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someone who “lost” their first love? 2. There were a lot of things that the Ephesian church was doing right. What did Jesus commend the church for doing well (Revelation 2:2, 3)? 3. How can we apply Psalm 51:10 and Proverbs 4:23 and Hebrews 2:1 in regards to renewing our first love for Jesus? 4. What can Church of the Woods do to better ...
had weakened.16 The phrase “first love” holds two meanings: “as you loved me at first” and “my first love.” The first has to do with chronology; the second has to do with priority. These two meanings overlap and are complementary. The Greek word translated “left” (aphiemi) means “to depart, leave alone, forsake, and neglect ...
(First Love) “God applies all of his hope, power, wisdom, presence, and glory to serve and empower us as the church so that we can fill the earth with all the fullness of God.” (First Love) “Paul used his understanding of God (theology) to expand their vision, their dreams, and their worship by bringing them face-to-face with the Father.”
Return to Your First Love Robert Morris In the book of Revelation, Jesus tells the church at Ephesus they have left their first love. He then counsels them to repent and do the things they did at first. When we first turn from our sin and surrender our lives to Christ, we spend time with God by worshipping Him and reading the Bible.
Jul 3, 2017 · INTRODUCTION: This morning we move into the second division of the book of Revelation. If you remember from three weeks ago, in chapter one, the risen, glorified Lord Jesus Christ appeared to the apostle John as the protector, authority, and judge of His church and He told John what he was to record and in verse 19 Jesus gave to John the outline for the book that he was to write.
Jun 12, 2014 · Many churches today once experienced a fire for God; their people were passionate about the work of God. But, for one reason or another, they departed from the mission. They, like the Ephesian church, lost their first love. It is striking in the Book of Acts that the early church had almost none of the things we do.
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May 9, 2008 · Each of the seven churches has its unique strengths and weaknesses so that there is a distinct message given to each. The problems addressed in chapters 2 & 3 are those which have characterized the church throughout its history.4 The church world-wide of today would provide ample illustration of this fact.
