The Apostle Paul was one of the most prolific missionaries and church planters in church history. He was an absolute machine when it came to sharing the good news of Jesus Christ and establishing churches in new places. During his …
Acts 13-14 1. Missionaries are sent by local churches. (Acts 13:1-3) 2. Missionaries enter new mission fields. 3. Missionaries share the gospel. (Acts 13:38-39) 4. Missionaries make disciples. (13:48-52) 5. Missionaries plant churches and develop leaders. (14:21-22) 6. Missionaries report …
We celebrate many things at Christmas: family, food, generosity, blessings, and more. However, the heart of Christmas is the incarnation of Jesus Christ. The word incarnation literally means “into flesh.” It refers to God becoming human in order to come to this …
I’ve always been fascinated by names. If I see someone with a unique name, I’ll ask them what it means. I find names interesting. My name is not unique. In fact, Matt is one of the most common names for …
Questions/Comments Verse 1 – Flowing from the throne What does it imply that the river is flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb? The thrones of God and the Lamb are near. God and the Lamb (Jesus) …
We’ve come a long way in the Book of Revelation. We’ve heard about the Seven Churches, the Four Living Creatures, the 24 Elders, the Seven Angels, the Throne Room of Heaven, the Seven Seals, the Seven Trumpets, the Seven Bowls, …
Questions/Comments? Verse 1 – New heaven Heaven here could refer to the sky. The idea is that the earth and sky will be new, or the earth and its atmosphere. The sky will, indeed, be made new. However, heaven as we …
When I was a kid, my family and I visited the city of St. Augustine. I remember looking at several sites there, including the oldest schoolhouse in America. It’s a really cool city with lots of history. However, one place …
Questions/Comments Verse 19:3 – Forever and ever This phrase speaks to the eternality of the judgments against sin. Verse 19:4 – Twenty-four elders and four living creatures We were first introduced to these figures in Revelation 4, and they are featured …
Here we are, nearing the end of the Book of Revelation. Chapter 20 pretty much wraps up all the descriptions of judgment that will come upon evil and sin. This chapter is sort of “Evil’s last stand.” Once again, in this …
