January 16th

This Sunday we will begin a new sermon series in the book of Revelation.

For many Christians, Revelation can seem overwhelming, difficult to understand, or even disturbing. It is often associated with complicated predictions, detailed charts, and heated debates about the end times. Yet the true purpose of Revelation is not to confuse believers or to satisfy curiosity about dates and future events. Rather, it was written to reveal the person and work of Jesus Christ. Its aim is to strengthen our faith, to call the church to remain steadfast and loyal to Christ even when faithfulness is costly, and to ground us in hope by reminding us that the risen Lamb—Jesus—is sovereign and reigns over all things.

Revelation was first given to believers facing intense pressure to conform to the world, persecution for their faith, and deep uncertainty about the future. In those circumstances, they needed assurance that God was still on His throne, that evil would not have the final word, and that standing firm in Christ would indeed be worth the cost. In many ways, we find ourselves living in similar times today—times marked by cultural upheaval, global unrest, and a growing sense of anxiety and confusion. For that reason, Revelation remains a courageous call to faithful endurance, reminding the church in every generation to trust Christ and remain loyal to Him, no matter the challenges we face.

Throughout this series, our goal will be to engage Revelation thoughtfully and faithfully, as a book written not to confuse but to encourage the people of God. Its message is designed to deepen our worship, strengthen our perseverance, and keep our focus fixed on Jesus Christ, who is present with His church and sovereign over all creation.

My prayer is that this series will not leave us fearful or unsettled, but more confident in God’s purposes, more anchored in hope, and more committed to living faithfully as Christ’s people in the present.

I encourage you to join us, to come ready to listen carefully to God’s Word, and to allow Revelation to do what it was intended to do—form a faithful, worshiping, and hopeful people.

Grace and peace,
Keith