The Church of Notable Devotion || Revelation 3:7-13
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Our study today comes from Revelation 3:7–13, Jesus’ message to the church in Philadelphia. Unlike most of the other churches in Revelation, Jesus offers no condemnation, only praise. Despite their small numbers and limited influence, the believers in Philadelphia were commended for keeping His word and remaining loyal to His name. This passage powerfully highlights the enduring importance of devotion and faithfulness to Christ.
Today, J. Mark teaches Mark 5:10-20, concluding the lesson on Jesus “going to the dark side.” Jesus’ interaction with a demon-possessed man shows us several steps on what we should do when we are called to dark places. This passage shows how Jesus has given us the power through His Holy Spirit to confront evil. He has commissioned us as His witnesses to call people to choose which side they will be on.
The Church of False Appearances || Revelation 3:1-6
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In this episode, J Mark examines Jesus’ letter to the church at Thyatira found in Revelation 2:18–29. Although this church was known for its love and perseverance, some believers had become captivated by deception and were drifting toward spiritual danger. Jesus addresses the seriousness of their compromise, warning them of judgment if they do not repent, while also encouraging those who remain faithful. This lesson explores Christ’s message to Thyatira through four key elements: the commendation, the accusation, the exhortation, and the compensation.
In this episode, J Mark looks at where Jesus casts out the man’s demons in Mark 5:1-20. In the Gospels, we see Jesus going into dark situations and bringing light and redemption. In this passage, Jesus shows his power over Satan. He took several different steps that we must be willing to take when we face difficult situations and serve in difficult places.
The Church of Alluring Apostasy || Revelation 2:18-29
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In this episode, J Mark examines Jesus’ letter to the church at Thyatira found in Revelation 2:18-29. Although this church was known for its love and perseverance, some believers had become captivated by deception and were drifting toward spiritual danger. Jesus addresses the seriousness of their compromise, warning them of judgment if they do not repent, while also encouraging those who remain faithful. This lesson explores Christ’s message to Thyatira through four key elements: the commendation, the accusation, the exhortation, and the compensation.
Today, we examine the account of Jesus calming the storm in Mark 4:35-41. In this account, the disciples feared the storm, and Jesus demonstrates his authority over it by calming it with his powerful words: “Peace, be still!” We face storms in our lives, and Jesus has the power to calm those. The question is: “Is Jesus in your boat?”
Merry Christmas! In this special time of year, we worship God for sending his Son to live among us—”The word became flesh and dwelt among us.” In this episode, we celebrate the birth of the Savior with a variety of musical selections that focus on different aspects of His coming to earth as a baby. So, I invite you to sit back, worship, and ponder the meaning of the Incarnation.
If you were to sum up all of Jesus’ teaching in one word or theme, what would it be? Jesus’ teaching centers on His Kingdom, and in Mark 4, he reveals aspects of the kingdom of God through parables. In today’s lesson, J. Mark walks through this passage and highlights three steps that reveal “The Mystery of the Kingdom”—proclamation, progression, and potential.
The Church of Carnal Compromise || Revelation 2:12-17
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What do you think of when you hear the word compromise? One of the definitions of compromise is “to make a shameful or disreputable concession,” as in compromising your values or truth. People compromise for a variety of reasons, just as the church of Pergamum in today’s lesson compromised. As we continue our journey through the Book of Revelation and the letters to the seven churches, we come to the church at Pergamum. Jesus is sending them a message, and it follows the same pattern we have used in previous studies: commendation, accusation, exhortation, and compensation. I’ve titled our study, “The Church of Carnal Compromise.” Our text is Revelation 2:12-17.
Today, we are finishing the second part of A Fruitful Life, taken from the familiar “Parable of the Sower” in Mark 4. In the previous episode, we examined the skill of the sower, the quality of the seed, and the first type of soil—the soil of the footpath. Today, we’ll look at three more types of soil—rocky, thorny, and good. When we understand the condition of our soil, we can make it our goal to allow the Word of God, in the hands of the Spirit of God, to plow deeply in our hearts and help us bear fruit that brings God glory.
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