We all load our suitcases for life with what the world promises will make us wise—predictions, solutions, human answers—yet when Revelation calls for wisdom to understand the beast, it217;s asking something far more unsettling: whose wisdom are we actually following?
Most of us know what it feels like to start strong in our faith and then quietly fizzle out from that initial strength — and the churches in Revelation2–3 knew that feeling, too. As Jesus responds to them with a reward for the one who 220;conquers,221; what does conquering look like for ordinary, fizzle-prone people like us?
Why does it seem like we declare God217;s victory, and yet it often doesn217;t feel very victorious? When Christmas joy collides with year-end weariness and plans that never quite landed, Revelation 12 can help us better understand where that elusive victory really is.
We live in an information age, bombarded with worldly wisdom, theological wisdom, biblical wisdom, and endless 220;pratical221; wisdom for Christian living—and much of it may actually be wise. Yet Paul217;s words encourage us to ask: 220;Does all this knowledge lead us to know God, or have we mistaken knowing things about Him for knowing Him?221;
Once the Christmas packages are cleared away, the dark sections of life can become painfully visible again—and we may have no idea how to fix them. Revelation22 meets that helplessness with a river of life, a tree for the healing of the nations, and a coming day when night will be no more.
What kind of service prepares us for Jesus217;s return? Pastor Tim continues our series in Matthew 24-25, looking this week at how we are 220;good221; in God217;s eyes.
Are we prepared for Jesus217;s return? Pastor Tim continues our series in Matthew 24-25, looking this week at Jesus217;s call that we always be prepared.
