Revelation 3:7-8 The Church of Philadelphia – This church was commended for their faithfulness and loyalty. This and the Church at Smyrna were the only two of the seven that received no rebuke from the Lord. This church helps us to know what our church should look like so that we too might experience the blessings … Read more
Revelation 3:1-3 The Church of Sardis was said to be alive, but the Lord declared it to be dead. Romans 1:18 describes a downward spiral when man ignores the Truth of the Gospel revealed both inwardly and outwardly. How much more that downward spiral occurs when we deny the truth that we know as Believers. Sardis was known … Read more
Revelation 2:17 – The Lord concludes His letter counsel and encouragement. Once again the phrase he who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches stresses the importance of these words and our responsibility to hear and heed them. The one who heeds and overcomes will receive from Him some of … Read more
Revelation 2:10-11 The Church of Smyrna were told to be faithful until death, and they would receive the crown of life. The crown is eternal life, and perseverance proves their faith as they endure suffering. Jesus has no reprimand for the faithful church at Smyrna. Those who prove the genuineness of their faith by remaining faithful … Read more
Revelation 2:8-11 The Church of Smyrna is the next church that this letter is addressed to. It was a church that experienced a great deal of persecution. It is sad but true that the strongest churches throughout history have been those that have suffered the worst persecution. Scripture links persecution and spiritual strength. James tells … Read more
Revelation 2:2-4 The Greek word used for “know” refers to a complete and full knowledge as opposed to another Greek word which is a knowledge that increases with added information. This is a reference to God’s attribute of omniscience. He knows the future as well as the past with perfect clarity. Nothing is hid from … Read more
Revelation 1:20 – The word “mystery” does not mean a mystery in our sense of the term. It means something which is meaningless to the outsider but meaningful to the one who possesses the key (Mark 4:11ff). Here as in the Mark passage, Jesus goes on to give the inner meaning of the seven stars … Read more
Revelation 1:17-18 – John’s reaction to this is also similar to his experience with the glory of Jesus on the Mount of Transfiguration. He was overwhelmed with terror and fell at His feet like a dead man. Daniel reacted in much the same way when an angel appeared to him (Daniel 10:8-9; 8:17). Isaiah was … Read more
Revelation 1:12-13 As we begin to consider the vision of John we bring to play the first of our 3 key rules of interpretation that we spoke of in our earlier studies: figures of speech are clearly marked either in the context or from some other part of the Bible. John says that he turned … Read more
Revelation 1:9 The setting for this vision was the island of Patmos the island to which John was banished. It is and island ten miles long and six miles wide. It was located only about forty miles from the great city of Ephesus. It was an isolated, barren, rocky island with hills rising to about … Read more
This book will help you to trace the source of Jewish and Christian faith through the Land, the people, and the Scriptures. Presented with “you are there” imagery enriched with Old Testament prophecy and New Testament fulfillment. It will help you to understand the unity between Old and New Covenants.
Where Jesus Walked is an excellent travel companion for a trip to Israel, personal devotions, Bible studies, or as a background for the history and events in the life of Yeshua.
The Scripture references uniquely correlate Old Testament prophecy from 500 to 3500 years before the birth of Yeshua with New Covenant fulfillment. Full-color locator maps help readers understand the geographic context of the events. Over 100 full-page photographs place you at the sites where the events occurred and help to visualize what took place.
Fascinating personal portraits of 24 people who walked with Yeshua complete the story of the New Covenant and provide historical background to the people in His earthly life. Including the Apostles, Mary, Martha, Mary Magdalene, Herod, and others.