Episodios

  • To the Church in Pergamum | Revelation 2:12-17

    To the Church in Pergamum | Revelation 2:12-17
    Oct 26 2025
    To the church in Smyrna, Jesus presents himself as the righteous judge who authoritatively speaks the truth to his church. He then warns his church against compromising the truth by entertaining false teachers. As such, Jesus exhorts his church to turn away from false teachers and to return to the truth of God's Word. Lastly, Jesus reassures his church that the truth will set them free for a flourishing life.
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  • To the Church in Smyrna | Revelation 2:8-11

    To the Church in Smyrna | Revelation 2:8-11
    Oct 19 2025
    To the church in Smyrna, Jesus presents himself as the one who has sovereignly experienced and victoriously defeated death for his church. He then affirms that his church is blessed even in the face of persecution. As such, Jesus exhorts his church to not be fearful but instead to be faithful in the midst of ongoing persecution. Lastly, Jesus reassures his church that he has secured indestructible life that goes beyond death.
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    33 m
  • To the Church in Ephesus | Revelation 2:1-7

    To the Church in Ephesus | Revelation 2:1-7
    Oct 13 2025
    To the church in Ephesus, Jesus presents his authority and affection for his church. He then commends his church for their steadfast diligence and sound doctrine, but he rebukes them for spurning their devotion. Doing everything else right while neglecting the main thing leads to having nothing. As such, Jesus exhorts his church to remember, to repent, and to repeat their devotion. Lastly, Jesus reassures his church that they will enjoy perfect love in his presence forevermore.
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  • Looking Back and Looking Forward | Numbers 13-14

    Looking Back and Looking Forward | Numbers 13-14
    Oct 7 2025
    In leading the Israelites to the Promise Land, God calls upon His people to look back and to look forward. Likewise, in the face of new opportunities and challenges before us, instead of shrinking back in fear, we can move forward with confidence in our faithful God.
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  • The Joy of the Lord Is Our Strength | Esther 9-10

    The Joy of the Lord Is Our Strength | Esther 9-10
    Sep 28 2025
    Through a new decree that was passed, the Jews are able to defend themselves and find victory against Haman's evil plot. They then inaugurate the Feast of Purim as a celebration and remembrance of God's deliverance. Although we do not celebrate Purim, we have a greater joy, a greater victory, a greater understanding of God's deliverance under the New Covenant in the act of communion. Therefore, we can live from a place of strength and victory and know joy and celebration even in a world of despair and chaos.
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  • The Gospel According to Esther | Esther 5-8

    The Gospel According to Esther | Esther 5-8
    Sep 21 2025
    After making preparations, Esther comes before the king to make her request. Through the unfolding of events, we see how God carries out His plan of salvation. God remains faithful to His people despite their unfaithfulness. God sovereignly works to bring forth good out of evil. God victoriously prevails over evil with justice. God graciously invites people everywhere to repent and join His Kingdom. The gospel according to Esther is ultimately fulfilled in Jesus.
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  • For Such a Time as This | Esther 3-4

    For Such a Time as This | Esther 3-4
    Sep 14 2025
    Esther finds herself in a dangerous predicament. Haman, one of the top officials in the Persian government, has persuaded King Xerxes to issue a royal edict to annihilate all the Jewish people in the empire. Mordecai implores Esther to present herself before the king to intercede on behalf of her people. But doing so would mean risking her own death. However Esther is able to take on this righteous risk through fasting. In the face of great evil, God's people are to faithfully steward their God-given opportunities with clarity and courage.
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  • God Behind the Scenes | Esther 1-2

    God Behind the Scenes | Esther 1-2
    Sep 7 2025
    The story of Esther takes place in the capital of the Persian Empire where many Jews lived under Persian rule. And Esther is an unique book of the Bible in that God is not explicitly mentioned anywhere. Yet all throughout, you see God's sovereign hands throughout the narrative that reinforces his commitment to faithfulness and redemption. So in the midst of a society under foreign pagan rule, God uses his people to bring about his grand purposes. And we worship and serve the same God today who is committed to bring about his grand purposes even in our own contexts.
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