The Book of Revelation

John in Revelation has a message for us about repentance, but why does he make it so difficult? Why can’t he just give it to us straight? Andrew reflects on the importance of understanding how John uses the Old Testament, especially the story of the exodus.

The book of Revelation has to do with the implementation of Jesus’ victory on the earth. Andrew considers how the theme of holy judgment is central to this message and how it connects with our lives today.

Worship is more than singing songs. Liam considers how John’s vision of worship in heaven instructs us about the true nature of Christian worship.

Joel looks at the seventh and final letter to the churches. The church in Laodicea was neither hot nor cold, neither healing nor refreshing to its city. Are we danger of becoming lukewarm and, if so, what’s the remedy?

Liam explores the theme of patient endurance: ‘the characteristic of someone who is unswerved from their deliberate purpose and loyalty to the faith by even the greatest trials and sufferings.’

‘Jesus wants us to be alive to him so we can live for him.’ Peter explains how Jesus brings hope to a struggling church.

Jesus says in this letter that he searches hearts and minds. Ozie looks at how this realisation can both encourage and challenge us.

Jesus has some strident things to say to the church that fails to hold fast to the word of truth. Helen considers what we might learn from his warning, and also from his glorious promise ‘to the one who is victorious.’ 

Jesus offers a different crown and a different definition of victory compared to our culture. Liam presents the inspiring story of the Christians of Smyrna and how their story speaks to us today.

Jesus loves the church … but he still had some harsh things to say to the churches in John’s day. How should we take Jesus’ words of rebuke? And what does he mean when he says, ‘You have forsaken the love you had at first’?