In the middle of all of the sevens, all of the cosmic cycles of judgement, we get this parable of hope. In the parable, there are rich and constantly shifting images, but they have a simple message: God is with his church, even in the worst of persecution. And just like the Lamb, even when God’s people look like they are being conquered for the Gospel, from heaven’s perspective, it’s God’s kingdom that’s truly conquering.
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In these chapters, Revelation gives us three different camera angles on the same event, of God’s unfolding judgement between Christ’s first and second coming. And when we read these passages, we’re meant to be shaken. The confronting imagery and fearfulness is meant to lead us to God’s salvation in Christ, where these twin-themes of salvation and judgement most perfectly meet.
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John takes us from his vision of Christ walking among his churches up to the throne room of God. In it, we see the reality beyond all realities: the glory of God. All creation is worshipping and giving glory to God, and to the Lamb, for he has “purchased people for God by his blood from every tribe and language and people and nation.”
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In celebrating 10 years of God’s kindness to us at Village Church, it’s fitting that we remember what God has made us: a group of people saved in his Gospel, who are all partners in his Gospel. Doug Wannenburgh from Mitchelton Presbyterian Church shares with us a message of encouragement to us at Village Church, in looking back of ten years as a church, and looking forward to what God has called us to.
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In these chapters, the risen Christ gives messages to seven churches in Asia Minor, with encouragements, warnings, promises and blessings. But these messages weren’t only for their churches; every one of these seven messages was meant for every one of those churches, as well as every church across history, to be reminded that lampstands emit light by loving and worshipping Jesus Christ, whatever that looks like in their context of faithfulness, wealth, persecutions, and temptations.
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In the opening vision of Revelation, the risen Christ appears to John to encourage him, in the “affliction, kingdom, and endurance that are in Jesus.” This vision of Christ is glorious, his words are comforting, and this vision opens the door for all the hope that is about to come throughout the book.
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In these final chapters of 1 Samuel, we see David and Saul’s lives contrasted one last time. As has been the case all along, God has been with his humble, Anointed King. And as we leave this story, with David’s final days in the wilderness, and Saul’s final days on earth, we’re left waiting for God’s true King, Jesus Christ, who would sacrifice his life to save his people, and would never fail to rule with humility and grace.
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In these chapters, we see David showing great mercy to Saul, to trust in God to give him the kingdom. But we also see David given to violent anger and pursuing women he shouldn’t have. We see that, if David is going to become king, God needs to show mercy to him. This leaves us waiting for the true, merciful king, whose mercy never fails: Jesus Christ.
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In the kingdom of God, there is always suffering before glory. That’s the path David had to walk, as Saul threatened his life repeatedly. And in Jesus, we can see the true suffering king creating a mould for the glory that was to follow.
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Sunday Morning Meeting:
9:30am at F Block, QUT* Kelvin Grove Campus, Victoria Park Road, Kelvin Grove QLD, 4059
Sunday Evening Meeting:
5:00pm at 43 St. Paul’s Terrace, Spring Hill, QLD 4000
Office & Mailing Address:
C1D, 8 Carraway Street, Kelvin Grove Village Centre, QLD 4059
ABN: 69391334959
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