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The believers in Sardis are lacking in good works; the Lord encourages them to repent and to wake up. The believers in Philadelphia have remained faithful in the face of false teaching; the Lord encourages them to continue in faithfulness. The believers in Laodicea are lukewarm in their works; the Lord encourages them to become rich in faith.

BibleGateway: Revelation 3 ESV Text: Revelation 3 Revelation 3 (Listen) To the Church in Sardis 3:1 “And to the angel of the church in Sardis write:… Read More »The believers in Sardis are lacking in good works; the Lord encourages them to repent and to wake up. The believers in Philadelphia have remained faithful in the face of false teaching; the Lord encourages them to continue in faithfulness. The believers in Laodicea are lukewarm in their works; the Lord encourages them to become rich in faith.

The believers in Ephesus have endured in the true faith, but their love has faded; the Lord encourages them to resume their acts of love. The believers in Smyrna face persecution; the Lord encourages them to be faithful unto death. The believers in Pergamum have been infiltrated by false teachers; the Lord encourages them to repent. The believers in Thyatira also have been infected with false teaching and practice; the Lord encourages them to reject falsehood and to hold to the truth.

BibleGateway: Revelation 2 ESV Text: Revelation 2 Revelation 2 (Listen) To the Church in Ephesus 2:1 “To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: ‘The… Read More »The believers in Ephesus have endured in the true faith, but their love has faded; the Lord encourages them to resume their acts of love. The believers in Smyrna face persecution; the Lord encourages them to be faithful unto death. The believers in Pergamum have been infiltrated by false teachers; the Lord encourages them to repent. The believers in Thyatira also have been infected with false teaching and practice; the Lord encourages them to reject falsehood and to hold to the truth.

While in exile on the island of Patmos, John received a revelation from the Lord. John sends messages from the Lord to seven churches in Asia Minor: Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea.

BibleGateway: Revelation 1 ESV Text: Revelation 1 Revelation 1 (Listen) Prologue 1:1 The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants1… Read More »While in exile on the island of Patmos, John received a revelation from the Lord. John sends messages from the Lord to seven churches in Asia Minor: Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea.

The faithful people of the Lord humbly listen to His Word; great rejoicing results! Isaiah concludes his prophecy with a description of the final judgment and the eternal glory of the Lord.

BibleGateway: Isaiah 66 ESV Text: Isaiah 66 Isaiah 66 (Listen) The Humble and Contrite in Spirit 66:1   Thus says the LORD:  “Heaven is my throne,    and the earth… Read More »The faithful people of the Lord humbly listen to His Word; great rejoicing results! Isaiah concludes his prophecy with a description of the final judgment and the eternal glory of the Lord.

The Lord promises to send the Messiah, Who will accomplish salvation. In response to this salvation, we praise the Lord. Many, however, remain deaf and blind to the Gospel.

BibleGateway: Isaiah 42 ESV Text: Isaiah 42 Isaiah 42 (Listen) The Lord’s Chosen Servant 42:1   Behold my servant, whom I uphold,    my chosen, in whom my soul… Read More »The Lord promises to send the Messiah, Who will accomplish salvation. In response to this salvation, we praise the Lord. Many, however, remain deaf and blind to the Gospel.

“For just as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of the great fish, so will the Son of Man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.” (Matthew 12:40, ESV) Peter confesses Jesus as the Christ. Jesus predicts His death and resurrection. Jesus teaches that his followers also must bear their own crosses.

BibleGateway: Matthew 16 ESV Text: Matthew 16 Matthew 16 (Listen) The Pharisees and Sadducees Demand Signs 16:1 And the Pharisees and Sadducees came, and to test… Read More »“For just as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of the great fish, so will the Son of Man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.” (Matthew 12:40, ESV) Peter confesses Jesus as the Christ. Jesus predicts His death and resurrection. Jesus teaches that his followers also must bear their own crosses.

The Lord destroys His enemies in vengeance. Yet He has mercy on His chosen people. We join Isaiah each day in praying for mercy from the Lord. He grants us mercy for the sake of Christ.

BibleGateway: Isaiah 63 ESV Text: Isaiah 63 Isaiah 63 (Listen) The Lord’s Day of Vengeance 63:1   Who is this who comes from Edom,    in crimsoned garments from… Read More »The Lord destroys His enemies in vengeance. Yet He has mercy on His chosen people. We join Isaiah each day in praying for mercy from the Lord. He grants us mercy for the sake of Christ.