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Revelation 3:7-8 meaningFebruary 19, 2023

 In the opening to the letter to the church in Philadelphia, Jesus promises this faithful church with an opportunity to walk in authority.

Revelation 3:4-6 meaningFebruary 15, 2023

Jesus promises blessings to those in the church in Sardis who have not defiled themselves, telling them that they will be safe from the second death and will have their good deeds exalted in the presence of God.

Revelation 3:2-3 meaningFebruary 15, 2023

Jesus confronts the church in Sardis about the state of their faith and instructs them to wake up and become aware of what is really going on, lest they fall asleep and be surprised by Jesus's coming. 

Revelation 3:1 meaningFebruary 15, 2023

The letter to the church in Sardis, the fifth of seven letters to churches in Asia Minor, begins with Jesus invoking his position of authority and challenging the church, stating that He knows the church in Sardis is not living an authentic faith.

Isaiah 25:10-12 meaningFebruary 14, 2023

Isaiah predicts the humiliating defeat of God's enemies with a graphic image of how the LORD of hosts (armies) will push down Moab's face into a giant manure pile as Moab flails like a swimmer to escape the suffocating stench.

Isaiah 25:6-9 meaningFebruary 14, 2023

Isaiah prophesies about a lavish banquet that the LORD of Hosts will prepare to celebrate His victories over the kingdoms of the earth. This Messianic Banquet will also celebrate the LORD of Host's victory over sin and death. He will wipe away all tears and sorrow. Isaiah teaches that this day is the day that God's people have long awaited.

Isaiah 25:2-5 meaningFebruary 14, 2023

Isaiah prophesies about the future doom of "the city" by means of the prophetic past tense. This proud city who opposed God and oppressed His people will be defeated. The strong kingdoms of the world will gape in reverent awe at what the LORD of Hosts has done to it. The weak will rejoice in the LORD's liberation of them.

Isaiah 25:1 meaningFebruary 14, 2023

Isaiah begins a prophetic song of praise by proclaiming to the LORD that He is God. And he promises to exalt His name for the wonderful things He has done—things which were planned long ago that have been performed with perfect faithfulness.

Matthew 26:20-25 meaningFebruary 6, 2023

Jesus identifies Judas as His betrayer. The Passover meal begins. During the meal with His disciples Jesus makes the startling announcement that that one of the twelve will betray Him. This troubles the disciples. Jesus quietly but clearly identifies Judas as His betrayer.

Matthew 26:14-16 meaningFebruary 6, 2023

Judas’s Bargain: Judas seeks out the chief priests in order to betray Jesus. He asks them what they will give him for doing this. They reply “thirty pieces of silver”—the prescribed compensation to be paid an owner for the accidental death of his slave. Judas agrees.

Psalm 91:14-16 meaningJanuary 31, 2023

Because of the Lord's providential care, those faithful to Him will overcome all manner of adversity. If difficulty comes into our lives, God has authorized it, and we can trust that it is for our best. His ministering spirits see to our care and protection.

Psalm 91:8-13 meaningJanuary 31, 2023

Because of the Lord's providential care, those faithful to Him will overcome all manner of adversity. If difficulty comes into our lives, God has authorized it, and we can trust that it is for our best. His ministering spirits see to our care and protection.

Psalm 91:5-7 meaningJanuary 31, 2023

Even in the face of death, we can know that we are in God’s hand, and He has our best interest at heart.

Psalm 91:3-4 meaningJanuary 31, 2023

God is the Deliverer who overcomes evil with good. It is the unyielding faithfulness of the Lord Himself that creates this protective environment for those who abide in His care.

Psalm 91:1-2 meaningJanuary 31, 2023

The Lord is the Living God of proven protection and sure strength upon whom the faithful may fully lean.

Revelation 2:24-29 meaningJanuary 31, 2023

The faithful believers in Thyatira are instructed to persevere and are promised favor with God and a position of authority.

Revelation 2:21-23 meaningJanuary 31, 2023

Jesus explains that He gave the woman whom He calls Jezebel the chance to repent, but since she refused, He will deal with her accordingly, as He will with all of us when we are judged for our actions.

Revelation 2:20 meaningJanuary 31, 2023

Jesus corrects the church in Thyatira for how they have allowed "the woman Jezebel" to lead believers into sinful acts that lead away from trust in God and deeds of faith.

Revelation 2:18-19 meaningJanuary 31, 2023

Jesus, the one who will slay the wicked, greets the church in Thyatira and commends them for their continuance in faith and good works.

Daniel 8:23-27 meaningJanuary 31, 2023

The Vision of the Ram and the Goat Explained: A king will come from one of these Greek kingdoms. He will be deceptive, crafty, powerful, and will destroy many men, including many Israelites. He will defy God and glorify himself as God. The prophecy is true that he will halt the temple sacrifices, but he will ultimately be killed. This prophecy concerns both Antiochus Epiphanes and the antichrist in the end times. Daniel is sick for many days, and still does not fully understand what he saw.

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