The Open Word (Audio)

John had visions of brilliant, precious stones that we read about in Revelation. Pastor David is relating that to a bride. Think of the most beautiful bride that you've ever seen. Now consider the fact that we are the bride of Christ. He makes us more beautiful than any bride before us. We become someone so breathtaking. That is really hard to wrap our minds around, but we need to. The Lord loves us so much, and we need to let that sink in. We live our lives like we're alone, yet we are betrothed to God!

When we're young, it's hard to relate to the fact that we'll be getting new bodies in Heaven. As youths we're very capable and able. To stay that way it takes a lot of work, and even still it doesn't always work. Pastor David is right there with us rejoicing that we'll all have new bodies! However, as much as we're looking forward to that, we still need to be useful here on Earth! We've heard the saying don't be so heavenly minded that we're no earthly good. Now let's share the Gospel like we mean it!

When we're young, it's hard to relate to the fact that we'll be getting new bodies in Heaven. As youths we're very capable and able. To stay that way it takes a lot of work, and even still it doesn't always work. Pastor David is right there with us rejoicing that we'll all have new bodies! However, as much as we're looking forward to that, we still need to be useful here on Earth! We've heard the saying don't be so heavenly minded that we're no earthly good. Now let's share the Gospel like we mean it!

Do you ever wake up in the morning, really tight and sore, realizing you're not getting any younger? Sometimes a hot shower is what's needed just to get these old bones moving. It's in those times that we may want to say come Lord, Jesus come! Pastor David relates to this and reminds us that just because He hasn't come yet, doesn't mean He won't! Scoffers can say what they want, but in the end we know WHO wins! Let's not wait until then to start living in victory! We are the Apple of God's eye!

Do you ever wake up in the morning, really tight and sore, realizing you're not getting any younger? Sometimes a hot shower is what's needed just to get these old bones moving. It's in those times that we may want to say come Lord, Jesus come! Pastor David relates to this and reminds us that just because He hasn't come yet, doesn't mean He won't! Scoffers can say what they want, but in the end we know WHO wins! Let's not wait until then to start living in victory! We are the Apple of God's eye!

We're children of God. When we come to know the Lord, we are adopted into His family. That means that we become royalty. Pastor David is urging us to not take this lightly. He's reminding us that Jesus didn't take it lightly. He took it so serious that He was put to death in the most excruciating way possible. And He did it without complaint. Without pointing out all the stupid things we have done or will do. He died knowing exactly who we are. How great is it that our God didn't stay dead, but rose again?

We're children of God. When we come to know the Lord, we are adopted into His family. That means that we become royalty. Pastor David is urging us to not take this lightly. He's reminding us that Jesus didn't take it lightly. He took it so serious that He was put to death in the most excruciating way possible. And He did it without complaint. Without pointing out all the stupid things we have done or will do. He died knowing exactly who we are. How great is it that our God didn't stay dead, but rose again?

As we go through life as Christians, knowing that the enemy is out to steal, kill, and destroy can be really scary. Pastor David is putting some perspective on our relationship with our enemy today. He is just an angel. He was created by God, and will not win against Him. He may seem like he's having victory over the world right now, but his day is coming. We are specifically told in God's Word that he will be defeated. Scripture doesn't fail. It's true and right. It's the Word of God and we can stand on that!

As we go through life as Christians, knowing that the enemy is out to steal, kill, and destroy can be really scary. Pastor David is putting some perspective on our relationship with our enemy today. He is just an angel. He was created by God, and will not win against Him. He may seem like he's having victory over the world right now, but his day is coming. We are specifically told in God's Word that he will be defeated. Scripture doesn't fail. It's true and right. It's the Word of God and we can stand on that!

We hear so many dates and times in the Bible. We especially hear about time periods that will take place in Revelation. Pastor David is teaching today about how literal it actually is. When John says that something will take place for a thousand years, he means that something will take place for a thousand years. When people try to spiritual-ize, add to, or change what the Bible says, run! We are told to rightly divide the Word of Truth. That means that we're responsible for what we know, so take heed!