“You tolerate that woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophet . . . [and] misleads my servants into sexual immorality and the eating of food sacrificed to idols.” — Revelation 2:20 YesterdayRead More…
Alive for Good Works
“I know your deeds, your love and faith, your service and perseverance, and that you are now doing more than you did at first.” — Revelation 2:19 The Son of God, withRead More…
Thyatira
“These are the words of the Son of God. . . .” — Revelation 2:18 To the church in Thyatira, Jesus reveals himself as “the Son of God.” This is the firstRead More…
Rewards Follow Repentance
“To the one who is victorious, I will give some of the hidden manna. I will also give that person a white stone with a new name written on it, known onlyRead More…
A Few Things
“I have a few things against you. . . . Repent therefore!” — Revelation 2:14-16 Many of the Christians in Pergamum remained true to Jesus. That would not have been easy. AnRead More…
To The Church in Pergamum
“These are the words of him who has the sharp, double-edged sword. I know where you live—where Satan has his throne. Yet you remain true to my name.” — Revelation 2:12-13 TheRead More…
A Healthy Church’s Troubles
Paul devoted himself . . . to preaching, testifying to the Jews that Jesus was the Messiah. But when they . . . became abusive, he . . . said . .Read More…
Looking Beyond Persecution
“Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer.” — Revelation 2:10 If I had the privilege of being with Jesus throughout his ministry years, I would have been onRead More…
To Smyrna
“Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you life as your victor’s crown.” — Revelation 2:10 To the family of God, near and far, young and old,Read More…
Victory!
“To the one who is victorious, I will give the right to eat from the tree of life, which is in the paradise of God.” — Revelation 2:7 To live in EphesusRead More…