Highlight Paul was writing to the church in Corinth to remind them of their identity in Christ. They had heard and believed in the good news of Jesus. Now they must daily remember to take off the old ...  Read More

Highlight Today we will continue on the ancient Jewish style of apocalyptic format that the book of Revelation is written in. To review, the definition of the ancient apocalyptic style is “literature ...  Read More

Highlight John’s original audience were the seven churches in Asia and all believers everywhere. Scholars believe that the churches were likely under pressure and persecution from the Emperor Domitia...  Read More

When teaching His disciples how to pray, Jesus says: “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” Matthew 6:9-10...  Read More

Highlight The Old Testament uses the phrase “fear of the Lord” often. The meaning of fear is not one of fright, but more of love, reverence, or obedience. Then Jesus says in John’s gospel “Anyone who ...  Read More

Highlight As mentioned earlier in the week, Paul had written to the church in Rome about the possibility of widespread persecution. Now we have Paul who is in prison in Rome speaking to the church in ...  Read More