It seems like the church at Ephesus gets a glowing review from Jesus, except for one problem: they've abandoned the love they had at first. While that doesn't seem like the worst critique at first, it was crucial enough for Jesus to threaten taking away their lampstand! Why was that? We address this and more in the first letter to the seven churches of Revelation. Join the conversation on our Discord: www.jxncloud.com/discord

Jesus tells John in Revelation that he now has the keys of Death and Hades. As we read through the Bible in its entirety, this story becomes an important thread to understanding the cross, the gospel, and what Jesus actually did for humanity. Join the conversation on our Discord: www.jxncloud.com/discord

When John sees Jesus in Revelation, his face is shining like the sun. This strange description carries with it some Bible callbacks. It's also illuminated in an interesting light by some of the Jewish conceptions of John's time. Join us as we follow this rabbit trail to see what more the Bible might be getting at and how it even applies to us as Christians! Join the conversation on our Discord: www.jxncloud.com/discord

All throughout the gospels, Jesus's teachings are rather nonviolent. Not only does he disarm Peter of his weapon, but he teaches us to forgive and love our enemies. But then in Revelation Jesus returns with a sword in his mouth and we see the theme of violence all over the place. Is Jesus still nonviolent in Revelation? What do we make of his sword? These are important questions to ask from the get-go and the answers help us frame the later parts of Revelation correctly. Join the conversation on our Discord: www.jxncloud.com/discord

In Revelation, Jesus has John write to seven angels that appear to be appointed to seven churches. Is this just symbolism or are angels appointed to churches? What about guardian angels? Can they be assigned to humans? What does the Bible have to say? Those are the questions on the table in today's Revelation episode. Join the conversation on our Discord: www.jxncloud.com/discord

The way that John describes Jesus in Revelation sounds very familiar to a certain "man" Daniel described meeting, who shows up alongside two other angels, Gabriel and Michael. What is John implying? We take a look at that in today's episode of JXN Cloud. Join the conversation on our Discord: www.jxncloud.com/discord.

We first see the 7 golden lampstands in Revelation 1:12. What kind of Bible callbacks does this symbol represent and what does it mean for John in his vision? We cover that and more in today's episode of JXN Cloud. Join the discussion on our Discord! www.jxncloud.com/discord

When Jesus first speaks to John in Revelation, he sounds like a trumpet. Why is that? We find the answer in a mix of Bible references and cultural and theological messaging. Join the conversation on our Discord: www.jxncloud.com/discord

In Revelation 1:10 John mentions he was, "In the Spirit on the Lord's Day." What would John have considered "The Lord's Day" and why does that matter enough for him to mention? The answer is more impactful than you might think. Join the conversation on our Discord: www.jxncloud.com/discord

In Revelation 1:10, John says he was, "In the Spirit." What exactly does that mean? We look for possible answers by addressing the other crazy experiences Bible prophets had throughout the Bible.