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Postcard to Those in Pain 2

June 29, 2009
In Revelation 2, Jesus predicted that the persecution of the church at Smyrna would get worse. But He reminded them that He was aware of their plight, and He promised them a crown of life.
References: Revelation 2

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The church at Smyrna was suffering from persecution so severe that Jesus told John to write a short letter of encouragement. But Jesus didn't offer a quick, painless solution for their suffering.
June 26, 2009
Jesus commends the church at Ephesus for their diligence and their discernment. But then He condemns them, because He says, "You have left your first love"--meaning their devotion to God.
June 25, 2009
Revelation 2 begins the messages of Jesus to the churches. Jesus addresses seven actual churches in Asia Minor, but His words also have a historical application to the Church throughout history.
June 24, 2009
The vision of Jesus that John saw in Revelation 1 was of Jesus in His glory, as the judge of all mankind. And so John's natural reaction was to fall at Jesus' feet.
June 23, 2009
When Jesus introduced Himself to John in Revelation 1, He said, "I am the Alpha and the Omega." He was taking upon Himself the eternal name of God, and proclaiming that He is God.
June 22, 2009
Revelation is the only book of the Bible that promises a blessing to those who read it. It portrays Jesus Christ as "the ruler over the kings of the earth" and also as "the beginning and the end."
June 19, 2009
Many people avoid the Book of Revelation because they say they can't understand it. But rather than being a book of mystery, Revelation pulls back the curtain on the future work of Jesus Christ.
June 18, 2009
Isaac and Jacob in Genesis provide two different examples of ways of finding a mate. One is a story of prayer, and the other is a story of persistence. What can we learn from these stories?
June 17, 2009
Many people make poor choices when choosing a husband or wife. What does the Bible have to say that could help us make wise, godly choices in this extremely important area of life?
June 16, 2009
Few people are called by God to a single life, but some are. What are some of the principles in scripture to enable singles to live a life of contentment and be contributing members of the church?
June 15, 2009
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Study through the Bible verse by verse. Host Skip Heitzig is senior pastor of Calvary Albuquerque, located in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

About Skip Heitzig

Skip Heitzig ministers to over 15,000 people as senior pastor of Calvary Albuquerque. He reaches out to thousands across the nation and throughout the world through his multimedia ministry. He is the author of several books including The Bible from 30,000 Feet, Defying Normal, You Can Understand the Book of Revelation, and How to Study the Bible and Enjoy It. He has also published over two dozen booklets in the Lifestyle series, covering aspects of Christian living. He serves on several boards, including Samaritan's Purse and Harvest.

Skip and his wife, Lenya, and son and daughter-in-law, Nathan and Janaé, live in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Skip and Lenya are the proud grandparents of Seth Nathaniel and Kaydence Joy.

 

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