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Alive To God
In baptism, Christians are connected to Christ and connected to the larger story of the Bible. The apostle Paul, in (Romans 6), brings forwa

PHILADELPHIA: A FAITHFUL CHURCH
Philadelphia, like Sardis, is a region known for earthquakes. The Lord's promise to those who overcome will be to make them a "...pillar in


The Baptism of Jesus
Each of the gospel accounts highlights the baptism of Jesus. In this powerful moment, Jesus enters the Jordan River. Jesus is immersed as He


Unexpected
In John 20, we find an empty tomb. What Mary and the disciples discovered was something unexpected. Tears were wiped away, doubts dried up,

SARDIS: A Church Blinded
The ancient city of Sardis, situated on a high acropolis (a citadel or fortified part of an ancient Greek city, typically built on a hill),


Sign of the Cross
Approaching the cross, John leads his readers to what many scholars describe as a seventh sign. In this episode, we will explore a pattern d

THYATIRA: The Corrupt Church
Thyatira is a much smaller city than the other cities mentioned in Revelation. However, the letter to this church is the longest of the lett


Joshua
Forty years after Moses leads the children of Israel out of Egypt, Joshua stands on the banks of the Jordan River. As the priests, carrying

PERGAMUM: Compromise
Pergamum, like Ephesus, was a wealthy city. A city immersed in pagan cult worship and Roman emperor worship. Christians in Pergamum faced th


The Wisdom of God
Jesus is arrested. A crown of thorns is placed on His head as He is led to the cross. What can we learn, and what may John share through thi

Smyrna: The Persecuted Church
Smyrna was an important city known for its exporting and beauty. Located on a protected harbor of the Aegean Sea just to the north of Ephesu


Moses
One of the most famous stories in the Bible is the Exodus. The Exodus has been told from generation to generation and even popularized in mo
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