Malcolm Cox

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29 Summary: Use the words of Jesus to the church in Thyatira to help you assess 2022 and gain a vision for 2023 Introduction – v18 Note the letter begins with an inspiring picture of Jesus. He is the one able to give us a compelling vision, and carry out out. – Some questions to ask ourselves personally: 1. What will help you persevere? v25-26 – Hold on, v25 – v26. Does my will to the end: i.e. continue with love, faith, service and repent of immorality and eating food sacrificed to idols – Where will you get the strength from to speak with passion and joy? 2. Where do you see God’s power at work in 2023? v26-27 May be a shepherd’s staff with an iron tip. Referring to: “Ask me, and I will make the nations your inheritance, the ends of the earth your possession. You will break them with a rod of iron; you will dash them to pieces like pottery.”” (Psalm 2:8–9 NIV11) A judgment scene. Shepherd’s club for fighting those who threaten the flock. Potters guild in the city. Name of ene