There are some things Jesus said that we need to take seriously, and His warning about the second death is certainly one of them. But what we love about Revelation is that even in the midst of some very sobering warnings, we find incredible promises for those who belong to Jesus. In THIS VIDEO, we’re looking at Revelation 2:11 and what Jesus meant when He said, “The one who conquers will not be hurt by the second death.” We’re talking about the difference between physical death and the second death, why Jesus repeatedly told the churches to hear what the Spirit was saying, and the wonderful assurance we have through salvation in Christ. We know that Revelation can seem intimidating to some people, but our desire is to help you understand what Jesus actually said and why these truths matter for the way we live today. Here’s something we want to encourage you to do after watching: Read Revelation 2 and 3, and pay special attention to the promises Jesus makes to those who overcome. Write down those promises and spend some time thanking Him for what He has made available to us through His victory. The book of Revelation isn’t just about what is coming. It’s also about knowing Jesus, remaining faithful to Him, and understanding the eternal hope we have in Him. ❤️

We love gathering together for worship, whether it’s under the tent, at church, or during a special meeting. But one thing we’ve learned over the years is that some of the sweetest times in God’s presence happen when nobody else is around. In THIS WEEK’S DEVOTIONAL, we’re talking about developing a lifestyle of worship and learning to spend time with God simply because we love Him. Worship was never meant to be something we only experience when someone else is leading us. We’re also sharing a personal testimony about something God did for Julie during a time when she was simply thanking and praising Him. She wasn’t asking for a miracle, but God met her in a way that changed her life. We hope you’ll take some time to read this week’s devotional in the classroom. And as you go through your week, we want to encourage you to make room for those personal moments with the Lord. Turn off the distractions for a little while, begin thanking Him for His goodness, and enjoy spending time with your Father. We’d love to hear from you, too! What’s one way you’ve learned to make worship part of your everyday life? Maybe it’s something you do during your morning routine, while driving, or when you have a few quiet moments at home. Share it with us! You might encourage someone else in our Impact family to try something new. ❤️

Of all the churches Jesus addressed in Revelation, Smyrna stands out for an important reason: He did not rebuke them. Their circumstances certainly weren’t easy. They were experiencing poverty, persecution, and tremendous pressure because of their faith, yet Jesus’ message to them wasn’t centered on making their lives more comfortable. He encouraged them to remain faithful. In this teaching, we look at Revelation 2:8-10 and what the church in Smyrna can teach us about a faith that doesn’t change when circumstances become difficult. It’s easy to measure God’s faithfulness by what is happening around us, but Smyrna challenges us to look at something deeper. Is our commitment to Jesus dependent upon our circumstances, or have we settled in our hearts that we will remain faithful no matter what? As you go through THIS TEACHING, consider where your own faithfulness is being tested right now. What would it look like to remain faithful to Jesus in that area, even if the circumstances don’t immediately change?

When we want to understand the love of God, we can look at Jesus. His coming to earth was love revealed. Everywhere Jesus went, people encountered the heart of the Father. The sick were healed, the broken were restored, the weak received strength, and impossible situations changed because Jesus was there. That same Jesus is victorious today. As you listen to Glory’s “YOU REIGN VICTORIOUS,” take some time to think about what Jesus has personally revealed to you about the love of God. Maybe you’ve experienced His healing, provision, strength, forgiveness, or simply His presence during a time when you desperately needed Him. What has Jesus shown you about the Father’s love through something He has done in your life?

Every kingdom operates according to something, and the Kingdom of God is no different. His Word establishes how His Kingdom works. But owning a Bible, reading it, and even knowing what it says are not the same as living according to it. In this teaching, we begin with an important foundation for this chapter of Are You A Christian? God’s commandments were never intended to produce blind obedience. They bring us into a life of faith where we know God, trust what He has said, and actually live according to His Word. That means there can be a difference between what we say we believe and what is actually governing our lives. Here’s your challenge with THIS TEACHING: Find one instruction in Scripture that you already know but have not been consistently putting into practice. Don’t go looking for something new. Take what you already know and put it into action. The Kingdom life isn’t experienced simply because we know what the King has said. We experience it when His Word becomes the standard we actually live by.