Author Archives: Mark Shields

Questions for Reflection in Study of Revelation 5-9

Posted on June 1, 2014 by Mark Shields

In Revelation 1, Christ is speaking to John about the things already seen. Beginning in Revelation 2, John is told by Christ about the present and what to write to the seven churches. In Revelation 3, we begin to understand … Continue reading →

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Steps to Take

Posted on May 30, 2014 by Mark Shields

Yesterday, I finished a study of Revelation 4 and posted about it at this link: Invitation to the Future. John is given a vision of the future with an invitation to heaven so he could record for us what to … Continue reading →

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Invitation to the Future

Posted on May 29, 2014 by Mark Shields

In Revelation 4, we come to the section about the future. John is included so he could see and understand the things that are to happen on earth. In turn, he would record this experience so we could all understand. … Continue reading →

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Get Our Move On

Posted on May 28, 2014 by Mark Shields

In yesterday’s post Unleash Your Kingdom Power, the church at Laodicea thought they were wealthy and in need of nothing but Christ describes them with images of being wretched, pitiful, poor, blind and naked (v.17).The church at Laodicea was the … Continue reading →

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Unleash Your Kingdom Power

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Mark Shields

The ancient city in the western part of Turkey called Laodicea is about 45 miles southeast of Philadelphia and about 90 miles east of Ephesus. It is a large city known for production of wool and as a center for … Continue reading →

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