Today we take a look at how to practically handle trials patiently from someone in scripture who is seen as an authority on the matter. We also take a look at how the disciples react when faced with a stormy trial (spoiler alert: they go nowhere fast).

Revelation 3:14-22- The Laodicean Church Period (1900AD - Present).

Everyone loves a good underdog tale...a Cinderella story that's seemingly too good to be true. Has there ever been a greater underdog than the Church? By all accounts, she shouldn't have made it past the third century. After the great come-from-behind victory she had during Philadelphia, let's see how the story of the church ends prior to the rapture (Revelation 4:1)

2 Peter 1 takes a turn in qualities we are to "add to our faith". Whereas virtue, knowledge, and temperance are all actions we proactively take, this next one must be reactive. Tune in for "the impossible" (Matthew 19:26)

Revelation 3:7-13 - The Philadelphia Church Period (1500AD - 1900AD).

Let there be light...the Bible is back in the hands of the common man (Ps. 119:130; Mk. 12:37)! We come to another watershed moment in church history where God took the gospel to the ends of the earth through the greatest missionary movement of all time. What will do? Will you be a pillar in the temple of your God (Rev. 3:12)?

Pornography, social drinking, and emotionalism: if there was ever a time for the church to possess temperance, it's now! Tune in for some eyesalve to the Laodicean Bubonic Plague

Revelation 3:1-6 - The Sardis Church Period (1000AD - 1500AD).

We now enter the Midnight of the Dark Ages, where the Bible has been out of the hands of the common man for half a millennium. How then does God still shed his light during these times? It starts with a candle...

Soldiers in the Lord's Army can get worn out in the daily battle. That's when our most common foe strikes! Thankfully, God gave us the perfect defense to hold everything together: Temperance! So, add it to your faith so you don't give in to your emotions and carnal temptations!

Revelation 2:18-29 - The Thyatira Church Period (500AD - 1000AD).

"Advance!" This has become the attack strategy of the enemy now that the church compromised with the world during Pergamos. Even so, there is still a faithful remnant of God's people who would not bow the knee. Hear how God supernaturally "put none other burden" upon them during the Black Death!

Last week, we looked at the heartbeat behind practical Bible study. This week, we've transformed the youth room into a workshop to add to our faith knowledge that takes our walk with Christ deeper and gives us sight to see where He's leading us.

Revelation 2:12-17 - The Pergamos Church Period (325AD - 500AD).

Last week, we saw the Bride of Christ compromise with the world system. Tonight, we conclude our study in Pergamos where we'll learn why you never want to give Satan an inch along with some other key moments in world history taking place during this time frame.