Truth Encounter: Revelation of Jesus Christ: Recent Episodes
Dave Wyrtzen
Like the mighty Mississippi, all the small tributaries of prophetic revelation, beginning in Genesis, unite to form the full outpouring of God’s message for us—our present and our future.
Wars, famine, pandemics. When is all this strife and disease going to end? How is the final chapter of earth going to end?
What do you get genuinely excited about? Is it a popular musical group? A sports team? Bass fishing? Every one of us has something in our lives that get us excited. The question we want to ask today on Truth Encounter is –What does this have to do with worship?
Sunday morning might be the time for you to read through the entire New York Times, but the truth is that deep inside your heart you are a worshiper.
A strong, reliable leader in times of crisis becomes incredibly focused on his purpose and strong enough to demand accountability for real life results. Do we have this same sense of purpose and accountability in our churches?
Since 9-11, and now with the Covid 19 pandemic, I am sure that you have heard it said, “Our lives are forever changed. Now we feel vulnerable and unsafe.” The terrorism that struck our land has definitely changed our lives. But did we really have security before this murderous event?
When it comes to drinks, food, and morning showers, they need to be cold or hot, but never lukewarm. Jesus taught us this same principle when it comes to churches—they need to be either hot or cold, but not lukewarm.
When the bald eagle soars to the front of the crowd at the State Fair and unfurls the flag, the crowd jumps to their feet with thunderous applause. Is our devotion to the one who can ultimately give us justice and peace as passionate?
The 9-11 crisis in New York City faced all of us in the United States with dread. Suddenly the apocalyptic warnings of Revelation were not far-fetched. But imagine that God came to you in the midst of crisis and promised you that everything would be okay.
Whether it is getting locked out of your house, your car, or a bathroom, closed doors are irritating. Closed doors to the truth about Jesus Christ are far more than irritating, they are deadly.
Religion is about preserving the past and quietly revering memories. Memories, however, are not enough. What brings a dead church to life?
Remember all the fears generated by Y2K? Maybe some of you are still eating the spam you stock piled or have a rusting electrical generator in your garage. Sometimes it’s good to go back and remember why we were afraid and what we can learn from the experience.
Ethical standards are personal and relative. This relativity in ethics and spiritual values is preached as gospel in the secular universities of our land. But what if this is a lie?
It is dangerous to seek to live for Christ in enemy territory. The impact of the church at Pergamum will encourage you to worship Jesus even when some of your governments outlaw it.
Do you ever wonder whether a once in a lifetime meeting with someone can impact their life for Christ? Do you get discouraged thinking that your witness for Christ doesn’t make any difference?
Need a recipe for passion for your Savior? Stay tuned for three things you need to do to rekindle your love for God…
Deep inside all of us want to fall in love. Why when you mention “romance” do names like Shakespeare, Austen and Keats come to mind, but not God?
How can we conquer our fears, especially when we live in a world filled with real and potential disaster?
The Apostle John was imprisoned in isolation on an island because he told others about his Savior. What can we learn from him about being alone?
The book of Revelation probably wouldn’t come to mind if you are facing threats to your commitment to Jesus or are in need of comfort, but John’s first century audience discovered something we need in this incredible letter.
Jesus titled the last book of his inspired teachings “The Apocalypse.” Some preachers are afraid to teach from this book, but this is a book that promises a special blessing to us if we read it and heed it.