Revelation closes with a tale of two cities. Babylon — the city of human achievement — lies in a pile of dust and ashes. The New Jerusalem — the city of God — descends as a gift from God. The enduring vision of both calls all of God's people to arrange their lives in light of the end of both cities. Resist Babylon, embrace the New Jerusalem.Revelation 21-22Arrivederci, COS. It's been a pleasure being your pastor. - Meshach Kanyion
Judgement is often mistaken for something horrible, punitive. But seen through the eyes of Jesus, it takes on a completely different picture.Revelation 15-18
In the Two Witnesses, we see a picture of how God’s people are meant to function in an ungodly world.Revelation 10 - 11
Worship has always been something that happens in the throne room of God, that we participate in here on earth. In Revelation we see a clear picture of how what happens in heaven impacts earth.Revelation 4&5
While the letters were for specific churches, the warnings and exhortations are important for churches of every age.
The vision of Jesus Christ in Revelation is different than that we have in the gospels. Both are true, one leads to the other. This teaches us something about the way of God and the kind of life we’re being ushered into. A life in which Christ is always with us.Revelation 1:9-20
The Resurrection is the most marvelous thing that has ever happened, but the human tendency to limit its power is all too prevalent. However, there is a way to allow God to constantly break through those limitations.Acts 10:34-43
The anticipation of Jesus’s crowning as king is prophetic and exciting. We all know that the actual event ended in a surprising way. We can expect such turns in our lives with God, too.Luke 19:28-40
Mary's devotion to Jesus and Judas's response teach us a valuable lesson on the necessity of worship that sometimes seems extravagant and, to some, foolish.John 12:1-8
The temptation we constantly face is to view the world, including ourselves, through a human POV. While this provides us good data, it limits our ability to see things as they are; that is, through a divine POV. Passages: 2 Cor. 5:16-21 & Luke 15:1-3;11b-32
We often think of perishing as something that will happen to some people in some eternal reality, but perishing is a way of life that is the antithesis of repentance.Luke 13:1-9
God made a promise to Abram and gave him a sign as proof that he would fulfill his word. In Jesus Christ he has done the same with us.Genesis 15:1-18
The beginning of Jesus’ ministry points back to Israel’s testing in the wilderness, and forward to ours. He shows us how to be the kinds of people who will overcome the enemy by calling out to God.
Michelle Shiparski concludes the Joseph series with a message on forgiveness and reconciliation Genesis 41:53-57; 42:1-7
As Joseph bides his time faithfully, seemingly never going to get out of prison, opportunity presents itself. We never know when God will open a door for us, therefore, we must serve faithfully and patiently. Then, when it is opportune, serve faithfully there, too.Genesis 41
Joseph is thrown in jail on false accusations, but God is still with him. He teaches us to not dwell in the pit even if it’s our dwelling place, but to set our hearts on what God is doing there, and make ourselves available to him.Genesis 40
Things are going well, that’s when the evil one typically likes to strike. Joseph teaches us what constant vigilance looks like. He is not living unto Potiphar, or even himself; he is living unto God. This helps him remain faithful. Genesis 39:6b-23
Sometimes those good and easy times are the times when we need to be especially attentive to our relationships -- with God, with our families, with our fellow Christians -- lest we drift apart. Genesis 39:1-6a
In this chapter we are introduced to Joseph -- a young man who was destined for great things, but wasn't yet suited for them. He was like a kid wearing his dad's suit. His blunderings with his brothers landed him in hot water, but God's plan cannot be thwarted by us or others. Genesis 37
Why was Jesus baptized? This is an important question with serious soteriological implications. Listen as pastor Meshach shares the reason, and the Good News inherent in it. Luke 3:15-22