I began to read the Holy Scriptures upon my knees, laying aside all other books, and praying over, if possible, every line and word...I would be so overpowered with a sense of God's Infinite Majestey, that I would be constrained to throw myself on the ground, and offer my soul as a blank in His hands, to write on it what He pleased.
-George Whitfield
This Week's Passage: Revelation 2:12-15
“To the angel of the church in Pergamum write:
These are the words of him who has the sharp, double-edged sword. I know where you live—where Satan has his throne. Yet you remain true to my name. You did not renounce your faith in me, not even in the days of Antipas, my faithful witness, who was put to death in your city—where Satan lives. Nevertheless, I have a few things against you: There are some among you who hold to the teaching of Balaam, who taught Balak to entice the Israelites to sin so that they ate food sacrificed to idols and committed sexual immorality. Likewise, you also have those who hold to the teaching of the Nicolaitans.
This List:
1) He sends angelic messengers to His church
2) He wants stuff written down.
3) He has a sharp two-edged sword.
This is an intense way to start a letter. It says something about both him and the tone in which he is writing this letter.
4) He knows where we dwell. He is interested, he pays attention to where we are.
5) He knows where Satan is. What does this say about Him? Satan can’t hide from Him. The Lord knows where the enemy is.
6) He recognizes when we don’t lose faith in difficult circumstances even in the midst of a demonic atmosphere.
7) He recognizes by name those who are faithful witnesses even unto death.
8) There are things in the church that He is definitely against
9) He points out the things that are not right in His church...he’s committed to seeing his bride righteous
10) He points out false teaching
11) He is looking out for Israel and those that would try to make her stumble with bad teaching.
Declarations:
You send messengers/angels to your church...you send help
Your words are important and you want us to understand them so you have them written down. Writing is a gift from you to us
You have a sharp-two edged sword
You know where we are, where we live work and where we dwell and spend our time..you’re paying attention
You know where satan is, there is no where he can go that he can Hide from your overpowering presence
You recognize steadfast faith, even in the most difficult places and situations
You see those who have given their lives unto death
You see things that are not right with your church
You point out the things that are not in line with your heart
You are committed to good teaching and theology and you point it out when we are off track
You are deeply in love with Israel and are committed to seeing her come into the fullness and committed to opposing those who oppose her
You are interested in Good theology
Song: Good Teacher
For you don’t leave us on our own
When we’re wrong you open up our eyes
When I’m walking the wrong path
You direct me to the right way
You won’t leave me on my own
To figure out what you have to say
Because you are a good, good teacher
You are a good good leader
You are fierce when it comes to speaking your word
Speaking of you rightly
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