To make some overall points about the seven churches Jesus addressed in Revelation, I began last week to address one of the most important factors in a successful life or church: the ability to listen to, and truly hear, what others are saying to us—especially the Lord. One of the most common...

After the Lord explained to John that what he was about to see was a revelation of Jesus, He gave John a message for each of the seven churches in Asia Minor. Why those churches? Together, the Lord’s messages to these churches were a message to the whole church, throughout the church age. These...

Even though the true Christian life is the hardest life we can live, it is also the best and the most fulfilling life we can live. It is hard, but it is worth it, with dividends that will last for eternity. The righteousness, peace, and joy that we find in His kingdom are worth much more than any...

The Father chose the name Jesus for His Son because Jesus means Joshua in Hebrew. Jesus is a warrior leader like the biblical Joshua, who led Israel into the promised land. Jesus is now leading all who follow Him into our promised land. This is not just for eternity, but for the present as well...

Why is so much in the book of Revelation about the antichrist, the beasts, the false prophet, the great harlot, and all the primary enemies of the Son of God? Because we see in this vision how these enemies of God are overcome by the revelation of Jesus Christ, and by the power and authority of...

“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. Blessed is...

This week, we return to our study of the book of Revelation with a short review, starting with the first sentence: “The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show to His bondservants, the things which must shortly take place …” (see Revelation 1:1). This revelation is about Jesus Christ...

2024 saw the beginning of a profound change in the political landscape of America. Some nations are ahead of America in this, and some are behind. However, it is obviously a worldwide movement. In 2025, both the changes and the battles over them will surely spread and deepen. It is going to be...

Since President-Elect Donald Trump first announced his intent to run for U.S. President in 2015, he has been one of the most hated people of our time, even by many who for decades had claimed to be his friends. Still, he shocked the world and won the office. Then, he became perhaps the most...

I have sought to lay a foundation for our study of the book of Revelation which we will continue in depth in 2025. However, it is customary to use the Words for the Week at the end of the year to recap the past year and look into the coming year. As has been the case of every year since 2014, I...