Dr. John H. Munro January 31, 2016 Revelation 2:8-11 Though the church at Smyrna has suffered tribulation, poverty, and slander, it receives only commendation from Jesus. He encourages the church at Smyrna not to fear, but trust Him since their tribulation and trials are only for a limited time, offering the ultimate reward of eternal life.

Dr. John H. Munro January 24, 2016 Revelation 2:1-7 While outwardly impressive and discerning in doctrine, the church at Ephesus is rebuked for being inwardly hollow - having abandoned the love they had for Jesus at first. To avoid having their lampstand removed and ceasing to be a church with the presence of Christ, they are urged to remember, repent and return to where they once were.

Dr. John H. Munro January 17, 2016 Revelation 1:9-20 John receives a glorious vision of Jesus emphasizing His attributes and sovereign Lordship. He is eternal, pure and holy, all-knowing, just and ultimately victorious over His enemies; His Word is powerful, and He walks among the lampstands which demonstrates His authority over the churches. These incredible truths give us security, joy and peace as we worship and trust Him.

Dr. John H. Munro January 10, 2016 Revelation 1:4-8 John"s greeting in the first chapter of Revelation addresses the seven churches. A threefold description of Jesus emphasizes His reliability, His resurrection, and His authority, along with a description of His love and redemptive work, and the assurance of His imminent return.

Dr. John H. Munro January 3, 2016 Revelation 1:1-3 Revelation! The future is unfolded and the ultimate purposes of God are fulfilled through a fascinating revelation given by Jesus Christ to the apostle John, writing on the isle of Patmos around AD 95. Revelation is both an encouragement to Christ-followers and a warning to those who would reject Christ: He is sovereign and coming back soon!

Dr. John H. Munro May 15, 2016 Revelation 5 We continue to see into the throne room of God. No one is found worthy to open the scroll in God"s hand except the Lamb who is also the Lion. The four living creatures, the 24 elders, and all of heaven worship the Lamb in a climax of praise.

Dr. John H. Munro May 1, 2016 Revelation 4 Through John"s vision we are able to see into heaven. God"s magnificent throne reminds us of His power and authority, and the 24 elders and the four living creatures demonstrate that all of creation exists to praise God. God is the center of worship, and heaven will be where those saved by faith in Christ will worship and enjoy God forever.

Dr. John H. Munro April 24, 2016 Revelation 2-3 The Rapture, the Church, and Israel all play key roles in God"s prophetic calendar. In the Rapture, Jesus will come back for His followers before the Tribulation, so the Church is removed before God"s judgment on the earth. The Church is distinct from the nation of Israel which is the focus during the Tribulation.