ACT1: JESUS IS CENTER STAGE
“On the Lord’s Day the Spirit took control of me, and I heard a loud voice, that sounded like a trumpet, speaking behind me. It said, “Write down what you see, and send the book to the churches in these seven cities: Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea.” I turned around to see who was talking to me, and I saw seven gold lampstands, and among them there was what looked like a human being, wearing a robe that reached to his feet, and a gold band around his chest. His hair was white as wool, […]
GOD’S THEATER, GOD’S PRESENTER AND GOD’S AUDIENCE
“When, however, the Spirit comes, who reveals the truth about God, he will lead you into all the truth. He will not speak on his own authority, but he will speak of what he hears and will tell you of things to come.” John 16:13
The best way to read the book of Revelation is to read it as God’s drama production. That is how one can grasp the prophecies contained in John’s letter. The book of Revelation reads like God’s prophetic drama. This show is presented in God’s theater, to the church, and by the Holy Spirit. […]
JOHN’S EYEWITNESS ACCOUNT
“The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show to His bond-servants, the things which must soon take place; and He sent and communicated it by His angel to His bond-servant John, who testified to the word of God and to the testimony of Jesus Christ, even to all that he saw.” Revelation 1:1-2
The book of Revelation contains signs and symbols that may seem strange and difficult to understand. That is why, when looking at this book, there are three things that you need to know. These ideas will help you grasp this mysterious letter. First, […]
IT’S ALL ABOUT PROPHECY
“Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of the prophecy, and heed the things which are written in it; for the time is near.” Revelation 1:3
The book of Revelation contains a lot of strange symbols and signs that most people do not understand. That is why, when looking at this book, there are three things that you need to know. These three ideas will help you understand John’s letter. The first thing that you need to know is the book is all about prophecy. The book of Revelation contains prophecies from God. These […]
THE PREACHING OF GOD’S WORD
“I have complete confidence in the gospel; it is God’s power to save all who believe, first the Jews and also the Gentiles” Romans 1:16
“How then will they call on Him in whom they have not believed? How will they believe in Him whom they have not heard? And how will they hear without a preacher? How will they preach unless they are sent? Just as it is written, “HOW BEAUTIFUL ARE THE FEET OF THOSE WHO BRING GOOD NEWS OF GOOD THINGS!” Romans 10:14-15
Do not let the enemy deceive you into thinking that the preaching of God’s Word is […]
THE HELPER & THE STUDENT
“Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.” 1John 4:4
Jesus is looking for disciples that will heed His heads up. He wants us to be His followers. He’s looking for people who want to be all in. It’s not just about going to the church building, it’s also about living out our faith. No, we cannot do this by ourselves and He does not expect us to. In college, there are tutors on board that offer help to the students. Similarly, […]
THE TEXTBOOK
“Preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; correct, rebuke, and encourage with great patience and teaching. For the time will come when people will not tolerate sound doctrine, but according to their own desires, will multiply teachers for themselves because they have an itch to hear what they want to hear. They will turn away from hearing the truth and will turn aside to myths”
2 Timothy 4:2-4
If there’s anything we need to do today, it is to be grounded in the Word of God. If we remember, Paul warned […]
THE PROFESSOR
“When the Judgment Day comes, many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord! In your name we spoke God’s message, by your name we drove out many demons and performed many miracles!’ Then I will say to them, ‘I never knew you. Get away from me, you wicked people!”
Matthew 7:22-23
All prophecy in the Bible is about Jesus. John’s book of Revelation is just a particular focus on Jesus as the revelation of God. In fact, everything written in the Bible points to Him. Jesus is everything; the Word manifested! He embodies it, He fulfills it, and […]
COLLEGE DROPOUT
“Therefore, my dear friends, just as you have always obeyed, so now, not only in my presence but even more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. For it is God who is working in you both to will and to work according to his good purpose.”
Philippians 2:12-13
Far too often, some college students wait to the last minute to cram for an important test. No matter how much time beforehand they were given to study, they do not open their textbooks. This happens in spite of the professor’s warning and the numerous tutors […]
HEADS UP
“Listen!” says Jesus. “I am coming soon!
I will bring my rewards with me, to give to each one according to what he has done.”
Revelation 22:12
In college, professors will often give their students warnings and advice on what to study for an upcoming exam. These examinations can count up to one-hundred percent of a student’s grade! That can put a lot of pressure on students to pay attention and to study for what is coming in the future. It is a relief to know, however, that most colleges offer tutors […]