and no Lord; which may lead to a primarily egocentric relationship, where God becomes an easy broker or a soft touch: Remember that in the Lord's prayer “your Kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven” come before Give us today our daily bread etc. God has for all of us His will to be done on earth and sometimes it is so challenging that He gives such shocking experiences. It helps produce awe, respect, reverence for God that surpasses the normal human responses like fear because of the difficult call and challenge to their faith. And as in Paul's life, God given radical manifestation began his ministry and continued throughout his ministry (Acts 9:23:11; 27:23)Our key passages (Ephesians 1:25-2:1; Revelation 1:9-17) Continue to illustrate the humanly uncomfortable manifestations for God's prophets' but what begins as a shock ends with wisdom, confidence in God and His plan.Usually these shocking manifestation of God occur when God's macro/major plans are revealed: Other examples are easy to locate in Scripture.  Abraham's call in Genesis 12:3 “Where he fell face down” before God's revelation.Moses Burning Bush experience in Exodus 3, The whole chapter records Moses shock and human reticenceIsaiah's reaction in Isaiah 6:1-5 especially verse 5, “woe to me!” I am ruined… because eyes have seen the king, the Lord almighty” Remember also Job 42:1-5)Mary's response to the angel Gabriel, Luke 1:29-30 “... Mary was greatly troubled and confused at the angel's words'The disciples at Jesus's transfiguration (Matthew 17:6 “When the disciples heard the voice of the Lord, declaring Jesus as His son, they fell facedown to the ground, terrified!While these experiences themselves seem to be far from a blessing they all lead to a great respect for God and HIs personal call in their lives, an “Awe” and confidence that He who calls us is able to empower us to get it done (Philippians 1:6) a shock experience that leads to glory.Finally these experiences can be distinguished from an Ananias and Sapphira type of experience. Which illustrates a judgment from God. John the revelator's “falling at the risen Jesus's feet”, as though dead that produced great fear” was only a prelude to His call that produced great awe before God: John was “awestruck” before Jesus and His great Revelation. He received an experience while in prison at the island of Patmos, to encourage him to continue to see and write God's final Revelation. John still had a purpose for the Kingdom & God had not abandoned him, even in prison.Amen 

Join Dr. James Spencer on the Thinking Christian Podcast with Dr. Shane J. Wood, author of Thinning the Veil: Encountering Jesus Christ in the Book of Revelation. Dive into a unique perspective on Revelation that moves beyond end-times predictions to focus on a transformative encounter with Christ. Explore themes of John's loneliness on Patmos, the nature of persecution as pressure to conform, and how the revelation of Jesus Christ calls believers to live faithfully in the present. This episode offers fresh insights for Christians seeking to understand Revelation not just as a roadmap of the future, but as a call to a deeper, Christ-centered life today.

“Oh, another dreary day. Nothing exciting is going to happen.” When was the last time you felt like that? John the disciple probably did on the island of Patmos. But something exciting did happen one day—he saw a vision of heaven and the new earth! Imagin

“That Sunday evening the disciples were meeting behind locked doors because they were afraid of the Jewish leaders. Suddenly, Jesus was standing there among them! ‘Peace be with you,’ he said. As he spoke, he showed them the wounds in his hands and his side. They were filled with joy when they saw the Lord!” (John 20:19–20 NLT) If we were telling the origin story of the Christian church, this would be a compelling first scene. A handful of Jesus’ followers hiding behind closed doors, shell-shocked, confused, and too scared to show their faces in public. Suddenly the risen Jesus miraculously appears in the flesh, victorious over sin and death, confirming the truth of everything He taught and promised them. At some point, either while Jesus was in the room or after He left, the truth must have dawned on them. If the One they served is more powerful than sin and death, then (1) they had nothing to fear, and (2) the world needed to know. We see their newfound boldness and sense of purpose in the passages that follow. That’s the power of the resurrection. Armed with that power, this small group of believers changed the world. And most of them sacrificed their lives to do it. According to church tradition, Peter took the gospel to Pontus, Galatia, Bithynia, Cappadocia, and Asia. He was crucified upside down because he told his executioners that he wasn’t worthy of being crucified in the same manner as Jesus. Andrew spread the gospel through what is now Russia, Turkey, and Greece. He, too, was crucified. Thomas wasn’t present when Jesus first appeared to the disciples in John 20. And he doubted their story. But when Jesus appeared again, and Thomas saw Him, his doubts disappeared. He took the Good News of Jesus’ resurrection all the way to India. He died after being impaled by the spears of four soldiers. Philip spread the gospel in North Africa and Asia Minor. After he converted the wife of a Roman official, the official had him put to death. Matthew, the tax collector, traveled to Persia and Ethiopia to spread Jesus’ message. He was stabbed to death. Bartholomew accompanied Thomas to India and also shared the gospel in Armenia, Ethiopia, and Southern Arabia. He was crucified. James, the son of Alphaeus, shared the Good News of Christ throughout Syria. He was stoned and then clubbed to death. Simon took the gospel to Persia. He was put to death there when he refused to make a sacrifice to the sun god. Matthias was the man chosen to replace Judas Iscariot. He shared the gospel in Syria, where he was burned to death. John is believed to be the only disciple who died a natural death. He was exiled to the penal colony of Patmos. The apostle Paul traveled extensively to share the gospel. He was beheaded in Rome. The apostle John ended his Gospel with these words: “Jesus also did many other things. If they were all written down, I suppose the whole world could not contain the books that would be written” (John 21:25 NLT). Among the “many other things” was the impact Jesus had on a small group of ordinary people. He changed their lives forever. And, in turn, they changed the world in His name. As Jesus’ followers, we’re still called to change the world—one life at a time. We have Good News to share—the best news, in fact. If we’re faithful to our calling, we can impact lives for eternity. Reflection question: In what ways would you like to be bolder in sharing your faith with others? Discuss Today's Devo in Harvest Discipleship! — Listen to the Greg Laurie Podcast Become a Harvest PartnerSupport the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Take up your cross, my cross, and follow:ME: OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST.So, if you become a Christian, and you should and I pray that you are, you have one promise from our Lord of what is to come, and that is:PERSECUTION.Of course there is joy, rejoicing, grace, bliss, faith, hope, strength, and so much more when you join forces with, become a disciple of, and fall in love with:JESUS CHRIST.But, there comes with all these positives, the negative of:PERSECUTION.For the most part, the world hates Christianity. Secularists disavow and dislike anything about Jesus. And that leaves secular governments to crack down on Christians, Christianity, and the belief and practice thereof.Take China for example. The Chinese Communist Dictator Xi Jinping has tightened his grip on religious activities in the world's second most populous country. The Chinese Communist Party announced last week that starting May 1, foreign missionaries will be prohibited from sharing their faith or preaching, as well as establishing religious organizations. So, if you are Christian in China, you cannot testify about your faith and belief in Jesus Christ. Nor can you preach the gospel of Jesus Christ. Nor can you establish congregations, churches, or any type of religious Christian organization in China. That to me is simply unbelievable and unacceptable, and it will be for so many Christians in China. Nothing will prevent them from sharing and testifying, nothing. And many will become martyrs, jailed, or even killed-executed for their faith. They will gladly, willingly, and lovingly take up their cross, lay their all on the altar, and count themselves blessed if martyrdom happens, and as a result, they go to their eternal reward. China and the Chinese Communist Party are absolutely brutal.The Chinese Communist Party wants to SINICIZE all religion in China. That is, whatever the Communist Party determines religion to be, will be the only one in China. After May 1, 2025, there will be new regulations, a greater crack-down on all religions, but especially Christianity and persecution will be the new normal.We often think of Russia as the main enemy of the United States. Traditionally, that nation has been just that. But today, the number one threat to democracy and America, is none other than the second most populous country in the world:CHINA.It is becoming a superpower and its military strength, army, navy, marines, and special forces grow every day and becomes the number one threat to America and the world over. It is a nation to be reckoned with and it will be used by the forces of evil to challenge every nation in the world. Small wonder that, whatever we the people may think of the means used by President Trump, he stands up against China knowing this incredible threat which begins with democracy, freedom of speech, the practice of religion, subterfuge and infiltration, spying in America and other countries, none of which will be tolerated by the Trump administration.And the same thing happens in Egypt. We hear little about persecution of Christianity in Egypt, but it exists in large measure. Christians face daily discrimination, harsh restrictions, and constant pressure to hide their faith. And in the world at large, it is estimated that 1 in 7 Christians face harassment, violence, or even death, and in Africa the number of Christians enduring constant PERSECUTION is one in five. PERSECUTION of Christians who have given their entire lives to Jesus Christ is on the rise everywhere as both scripture and our Lord, prophesied. Soon, it will be worldwide and in every nation. Are we ready, are you ready, true believer in Jesus Christ, to face that persecution? The Apostle Paul was beheaded because of his Christian faith. The disciple, Peter, was crucified. James was murdered. John was ostracized to Patmos. The early church, especially under Roman dictator Nero, experienced aggressive persecution. It began at the time of our Lord, and it will continue until the rapture.Are you ready? Ready to lay your all on the altar, and take up the cross of Jesus Christ and stand for Him and your faith when persecution comes at you, are you? I do hope so, for it is a decision none of us have had to make in America, not really, even though there is indeed mild persecution. But the day will come when mild is replaced by aggressive. Then and only then, will you know the strength of your faith and the extent to which you really believe in Jesus Christ.And the same thing now exists in Australia, AUSTRALIA NO LESS! In NEW SOUTH WALES (NSW), newly enacted legislation allows prayer or expression of any religious belief if and only if it is not directed to changing or suppressing an individual's sexual orientation or gender identity. If any would pray in that way that is a crime and punishable by imprisonment. In practice, this law would criminalize anyone who said a prayerful word with regard to sexual orientation or gender. REPENT of such, and off to jail you go.And more, everywhere, and persecution has only just begun. Again, when you are faced with that, aggressively or even passively, are you ready to stand, resist, and to accept persecution, even criminal penalties for your faith, are you?Thankfully however, the younger generation begins more so to TURN TOWARDS RELIGION. That is a first start, but sooner or later, that TURN we do hope turns to Christianity and to the person of Jesus Christ. The very respectful research firm BARNA has found in a nationwide survey that 77% of American teens are interested and even motivated to “continue learning about Jesus throughout the rest of their lives.” That at least is a start but by no means the end. Remarkably 52% of the younger generation said they are very interested in knowing more about Jesus. May it be so.There seems to be, said Barna, an openness and curiosity about spiritual matters among today's teens and young adults, a good thing, but only a start. Many of America's young know the futility of the woke generation and its so-called principles, and hunger for something more, much more. They can only find that in Jesus Christ and I hope they continue to search until such time as HE is found. We the believer should thank God that there is now an openness to Christianity and truth which has not existed for years, and revival is on the horizon. All of that is happening in spite of persecution, in spite of the secular, godless governments which somehow have gotten control as witnessed by what is happening in China, Australia, Egypt, and many other nations. The love of Jesus Christ is the most powerful force on this earth, and it should be our prayer that our teens, our younger generation, in our beloved America finds and experiences that love, and no matter the persecution which may come, and it will, continue searching until they find the ultimate answer:HIM,OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST.

In February 2025, Ralston College hosted a landmark symposium in Savannah, Georgia, bringing together leading thinkers, artists, educators, and students for a searching conversation about the renewal of our shared culture. Over the course of a wide-ranging roundtable, speakers explored the collapse of higher education, the need for sacred space, the conditions for reawakening beauty and truth, the integral importance of literature, music and architecture, and the crucial role of the young in rebuilding a meaningful culture that can inspire and endure. This conversation is not an academic exercise in abstraction. It is the practical work of preservation—of remembering what the world has forgotten, and of laying foundations for what must come next. The roster of speakers is as follows: Stephen Blackwood: Why we are on the verge of renaissance James Orr: Why America is ready for change David Butterfield: Why colleges are the institutions to build James Hankins: Why the Italian Renaissance emerged Joseph Conlon: Why learning languages is essential Gregg Hurwitz: Why literature must resonate outside academia Jonathan Pageau: Why renewal requires in-person, communal remembrance Samuel Andreyev: Why music needs to know its tradition to thrive Christian Sottile: Why we need beautiful architecture Mari Otsu: Why Ralston College was the place that changed my life Authors, Artists, and Works Mentioned in this Episode:  Sir Isaac Newton Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Friedrich Hölderlin's Patmos Martin Heidegger John of Patmos, a figure traditionally identified with John the Apostle or John the Evangelist Desiderius Erasmus of Rotterdam The Cambridge Five Sir Niall Ferguson Saint Benedict of Nursia Flavius Magnus Aurelius Cassiodorus Charlemagne Alcuin of York Walter de Merton Gaius Marius Marcus Tullius Cicero Paradiso – the third and final part of Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy Francesco Petrarca Cola di Rienzo Richard Wagner's opera Rienzi Livy (Titus Livius) Homer Plato Plutarch “JD Vance States the Obvious About Ordo Amoris” – in First Things, by James Orr Pythagoras Plato's dialogue Phaedrus Charles Dickens Alfred Hitchcock William Shakespeare Metamorphoses by Publius Ovidius Naso (43 BCE – 17 CE), known as Ovid Albert Camus – The Stranger James M. Cain – The Postman Always Rings Twice Fyodor Dostoevsky's Crime and Punishment Edgar Allan Poe Oscar Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray Michelangelo Buonarroti Pope Julius II The Bible Ezra Pound, quote from ABC of Reading (1934) Professor Jeffrey Eley Mark C. McDonald The Medici Family Gian Giorgio Trissino Andrea Palladio Otto Wagner The Black Paintings (Las Pinturas Negras) by Francisco Goya Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio Peter Paul Rubens  

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God doesn’t want us to remain how He found us. He wants us to grow, to be refined. It’s a lifelong process, and it’s one even the most famous biblical figures experienced. Notes: Focus verses - Mark 1, Mark 10 Jesus picked ordinary men. We all are called by God. Jesus meets us where we are; not where we think we should be. You are called by God. James and John struggled with pride, impatience, and a fiery zeal. #1 The Raw ElementsMark 1:19–20 James and John were impulsive. Jesus is constantly calling us closer to Himself. Read Luke 9:53–56 James and John were nicknamed “The Sons of Thunder.” #2 The Refining ProcessMark 10:37–41 God’s discipline is a sign of His love. "But He knows where I am going.And when He tests me, I will come out as pure as gold." Job 23:10 (NLT) James and John started out as rough, impulsive, self-seeking men,but they didn’t stay that way. #3 The Finished ProductActs 12:1–2 “I, John, both your brother and companion in the tribulation and kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was on the island that is called Patmos for the word of God and for the testimony of Jesus Christ.” Revelation 1:9 (NKJV) The process of being refined by God is lifelong. 1. Pray2. Serve3. Give4. Be Present --- Learn more about Greg Laurie and Harvest Ministries at harvest.org. This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners.Support the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.