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The church at Ephesus was addressed.  Jesus shares His knowledge regarding this church.  He knows their deeds, toil and perseverance.  He knows that they do not tolerate evil men and have weeded out the false apostles.  Then He addresses the root problem of the church, that they have left their first love, Jesus.

John's greeting continues.  The description of Jesus.  There is a call for writing revelation to the church.  John's response to Jesus & the commission given to John.

The background of Revelation.  Understanding the nature of this book being prophetic.  Symbolic language doesn't mean the passage becomes allegorical.  The introduction from John & blessing from God.

The failures of humanity that occurs with all the previous covenants.  The Holy Spirit is part of this covenant - Ezekial 36:24-28.  Christ is the mediator with this covenant - Luke 22:19-20; Hebrews 8:6-13.  Is the covenant fulfilled - Matthew 23:37-39; Acts 2:14-21; 2 Corinthians 3:5-6; Romans 11:25-27

Acts 13:19-21, I Samuel 8:1-18, 9:15-17, 10:1, 13:8-14, 16:1-13; 2 Sam. 2:1-17, 7Israel wanted a king.  Tracing the linage of Jesus and the Biblical timeline after Moses.  Samuel was the pivotal figure for the transition In Israel's history.  Israel's first king, Saul.  Israel's next king is David.  This leads to the Davidic Covenant between God & David.

Gen 49 - The future is spoken as Jacob is dying.Ex. 1:1-17; 2:1-15; 3:1-17 - The Nation is called out of Egypt.Ex. 19:1-17 - Why is the Law given?Ex. 20:1-21 - The foundation of the Mosaic Covenant is found in the 10 Commandments.

The problem that still exists after the Flood.  Gen. 9:1-2, 12-15, 20-27; 11:1-9Abrahamic Covenant. Gen 12:1-7; 13:14-17; 15:1-21

Genesis 3:8-24; 4:1-26,Creation, the Fall, the results of Sin but there is hope through the line of Set.

Isaiah seeing the throne of God through a vision.

Historical description of the Assyrian army.  The army sent to Jerusalem and wanted to intimidate the Israelites.  Hezekiah prayed and asked Isaiah to pray also.  The Lord said that Assyria will be defeated because they have blasphemed against God.

2 Chronicles 10:1-11:4, 1 Kings 9:1-9, 11:1-13; 2 Kings 15:17-20; 16:1-9; 17:1-5; 18:13-18The nation of Israel became a divided nation.  A brief history of Assyria.

Finishing up 2 Thessalonians.  The command given at the church's inception.  Report about what is happening.  What is required and the admonition for the rest of the church.  The closing of the letter.

The call is to avoid the unruly.  What is "unruly" behavior and who is being unruly.

Using the Lord's name in vain is more than just swearing.  One also does not claim a relationship that they do not have.  That is also a sin.

The need for others to petition God, ask others to pray for you.  Pray for the Gospel to spread, protection from evil.  Prayer counts on God's strength & faithfulness.