Jesus Among His Churches - Revelation 1.9-20
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Here is the snapshot from "Jesus Among His Churches - Revelation 1.9-20" on September 22, 2024.
John and the seven churches were in desperate need of a renewed vision of the Risen Jesus. Faced with persecution, false teachings, and overwhelming cultural pressures, it felt as though hope was fading. Yet, in the midst of these challenges, the vision of Jesus' glory and power was the encouragement they needed to press on. They needed to be reminded that Jesus reigns victorious over all circumstances, and that His resurrection power gives them strength to endure. Just as John and the early churches needed this assurance, so do we today. We too must look to the Risen Christ to strengthen our faith and help us face challenges and resist compromise.
#1 We must listen to Jesus in Scripture:
John, the Apostle, was in exile on the island of Patmos, facing persecution "on account of the word of God and the testimony of Jesus." While in the Spirit on the Lord's Day, John hears the voice of Jesus, commissioning him to write what he sees and send it to the seven churches. Today, Jesus speaks to his church through Scripture, the apostles teaching, and just as he gave John a message for the churches, we are called to listen, study, and obey the word of God.
#2 We must behold and worship the risen Jesus:
When John turns to see the voice speaking to him, he witnesses a powerful vision of the risen Christ. This vision is filled with symbolic imagery: Jesus is described with white hair, symbolizing wisdom, eyes like flames of fire, representing penetrating insight, and a voice like the roar of many waters, portraying His power. Jesus’ presence among the lampstands signifies that he walks among his churches, He knows them and tends to them as a priest tends to the temple’s lamps. These symbols don’t just tell us what Jesus looks like, but reveal who He is: the reigning and powerful king.
#3 We must not fear for Jesus is with us:
John’s immediate response is to fall at Jesus’ feet as though dead. But Jesus lays his hand on him and says, “Fear not,” affirming him that He is "the first and the last," "the living one," who died and is now alive forever. Jesus holds the keys of death and Hades, declaring his authority over life and death itself. This powerful truth should drive out fear from his followers. Jesus knows his churches, walks among them, and he holds them securely in his hand.
Jesus is not dead. He is risen, reigning in glory. Because of the resurrection of Jesus, we can persevere with courage, hope, and conviction. We serve a living King, who holds all authority, and we can be confident, even in suffering, that we too will rise with him. We must keep our eyes on the risen Jesus, whose glory assures us of ultimate victory.
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Here is the snapshot from "Jesus Among His Churches - Revelation 1.9-20" on September 22, 2024.
John and the seven churches were in desperate need of a renewed vision of the Risen Jesus. Faced with persecution, false teachings, and overwhelming cultural pressures, it felt as though hope was fading. Yet, in the midst of these challenges, the vision of Jesus' glory and power was the encouragement they needed to press on. They needed to be reminded that Jesus reigns victorious over all circumstances, and that His resurrection power gives them strength to endure. Just as John and the early churches needed this assurance, so do we today. We too must look to the Risen Christ to strengthen our faith and help us face challenges and resist compromise.
#1 We must listen to Jesus in Scripture:
John, the Apostle, was in exile on the island of Patmos, facing persecution "on account of the word of God and the testimony of Jesus." While in the Spirit on the Lord's Day, John hears the voice of Jesus, commissioning him to write what he sees and send it to the seven churches. Today, Jesus speaks to his church through Scripture, the apostles teaching, and just as he gave John a message for the churches, we are called to listen, study, and obey the word of God.
#2 We must behold and worship the risen Jesus:
When John turns to see the voice speaking to him, he witnesses a powerful vision of the risen Christ. This vision is filled with symbolic imagery: Jesus is described with white hair, symbolizing wisdom, eyes like flames of fire, representing penetrating insight, and a voice like the roar of many waters, portraying His power. Jesus’ presence among the lampstands signifies that he walks among his churches, He knows them and tends to them as a priest tends to the temple’s lamps. These symbols don’t just tell us what Jesus looks like, but reveal who He is: the reigning and powerful king.
#3 We must not fear for Jesus is with us:
John’s immediate response is to fall at Jesus’ feet as though dead. But Jesus lays his hand on him and says, “Fear not,” affirming him that He is "the first and the last," "the living one," who died and is now alive forever. Jesus holds the keys of death and Hades, declaring his authority over life and death itself. This powerful truth should drive out fear from his followers. Jesus knows his churches, walks among them, and he holds them securely in his hand.
Jesus is not dead. He is risen, reigning in glory. Because of the resurrection of Jesus, we can persevere with courage, hope, and conviction. We serve a living King, who holds all authority, and we can be confident, even in suffering, that we too will rise with him. We must keep our eyes on the risen Jesus, whose glory assures us of ultimate victory.
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