Revelation repeatedly calls us to simple heartfelt worship of God.
It invites us to put aside earthly idols that demand our worship.
John wrote Revelation when Christians faced persecution from the Roman
empire.
The churches he wrote to were frightened by the empire's military might.
But John reminds them that Rome is not the ultimate power - God is.
There is a spiritual battle between good and evil described in these
chapters.
Though it talks of destructive forces, God can destroy destruction
without being destructive.
Heaven falls silent so God can hear the cries of his people on earth.
At the communion table, we proclaim the lamb sacrificed on the cross as
the ultimate power, not political or military forces.
We must continue to worship God amidst life's struggles, holding onto
all that is good.
We explore Revelation's call to worship God above all earthly powers.
Though the middle chapters describe spiritual battles, John reminds us
that God, not the mighty Roman empire, is the ultimate power. God
destroys evil without being destructive himself. Overall we are to
worship God amidst life's struggles, proclaiming Christ's sacrifice as
the greatest power.
Listen again to key parts of our services from 1 year ago
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