Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea. These letters expose spiritual realities that still exist in the church today: dead religion, faithful endurance, and lukewarm self-sufficiency. We unpack how Jesus uniquely reveals Himself to each church, what He commends, what He rebukes, and the powerful promises He offers to those who overcome. This chapter will challenge you to evaluate your own spiritual condition and renew your view of Christ’s authority, holiness, and faithfulness.

In this episode, I’m diving into Revelation chapter 2, the powerful letters Jesus wrote to the churches in Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, and Thyatira. Each one reveals something about His heart, His holiness, and His hope for His people.

Together, we’ll look at what these churches faced, what Jesus commended and corrected, and how His words still speak to us today.

From Ephesus’ lost love to Smyrna’s faithful suffering, Pergamum’s cultural compromise, and Thyatira’s tolerance of sin, we’ll uncover timeless truths about returning to our first love, standing firm in faith, and walking with both truth and grace.

My prayer is that as we study, you’ll hear Jesus’ voice speaking personally to your heart, the same way He spoke to His church then.

What if you turned around in your exile and saw glory staring back?

On a lonely island, John heard a voice behind him, and when he turned, everything changed. In Revelation 1 we meet the risen Christ: radiant, reigning, and walking among His Church. This episode slows down the text so you can picture the moment heaven opened and see the same Jesus who still walks with His people today. Together we’ll see that the message isn’t “figure it out.” It’s “follow Him.”

In this episode, we complete our four-day journey through the book of Revelation by reading chapters 19–22 . These closing chapters bring us to the final victory of Christ, the judgment of evil, and the glorious hope of the new heaven and new earth. Here we see the fulfillment of God’s promises and the beauty of His presence with His people forever. Join me as we finish the book of Revelation with its triumphant vision of hope, joy, and restoration.

Resource:

Revelation Study Resources Folder - https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/w9rg16ek695c2b9lsxgsz/AAYtF3NJRcPT4Y8uRayT8hc?rlkey=61n3yt7qgczi9hdbusqhslbaj&st=n12rgfee&dl=0

• find all the additional resources as we move along in this study. Organized by weeks.

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Study schedule - https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ebkesb8aqxnberlknf26g/Schedule-Bible-Notetakers-Study-Revelation.pdf?rlkey=de2ov9yla3s17rf0fgvvcor82&st=28efbpcu&dl=0

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In this episode, we continue our four-day journey through the book of Revelation by reading chapters 12–18. These chapters reveal vivid images of cosmic conflict, the rise of the beast, and the fall of Babylon. The imagery is intense but the message is clear: God’s people are called to endure and remain faithful because evil’s reign will not last. Join me as we listen to this powerful section of Revelation and remember that the Lamb will overcome.

Resources:

Revelation Study Resources Folder - https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/w9rg16ek695c2b9lsxgsz/AAYtF3NJRcPT4Y8uRayT8hc?rlkey=61n3yt7qgczi9hdbusqhslbaj&st=n12rgfee&dl=0

• find all the additional resources as we move along in this study. Organized by weeks.

follow me on Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/thebiblenotetaker

Study schedule - https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ebkesb8aqxnberlknf26g/Schedule-Bible-Notetakers-Study-Revelation.pdf?rlkey=de2ov9yla3s17rf0fgvvcor82&st=28efbpcu&dl=0

Link to (optional) daily grace co study - https://thedailygraceco.com/products/revelation?srsltid=AfmBOop9Fcm4V8QreFtWjKS_UVj2Is7ni0wDo7dkNG1V3M71Cye6w2gA

In this episode, we continue our four-day journey through the book of Revelation by reading chapters 6–11. These chapters take us into the opening of the seals, the sounding of the trumpets, and powerful scenes of both judgment and worship. As we listen, we are reminded that God’s purposes are unfolding and that His kingdom will not fail. Join me as we keep hearing Revelation the way it was first experienced, as a message to be read and received by the church.

Resources:

Revelation Study Resources Folder - https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/w9rg16ek695c2b9lsxgsz/AAYtF3NJRcPT4Y8uRayT8hc?rlkey=61n3yt7qgczi9hdbusqhslbaj&st=n12rgfee&dl=0

• find all the additional resources as we move along in this study. Organized by weeks.

follow me on Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/thebiblenotetaker

Study schedule - https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ebkesb8aqxnberlknf26g/Schedule-Bible-Notetakers-Study-Revelation.pdf?rlkey=de2ov9yla3s17rf0fgvvcor82&st=28efbpcu&dl=0

Link to (optional) daily grace co study - https://thedailygraceco.com/products/revelation?srsltid=AfmBOop9Fcm4V8QreFtWjKS_UVj2Is7ni0wDo7dkNG1V3M71Cye6w2gA

Week 1 Folder - https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/w9rg16ek695c2b9lsxgsz/AAYtF3NJRcPT4Y8uRayT8hc?rlkey=61n3yt7qgczi9hdbusqhslbaj&st=n12rgfee&dl=0

In this episode, we begin our four-day journey reading through the book of Revelation . Today is chapters 1–5! Before diving deep into verse by verse study, we are taking time to read (or hear) the whole book. These opening chapters introduce us to the risen Christ, His messages to the seven churches, and the breathtaking vision of God’s throne. Grab your Bible and read along with me or just listen as we let the Word speak for itself and set the stage for everything that follows.

Resources for our study:

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Link to (optional) daily grace co study - https://thedailygraceco.com/products/revelation?srsltid=AfmBOop9Fcm4V8QreFtWjKS_UVj2Is7ni0wDo7dkNG1V3M71Cye6w2gA

Before we dive into reading through the enire book of Revelation in 4 days, this episode takes a step back to look at the big picture. We’ll explore when and why Revelation was written, who wrote it, the world of the first audience, and the key themes that run through the book. You’ll also learn how reading Revelation through the lens of the Old Testament and the Greco-Roman world helps us hear it as the first Christians did. This overview sets the foundation for our study and reminds us that Revelation was given to encourage faith, call for endurance, and fill God’s people with hope.

Resources:

Revelation Study Resources Folder - https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/w9rg16ek695c2b9lsxgsz/AAYtF3NJRcPT4Y8uRayT8hc?rlkey=61n3yt7qgczi9hdbusqhslbaj&st=n12rgfee&dl=0

• ​find all the additional resources as we move along in this study. Organized by weeks.

follow me on Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/thebiblenotetaker

Study schedule - https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ebkesb8aqxnberlknf26g/Schedule-Bible-Notetakers-Study-Revelation.pdf?rlkey=de2ov9yla3s17rf0fgvvcor82&st=28efbpcu&dl=0

Link to (optional) daily grace co study - https://thedailygraceco.com/products/revelation?srsltid=AfmBOop9Fcm4V8QreFtWjKS_UVj2Is7ni0wDo7dkNG1V3M71Cye6w2gA

Today, we wrote 1 Peter 1:6-7 from our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Suffering Well - Scripture Writing Plan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

Wanna know more? Read below.

As we start this new year, many of us set our sights on prosperity, blessings, or even goal accomplishing. However, we all know that at some point, we will endure suffering, whether it’s due to our own actions or something God allows. Yet, in these moments, we can be confident that God is working all things for our good, shaping us to be more like Christ (Romans 8:28-29). Let’s come together and write scripture, focusing on verses that will encourage us to suffer well and honor God through our trials.

What do I mean by “suffering well”? 🤔 

To suffer well refers to our attitude, behavior, and heart posture in the midst of our suffering. For example, let’s say I lost my job— how do I respond in the suffering of losing my job? Do I take it out on my family and try to justify sinning against them because of my circumstance OR do I fix my eyes on Jesus and trust in His provision and path for my life. When I choose to look towards God in the midst of my suffering, I am suffering well. I am honoring Him even when I suffer b/c I know its temporary, it’s only making me more confirmed to Christ, and it’s building endurance as i navigate this fallen world as a disciple of Christ. 

2 Dear brothers and sisters, a when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. 3 For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. ~ James 1:2

Thanks for listening!

Today, we wrote Psalm 119:71 from our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Suffering Well - Scripture Writing Plan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

Wanna know more? Read below.

As we start this new year, many of us set our sights on prosperity, blessings, or even goal accomplishing. However, we all know that at some point, we will endure suffering, whether it’s due to our own actions or something God allows. Yet, in these moments, we can be confident that God is working all things for our good, shaping us to be more like Christ (Romans 8:28-29). Let’s come together and write scripture, focusing on verses that will encourage us to suffer well and honor God through our trials.

What do I mean by “suffering well”? 🤔 

To suffer well refers to our attitude, behavior, and heart posture in the midst of our suffering. For example, let’s say I lost my job— how do I respond in the suffering of losing my job? Do I take it out on my family and try to justify sinning against them because of my circumstance OR do I fix my eyes on Jesus and trust in His provision and path for my life. When I choose to look towards God in the midst of my suffering, I am suffering well. I am honoring Him even when I suffer b/c I know its temporary, it’s only making me more confirmed to Christ, and it’s building endurance as i navigate this fallen world as a disciple of Christ. 

2 Dear brothers and sisters, a when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. 3 For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. ~ James 1:2

Thanks for listening!