A classic video post! How many of you remember the classic kids program, Davey & Goliath? I do remember watching this show a lot as a kid, but somehow I do not remember this episode. How about you? … Oh Davey…
still coming soon!
SCRIPTURE: Revelation 22 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: The vision of the new Jerusalem continues from the previous chapter. Then John hears the reason for the vision: to bless and encourage those who are living in this time of persecution, to those who believe and obey its message. Interestingly, Jesus says that the time is coming soon, though from our…
living the kingdom vision now
SCRIPTURE: Revelation 21 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: The city here symbolizes the fullness of old covenant believers (12 gates of the twelve tribes, all who entered by faith) and the fullness of new covenant believers (12 foundations stones of the apostles). The perfect dimensions of the city represent the perfection of God’s people (adorned like a bride, the wife…
giving my book to Jesus
SCRIPTURE: Revelation 20 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: When it comes to interpreting the details of this book, I get bogged down and confused by the details (if you are looking for clarity from the Pastor, I will disappoint you). When people talk about the end-times, about the rapture and the millennium and the 144,000 and the beast and the dragon,…
LDN Monthly Sessions (1st Year)
September 27, 2008 “The Inward Disciplines” handout “The Inward Disciplines” recording “The Making of a Leader” handout “The Making of a Leader” recording September Homework Assignment November 1, 2008 “Interpreting The Bible” handout (notes) “Interpreting The Bible” handout (powerpoint) “Interpreting The Bible” recording “The Pentateuch” handout (notes) “The Pentateuch” handout (powerpoint) “The Pentateuch” recording November…
victory!!!
SCRIPTURE: Revelation 19 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: Ever since we saw the vision of Jesus (the Lamb) opening the scroll (God’s plan of kingdom restoration), we have seen how Jesus will accomplish the victory against Satan, sin, death and hell. The many visions contain striking and frightening images and symbols that represent very real events. But the punch line…
ask questions
From time to time people ask me biblical or spiritual questions. Sometimes I have some thoughts to share, but often I would love to have input from others. So use this page to either ask a question, or to offer your insights to some of the questions asked. Just leave your questions in the comment…
don’t be surprised
SCRIPTURE: Revelation 18 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: Will the political, economic systems of the world as we know them today last forever? Can we assume that the U.S. will always remain the leading super-power, that English will always remain the main language, that whites will always remain the privileged group in society, that democratic freedoms as we know them…
seductive, destructive
SCRIPTURE: Revelation 17 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: Why does Jesus use a female prostitute to symbolize the epitome of evil? Not because God has it out against women, but because she illustrates perfectly the seductive, destructive power of sin. We can also think of the beautiful Sirens in Greek mythology that lured sailors to their rocky shores, and then…
don’t blame God
SCRIPTURE: Revelation 16 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: What happens when I put my hand in the fire? I get burned, obviously. Doing something stupid has consequences, we all know that. Do we also realize that all of our moral failures have consequences? Every little way that we fail to reach perfection (as we were created to be) has ripple…