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Letter to the Church of Ephesus | Revelation 2:1-7
The first letter from Christ is to Ephesus. His primary concern is that they have left their first love – Him. He urges them to repent and return. This is the church of the Apostolic Age (30-100 A.D.).
Introduction: Understanding the Letters to the Churches
Before we begin our study of the letters to the seven churches of chapters two and three, we need to discuss some introductory materials and how to understand (interpret) these letters to the churches.
Jesus, The God-Man Judge | Revelations 1:8-20
Revelation opens with a picture of Jesus as the God-Man who stands in the midst of His church as the Judge.
Abraham’s Intercession for Sodom and Gomorrah | Genesis Chapter 18
God returns for a visit with Abraham and confirms the birth of Isaac and strengthens the faith of Sarah. But, also while He is there, He reveals to Abraham the impending judgment upon Sodom and Gomorrah. Abraham intercedes for them (namely his nephew Lot) and we learn some wonderful things about God’s nature.
Greetings From God | Revelations 1:1-7
In the opening of the letter of Revelations, we are introduced to the author of this letter/book, the Trinity (the tri-une godhead of the Father, the Spirit and the Son). Also, the theme of the overall book is stated: “the coming of Jesus Christ”.
The Sign of Circumcision | Genesis Chapter 17
Thirteen years after the incident of Hagar’s birth of Ishmael to Abram, God returns to him and issues a sign of the covenant: circumcision.
Introduction to the Study of Revelation
Introduction to the study of Revelation.
Abram’s Lack of Faith (The Birth of Ishmael) | Genesis Chapter 16
In Genesis 15 we celebrate Abram’s faith and God’s making of the covenant with him. He is doing so well, only to fall once again in weakness of faith. How? Sarah concocts a plan to “help” God fulfill His promises and creates massive problems for the family and the descendants of Abraham unto this day.
God Ratifies His Covenant With Abram | Genesis 15:7-21
After returning from the Battle of the Kings, God appears to Abram in a vision and restates His covenant. He later confirms that covenant with a visual ratification.
The Righteousness of Abram | Genesis 15:1-6
After Abram returns from the battle of the kings, God appears to him in a vision and reaffirms His promise of a seed and many descendants. Abram believes God and his faith (belief in God’s promise) is counted as righteousness.
The War of the Kings | Genesis 14:1-16
After Lot departs from Abram, there is a war of the kings in the Transjordanian area. Lot is captured and Abram is determined to save him. What will become of the promise (seed)? That is, what happens if Abram dies in battle? What does this say to the future descendants of Abraham?
Melchizedec Meets Abram | Genesis 14:17-24
After returning from the battle of the kings, Abram is met by Melchizedec. Who is this Melchizedec? And what is so significant about this encounter?
