GOD
GALS
GUNS
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GOD
GALS
GUNS
&
GRUB
Revelation 1:11 (NKJV)
Revelation 1:11 (NKJV)
saying, “I am the Alpha and the
Omega, the First and the Last,” and,
“What you see, write in a book and
send it to the seven churches which
are in Asia: to Ephesus, to Smyrna,
to Pergamos, to Thyatira, to Sardis,
to Philadelphia, and to Laodicea.”
Notes
Notes
The Seven Churches were located on
a major Roman postal route and are
listed in the order in which a messenger
would reach the towns, making a
semicircular sweep from Ephesus.
The Law of Connection... Jesus Put Compassion Before Correction
Jesus lets each church know He understands their situation
He affirms their positive qualities
He touches their hearts
then He voices concern over an area that needs attention
Finally, He beseeches them to listen. He consistently show compassion before He corrects.
Leaders touch a heart before they ask for a hand - John Maxwell
The Law of Connection... Jesus Put Compassion Before Correction
Jesus lets each church know He understands their situation
He affirms their positive qualities
He touches their hearts
then He voices concern over an area that needs attention
Finally, He beseeches them to listen. He consistently show compassion before He corrects.
Leaders touch a heart before they ask for a hand - John Maxwell
Commendation
Commendation
Rejects evil, perseveres,
has patience
Gracefully bears
suffering
Keeps the faith
in Christ
Love, service, faith, patience,
are greater than at first
Some have kept
the faith
Perseveres in the faith,
keeps the word of Christ,
honors His name
None
Criticism
Criticism
Love for Christ no
longer fervent
None
Tolerates immorality
idolatry, and heresies
Tolerates cult of idolatry
and immorality
A dead church
None
Indifferent
Instruction
Instruction
Do the works
you did at first
Be Faithful
until death
Repent
Judgment coming;
keep the faith
Repent; strengthen
what remains
Keep the faith
Be zealous and repent
Promise
Promise
The tree
of life
The crown
of life
Hidden manna
and a stone with
a new name
Rule over nations and
receive morning star
Faithful honored and
clothed in white
A place in God's presence, a new name, and the new Jerusalem
Share Christ's throne
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TRUTH IN ACTION
TRUTH IN ACTION
GROWING IN GODLINESS
TRUTH:
Living God's way means making His priorities our priorities, even when they are different from ours. The Bible tells us how to order our lives according to God's will. Understanding and obeying Scripture brings joy to our lives and teaches us to acknowledge God's hand in our success.
ACTION:
Identify with God's people through intercession. UNDERSTAND that you can stand in the gap on behalf of people, confessing sin and praying for mercy and restoration.
Taken From New Spirit Filled Life Bible NKJV
2 Chronicles 7:14
if My people who are called by My name will humble
themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn
from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven,
and will forgive their sin and heal their land.
A Revival Prayer for All the Ages
This verse reveals, in principle, a revival prayer applicable to God's people in any age. The context follows Solomon's dedicatory prayer for the temple - one that focuses the responsibility of any people to seek God for mercy after sin had brough its desolation, plague, and judgements. This verse summarizes God's chosen way of restoration, which is through the prayers of His people, a guide for prayers for revival in all places.
- Humble ourselves (rather than God doing it for us)
- Pray for a fuller revelation of God's glory to His people (seek His face)
- Turn from everything that contradicts the spirit and direction of our prayers (true repentance)
The promised results: God will hear this prayer, will cleanse from sin, and bring healing where it is needed - for the church, for the nation, and for the people.