Chalk Revival Supporting Docs

I am continuing to read about some of the major revivals and revivalists/evangelists in history (especially this century). This week I read an article by David Smith about the revival that took place in Wales in the first part of this century. He writes: “As Christmas neared in 1904, the small Celtic country of Wales...

Luke 12:1-12 Christian History magazine tells a number of stories that reveal St. Francis of Assisi’s intense and complex personality. I was particularly struck with how he dealt with temptation and repentance. Once he got sick after eating too much chicken. After regaining his strength of body, he entered the city of Assisi. When he...

Revelation 2 and 3

Part One: Ephesus, Smyrna, and Pergamum

Introduction:

Think with me about some basic but intriguing questions.

• What does Jesus think about us individually?
• Is there an evaluation of our spiritual lives only in eternity, or is it also done in the present?
• Does Jesus evaluate and judge a local church, or just its individual members?
• What if an angel from God delivered a letter from Jesus to our church; what would be affirmed and what would be criticized?

Revelation 2 and 3 Part Two: Thyatira In Revelation 2-3, John is taking dictation from Jesus Himself to be given to the seven churches in Asia. These letters are very revealing to us about the churches, but they provide great benefit for us as well. In these seven letters, Jesus is giving us some insight...