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Understanding Scripture and the role of the Church in the 21st Century. We will wrestle with the Kingdom of God, the mission of God’s people, and how this applies to the Church in the 21st Century
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Monday Jul 24, 2023
Monday Jul 24, 2023
Rob and Vinnie continue their study of the seven messages by looking at the words of encouragement and warning in the seven messages and what it means for the church today. In this episode, they look at Ephesus, Smryna, and Pergamum.
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Monday Jul 17, 2023
Monday Jul 17, 2023
In this episode, Rob and Vinnie discuss the seven messages of Rev 2-3 and why they are important for understanding the book of Revelation as a whole. Then they look at the descriptions of Jesus in each of the seven messages and how the image relates to the rest of the book of Revelation as well as its importance for understanding each of the messages.
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Monday Jul 03, 2023
Monday Jul 03, 2023
In this episode, Rob and Vinnie continue to examine the seven messages of Rev 2-3 by examining the religious/cultural context behind the messages and the book of Revelation.
They examine the Roman religious system, as well as look at what living conditions were like in the Roman world.
Finally, they discuss why the churches of Smyrna and Philadelphia were having trouble with the local synagogues
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David deSilva A week in the life of Ephesus:
McKnight/Matchett Revelation for the Rest of Us
David deSilva Unholy Allegiances
Michael Gorman Reading Revelation Responsibly
Monday Jun 26, 2023
Monday Jun 26, 2023
In this episode, Rob and Vinnie begin a look at the seven messages (letters) of Rev 2-3. Although many jump to the heavenly vision of Rev 4 and skip the seven messages, these chapters are integral to understanding the book of Revelation.
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Notes:
Prophetic messages
- Each of the seven messages begins with the prophetic formula “these are the words of” (2:1, 8, 12, 18; 3:1, 7, 14).
Apocalyptic catchphrase “Let the one who has an ear hear what the Spirit is saying to the churches” (2:7, 11, 17, 29; 3:6, 13, 22)
In the very middle of the seven messages we read, “And all the churches will know that I am the One who searches the minds and hearts” (2:23).
Three-Four pattern
the first three messages the exhortation to “the one who has an ear” (2:7, 11, 17) precedes the promise “to the one who overcomes (2:7, 11, 17).
In the last four messages, this is reversed so that the promise to the one who overcomes (26; 3:5, 12, 21) precedes the exhortation to “the one who has an ear” (2:29; 3:6, 13, 22).
The message to Smyrna and the message to Philadelphia refer to those who “say they are Jews” (2:9; 3:9) but are instead a “synagogue of Satan” (2:9; 3:9).
Thyatira is the center and the most important of the messages (2:18-29).
Rev 2:20-23
Ezek 39:23
Rom 1:18
Rom 1:24, 26, 28
Rev 3:19
Ezek 36:20-21
Rev 2:14-15
Monday Jun 19, 2023
Monday Jun 19, 2023
In this episode, Rob and Vinnie begin an introduction to the Seven Messages of Rev 2-3 by interviewing Mark Wilson who is the founder and director of the Asia Minor Research Center in Antalya, Turkey. Mark is the premier scholar on the seven churches today.
Mark Wilson is the founder and director of the Asia Minor Research Center in Antalya, Turkey, the country where he and his wife Dindy have lived since 2004. Mark received a D.Litt. et Phil. in New Testament at the University of South Africa where he is also a Research Fellow. He is also Professor Extraordinary of New Testament at Stellenbosch University. He is a member of many academic societies including the Society of Biblical Literature, the Evangelical Theological Society, and the American Society of Overseas Research. Mark is the author of numerous books and articles including Biblical Turkey, Victory through the Lamb, and The Spirit Said Go. His particular research interests are the book of Acts and the book of Revelation. He regularly leads biblical tours in the Eastern Mediterranean. He and Dindy have been married for forty-nine years; they have four adult children, four grandsons, and four granddaughters.
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Notes:
Rev 3:17-18 background for Laodicea was their wealth?
Rev 3:15: “lukewarm”
What it would have been like for Christians in these cities?
How many Christians lived in these cities?
What were some of the pressures that the churches were facing as Christ-followers in the Roman world?
Rev 2:13 Where “Satan has his throne”?
Rev 2:6, 14-15, 20 Who are the Nicolaitans and what were the teachings of Balaam, and Jezebel?
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Link to Mark’s Revelation commentary
Monday Jun 12, 2023
Monday Jun 12, 2023
In this episode, Rob and Vinnie finish their discussion of 1:9-20 by looking at the details of John's description of Jesus. Jesus is described as the end times judge. This is directed at the people of God! In addition, the churches are reminded that Jesus is the One who was dead and is alive and He has the keys of death and Hades!
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NOTES for today's episode
Revelation uses 40+ different descriptors for Jesus
Controlling image is “Lamb”
Like “a Son of Man” (1:13)
- Ezek 2:1
- Dan 7:13-14 Clothing and personal characteristics point to his divine status; he speaks of His pre-existence
Two descriptions of his clothing
1. Dressed in a robe:
- High Priestly garments? (Exod 28:4; 29:5; 39:29; Ezek 9:2, 3, 11
- Long robes were worn by all dignitaries:
2. Girded around His chest with a golden sash: Rev 15:6
Seven features describing Christ: highlight His role as the end times judge.
1. Head and hair were white like wool: suggests wisdom
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- Ultimate judicial wisdom Lev 19:32: Prov 20:29
- Ancient of Days Dan 7:9-10
2.Eyes like blazing fire: Judgment: purifying judgment
- Rev 19:12; Dan 10:6
3. Feet like bronze: Strength/moral purity
4. Voice like sound of many waters: God’s: 3x: 1:15; 14:2; 19:6; Ezek 43:2:
5. Right hand held 7 Stars: Dan 12:3, 6-7
- Identified as Angels in 1:20
6. Mouth sharp double-edged sword: Word of God (2:12, 16; 19:15, 21)
- Isa 11:4 and 49:2.
- 2Thess 2:8 Breath of His mouth
7. Face (appearance) shining like the sun: Matt 17:2
1:17-18
John reacts to Jesus’ presence: Fell at His feet
- Isa 6:5
- Ezek 1:28
- Dan 10:10-12, 18
“I am the First and the Last”: Indicates the Absolute Sovereignty of God
- Isa 41:4; 44:6; 48:12
- Deut 32:39-40
First and last: 1:17; 2:8; 22:13—always Jesus
- 1:17: I am the first and the last: (18): and the living One; and I was dead, and behold, I am alive forevermore
- 2:8: The first and the last, who was dead, and has come to life
- 22:13 Alpha and Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End
Beginning and end: 21:6; 22:13. (3:14 “Beginning”)
- 21:6 Alpha and Omega, the Beginning and the End (Father)
- 22:13 Alpha and Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End (Jesus)
Alpha and Omega: 3x 1:8; 21:6; 22:13
- 1:8 Alpha and Omega (Father)
- 21:6 Alpha and Omega, the Beginning and the End (Father)
- 22:13 Alpha and Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End (Jesus)
Keys of death and hades?
- Death: grave: death is the state of the dead
- Hades: Hebrew-Sheol place of departed spirits;
“Write what is now and what will take place later” (1:19)
“mystery” (1:20): Throughout the book, it indicates the fulfillment of what was previously veiled in an ironic fashion
- Seven stars are the angels
- Seven lampstands are the churches
Psalm 96, 98.
21:6 “I will give to the one who thirsts from the spring of the water of life without cost”
22:17 Let the one who wishes take the water of life without cost
Monday Jun 05, 2023
Monday Jun 05, 2023
In this episode, Rob and Vinnie examine Rev 1:9-20. What does it mean that the Kingdom is one of Tribulation that requires perseverance? What does the Bible say about the Tribulation? They also look at why John was on Patmos. Finally, they discuss the significance of Jesus as the center of the book of Revelation.
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Revelation: 1:9-3:22
1:9 Tribulation, Kingdom, Patient Endurance!
Kingdom
Tribulation: thlipsis (1:9; 2:9, 10, 22; 7:14)
- Matt 24:9
- John 16:33
- Acts 11:19; 14:22; 20:23
- Matt 24:21
Patient endurance (7x: 1:9; 2:2, 3, 19; 3:10; 13:10; 14:12): Ability to bear up under difficult circumstances
Life in the kingdom of God is one of tribulation that requires patient endurance.
1:9: “I was on the island of Patmos”
- He was there because he was preaching
1:10 He hears a voice like a trumpet (4:1)
1:12: 7 Golden Lampstands: Zech 4:2-10; Exod 25:33-34
Monday May 29, 2023
Monday May 29, 2023
On this episode, Rob and Vinnie interview Dana Harris to discuss one of the most overlooked features of the Book of Revelation: the person and work of the Holy Spirit.
Dr. Harris is Professor of New Testament and Chair of the New Testament Department at Trinity International University/Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.
She specializes in the Epistle to the Hebrews and the Book of Revelation; She is the author of numerous works including An Introduction to Biblical Greek Grammar: a commentary on the book of Hebrews. She was also a contributor to the NIV Study Bible (Zondervan, 2015)
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Notes:
1:4: “7 spirits” or “seven-fold Spirit”
3:1: Jesus has the 7 spirits of God
4:5: 7 lamps are the 7 spirits
5:6: Jesus has 7 eyes which are the 7 spirits
Zech 4:6 “Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,’ says the Lord of hosts” is for John’s description of the Holy Spirit in the book of Revelation.
1:9; 4:1-2; 17:1-3; 21:9-10: “I was in the Spirit”
14:13; 22:17: The “spirit” speaks
19:10: “The testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy”
22:1: river of life coming from the throne:
Monday May 22, 2023
Monday May 22, 2023
In this episode, Rob and Vinnie look at the first 8 verses of ch 1 in the book of Revelation. These verses set the stage and provide some of the key themes that will be found throughout the book of Revelation
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Notes:
1:1-8 Prologue: introduction
7 parts to the book
1:1 “The Revelation of Jesus Christ”
Word of God and the testimony of Jesus Christ (1:2)
Word of God and the testimony of Jesus (1:9)
Word of God and their testimony (6:9)
Words of God (17:17)
(true) Words of God (19:9): Testimony of Jesus (19:10)
Word of God (19:13)
Testimony of Jesus and the Word of God (20:4)
1:3 John says that we are “Blessed” if we read it
1:4 Father: Him who is, who was, who is to come: 1:4, 8; 4:8
1:8 Father:
- Alpha and the Omega; “says the Lord God”
- Who is and who was and who is to come:
- The Almighty
1:4 “Seven spirits”
- sevenfold Spirit: Isa 11:2
1:5 and from Jesus Christ
- Faithful witness! (Death)
- Firstborn from the dead (Resurrection)
- Ruler of the kings of the earth (Ascension)
1:6 “He made us to be a kingdom, priests
- Exod 19:6
5:9, 10 By means of His blood
20:6
1 Pet 2:9
1:6: To Him be the glory and dominion forever, Amen
- 1 Chron 29:11
1:7 He is coming with the Clouds of Heaven
- Dan 7:13, 14 and Zech 12:10
Clouds: 7x used for the presence of God (Exod 13:21; Acts 1:9) 7x: 1:7; 10:1; 11:12; 14:14 (2x), 15, 16
1:8 “I am the Alpha and the Omega”— anchors both the opening and closing of the book (1:8; 22:13)
He is the one “who is and who was and who is to come”
“the Almighty”
Conclusion
Matt 6:19-34
Monday May 15, 2023
Monday May 15, 2023
Rob and Vinnie interview Michael Brown. Michael is a noted Messianic apologist and nationally syndicated radio host.
Here is a link to the 4,000 year history of Palestine
for more information on Michael Brown see his website at https://askdrbrown.org/
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