Tag Archives: Future

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 →

Posted in Applied Faith, Revelation | Tagged Christ, Faith, Future, God, Heaven, John, Prayer, Seven Lamps, Vision | 2 Comments

Questions for Reflection for Study of Revelation 3-4

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Mark Shields

In Revelation 1, Christ is speaking to John about the things already seen. This letter from John was written originally for the first seven churches in Asia but now for all Christian churches. Within the book of Revelation is discovered the … Continue reading →

Posted in Questions for Reflection, Revelation | Tagged Apostle John, Bible Study, Churches, Desire, Devotion, Future, Hope, Journey, Lessons, Past, Plan, Present, Questions, Reflection, revelation, Rewards, Satan, Seven Churches, Solutions, Treasure, Word | 2 Comments

Week in Review – Revelation 2:12-29

Posted on May 16, 2014 by Mark Shields

This week, I have posting some thoughts from Revelation 2:12-29. The church at Pergamum was in a city rife with idol worship. The church at Thyatira had a problem with a corrupt leader named Jezebel who enticed the people into … Continue reading →

Posted in Overcome Difficulty, Poems, Rewards | Tagged Association, Future, God’s Spirit, Hope, Inspiration, revelation, Vision | Leave a comment

There is a Reward for Growing in Faith

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Mark Shields

Thyatira is located about 35 miles southeast of Pergamum in current day Turkey. Although the church there had some issues with a corrupt leader named Jezebel who enticed the people into adultery and other immoral sexual behavior, it was growing … Continue reading →

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Inspired to Live Each Day to the Fullest

Posted on April 9, 2014 by Mark Shields

David writes about the greatness and graciousness of God in Psalm 145. This inspires David to the point that he praises God in this Psalm and it should inspire us to do the same. We face difficult days but we … Continue reading →