I started a new podcast series called “The Book of Revelation”. I will be going through portions of the Book of Revelation and giving commentary on what the Apostle John is writing to the 7 churches he mentions and sharing it’s relevance for us today. In “Episode 1” I am in Revelation 1:1-8 where the Apostle John gives us some divine perspective from which to see the chaos and conflict of the past, present and future from so we can live our our story in alignment with God’s larger story that is unfolding.
Revelation 1:1-8
1 The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things that must soon take place. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant John, 2 who bore witness to the word of God and to the testimony of Jesus Christ, even to all that he saw. 3 Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear, and who keep what is written in it, for the time is near. 4 John to the seven churches that are in Asia: Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven spirits who are before his throne, 5 and from Jesus Christ the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of kings on earth. To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood 6 and made us a kingdom, priests to his God and Father, to him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen. 7 Behold, he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him, even those who pierced him, and all tribes of the earth will wail on account of him. Even so. Amen. 8 “I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.”
Rom. 5:8
but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
This is a message Kenny preach at Hilltown Community Church. It is called “Grace To Love One Another”. He shares how God sent Jesus to die for us to not only forgive us for our sins but also that we would live through Jesus. Kenny gives a practical definition of what grace is and how it enables us to accomplish what we could never accomplish on our own, and in this message that is to love others as Jesus loved us..
Kenny started a new podcast series called “Being Otherly”, with his friend Willam Puckett. This is the introduction to the series which will be looking at and discussing a variety of the “one another” scriptures in the New Testament, like love one another or pray for one another or serve one another. The series will give you a vision of what authentic healthy relationships and community could look like and challenge you to pursue it. In this episode they will look at and talk about Phil 2:3-5 and John 13:15-17 to give a foundation and example for being otherly. Then they will look at and discuss John 13:34 and John 3:16 to give you the overarching theme of bring otherly, “to love one another”.
Phil 2:3-5
3 Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. 4 Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. 5 Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus,
John 13:15-17
15 I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you. 16 I tell you the truth, no servant is greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him. 17 Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them.
John 13:34
“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.
John 3:16
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
Kenny continues with his friend Willam Puckett on the series called “Being Otherly”. This episode is titled “Devoted To And Honoring One Another” and Kenny and William look at and discuss what devoted and honoring mean and what being devoted to one another and honoring one another might look like in the lives of Jesus followers.
Romans 12:10a (NIV)
Be devoted to one another in brotherly love…
Acts 2:42-47
42 And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. 43 And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. 44 And all who believed were together and had all things in common. 45 And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need. 46 And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, 47 praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.
Romans 12:10b (NIV)
…Honor one another above yourselves.
Romans 12:10b (NLT)
…and take delight in honoring each other.
Mark 10:45
For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
In this message, Love One Another As I Have Loved You, Kenny is looking at John 13:34-35. He reminds us of Jesus’ command to love one another as He has loved us, giving us some good practical expressions of what that looks like, as well as how we can live this command out by the power of the spirit.
