God sounds like a megalomaniac. As if he needs to be worshiped above all. However it is only over the top, if he is not worthy of that position. Why is he to be worshiped? In Rev 4:11 we see one little but important word that reveals why he is to be worshiped; “because”. Since he is the creator and sustainer of all things, upholding our lives every moment of every day, so he is worthy of all worship.

the throne room part 2. The Lion is the strong King, who lays down his life for his people as the slain lamb.

Love him or hate him, but you cannot like him. The church is to be marked by devotion to Jesus. Many today, particularly in the West, like to think of Jesus as a teacher, or as a sage dispensing wisdom. However whenever you read Jesus in the gospels you’ll see, many experienced Jesus but none liked him. Some hated him, others feared him, many were devoted to him. Love him or hate him, but you cannot like him.

The church is to marked by renewal. Is worship of God flat? Is your church witnessing about Jesus to the world? Is there genuine community at church? the church should be a place for renewal.

Witness is inevitable. A church is to be marked by witness to the living One Jesus. He is the one we love and order our lives around .

Jesus’ people are to be marked by truth. They are to be people that know God as he has revealed himself and know him.

Simply Revelation. An explanation of Revelation 2:8-11. Jesus calls his people to be ready to suffer for him. Our suffering is not meaningless, but will be transformed into glory, as we head to the Resurrection.

Simply Revelation. A simple explanation of what Revelation 2:2:18-29 means. It means Jesus’ people are to be marked with perseverance. They are to hold onto the gospel.

Jesus is glad that Ephesus is a. church marked by truth, however they lack love and are to be marked by both love and truth

When we think of Jesus what comes to mind; a teacher, a healer, a revolutionary. Here in Revelation 1:4-20, we see Jesus in his true light; as the Crucified King; the judge of all.