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Cody Chesser <- Back The Scope of Revelation Cody Chesser Download Bible Class Book This series is currently ongoing. New lessons released weekly. This class is a follow up to the study: The Story of Revelation . We'd recommend starting there. Series Episodes The Scope of Revelation - Lesson 1 Outline File Presentation File The Scope of Revelation - Lesson 2 Outline File Presentation File The Scope of Revelation - Lesson 3 Outline File Presentation File The Scope of Revelation - Lesson 4 Outline File Presentation File The Scope of Revelation - Lesson 5 Outline File Presentation File The Scope of Revelation - Lesson 6 Outline File Presentation File The Scope of Revelation - Lesson 7 Outline File Presentation File The Scope of Revelation - Lesson 8 Outline File Presentation File The Scope of Revelation - Lesson 9 Outline File Presentation File The Scope of Revelation - Lesson 10 Outline File Presentation File Part 1: Lesson 1: Accurate Roman History of the First Century Lesson 2: The Case for the Late Date Lesson 3: The Refutation of the Early Date Lesson 4: The Case for A Roman Centric View Lesson 5: The Refutations of A Jerusalem Centric View Part 2: Lesson 6: Introduction to the AD-70 Doctrine Lesson 7: Continued Discussion on AD-70 Doctrine Lesson 8: Matthew 24-25; What Was Jesus Talking About? Lesson 9: Jesus' Teachings While On Earth Lesson 10: Concerning "Avenging the Apostles & Prophets" by Arthur Ogden. Series Outline Request a File Looking for an outline or powerpoint file for a specific lesson? Let us know! Request Now revelation, Apocalypse, apocalypse, john, late date, early date, end of the world, AD70, AD-70, AD 70, Preterism, Preterist, eschatology, realized eschatology, realized, jerusalem, rome, roman, jew, jews, jewish, apostle, prophet, apostles, prophets, ogden, arthur, avenging Have More Questions? Ask A Bible Question

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“Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for edification according to the need of the moment, so that it will give grace to those who hear.” Ephesians 4:29 Words are powerful! The Bible speaks often about the tongue. At West Main, we’ve studied the sins of the tongue, and one thing is clear: controlling our speech is an expectation from God. James reminds us: “If anyone thinks himself to be religious, and yet does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this man’s religion is worthless.” James 1:26 One sin of the tongue is gossip. The Scriptures give repeated warnings: “He who goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets, but he who is trustworthy conceals a matter.” Proverbs 11:13 Gossip destroys trust, ruins reputations, and tears down relationships. Brothers and sisters in the first century were warned: “But refuse to put younger widows on the list, for when they feel sensual desires in disregard of Christ, they want to get married, thus incurring condemnation, because they have set aside their previous pledge. At the same time they also learn to be idle, as they go around from house to house; and not merely idle, but also gossips and busybodies, talking about things not proper to mention…” 1 Timothy 5:11–13 What Is Gossip? Definitions help us see it clearly: “A statement in general circulation without confirmation or certainty of facts.” ( Dictionary.com ) “Rumor or talk of a personal, sensational, or intimate nature. A person who habitually spreads intimate or private rumors or facts.” (American Heritage Dictionary) The Bible goes even deeper. In 1 Timothy 5:13 , translations use words like “gossips,” “tattlers,” or “talking foolishly.” These women were over-interested in the affairs of others, spreading things “not proper to mention.” In 1 Timothy 3:11 , Paul warns against “malicious gossips” or slanderers. The Greek word is diabolos—often translated as “Devil.” Gossip reflects Satan’s work as the adversary and accuser. It involves hostile intent (cf. 2 Timothy 3:3; Titus 2:3). Gossip is ungodly and must be avoided. How Do I Know If I’m Gossiping? James urges us to be “quick to hear, slow to speak” (James 1:19). That alone would prevent much gossip. But we can also ask ourselves: Should I be sharing this? (Proverbs 11:13) What is my purpose for sharing this? (3 John 9–11) If the purpose is not to build up or bring grace, then it doesn’t belong on our lips. The Damage of Gossip We know the dangers, but let’s be reminded: It shows a lack of spiritual maturity and hinders others. It breeds distrust and suspicion. It destroys friendships (Proverbs 17:9). It damages our influence (Colossians 4:5–6). It fails to follow the example of Jesus (Ephesians 4:29–5:2). A Better Way Instead of gossip, let’s speak words that build up, encourage, and give grace. Let us be hearers and doers of the Word. Let us choose trustworthiness over talebearing. The devil thrives on gossip. God calls us to something better. Let’s avoid gossip at all costs.

In Luke 17:7–10 , Jesus tells His disciples a parable that doesn’t often get the same attention as some of His other stories. But it’s a powerful reminder about humility, faithfulness, and our place in God’s kingdom. The Setting Unlike many parables aimed at the Pharisees or other critics, this one is spoken to Jesus’ disciples—men who were eager to learn from Him. At the start of Luke 17 , Jesus warns them about temptation and the seriousness of causing others to stumble. Then, in verse 5 , the apostles say to Him: “Increase our faith!” Jesus responds first with the image of a mustard seed—tiny, yet capable of producing something great. Faith doesn’t have to start big to accomplish great things, but it must grow. And then, instead of promising to “increase their faith” for them, Jesus tells a story about a servant and his master. The Parable “Will any one of you who has a servant plowing or keeping sheep say to him when he has come in from the field,‘Come at once and recline at table’? Will he not rather say to him, ‘Prepare supper for me, and dress properly, and serve me while I eat and drink,and afterward you will eat and drink’? Does he thank the servant because he did what was commanded? So you also, when you have done all that you were commanded, say,‘We are unworthy servants; we have only done what was our duty.’” ( Luke 17:7–10 ) Servants and Their Master In the parable: The master represents God. The servant represents Christians—in this immediate context, the apostles themselves. The servant’s obligation is simple: fulfill the master’s will before tending to his own needs. The master’s priorities come first. That’s the natural, expected relationship between a servant and a master. In the same way, God’s will must come before our own. We may care for our needs, but always within the boundaries and timing He sets. God as the Perfect Master In Jesus’ illustration, a good master makes his expectations clear and provides for his servants so they can succeed. God does this perfectly. Clear instructions: We have His word—an entire book laying out His will for our lives. He’s not vague about what He expects. Provision: God gives what we need to accomplish His work. He equips us for service and promises to care for us. Following His will benefits us, too. God’s ways lead to stronger relationships, wiser decisions, and better stewardship of life’s resources. Sin complicates and destroys; obedience builds and blesses. No “Thank You” Expected This is the part that can sound harsh: the master doesn’t say “thank you” to the servant for doing his job. Why? Because it’s the servant’s duty. The servant already receives the agreed-upon provision—food, clothing, shelter. Similarly, God doesn’t owe us gratitude for doing His will. Serving Him is our obligation. In our daily jobs, we don’t expect our boss to throw a party every time we complete an assignment. We simply do what we were hired to do and receive our wages. “Unworthy Servants” Jesus tells us to view ourselves as “unworthy” (or “unprofitable”) servants. That doesn’t mean our work is meaningless—it means our service doesn’t put God in our debt. We don’t “add value” to Him in the sense of increasing His worth. God is perfect and self-sufficient. But He chooses to let our work add value to His kingdom . That’s an incredible privilege—but it’s still not about us. It’s about Him. We don’t work to shine a light on ourselves, to earn salvation, or to make ourselves “worthy.” We work because it’s what we ought to do. The Heart of the Lesson This parable is about humility and perspective: Serving God is our duty —not a favor we’re doing for Him. Obedience doesn’t earn extra credit —we’re simply doing what’s expected. The reward is by God’s grace —not because we deserve it. The apostles asked Jesus to increase their faith. His answer? You grow it yourself—like a mustard seed—through steady, humble service. Work hard, be faithful, and remember: you’re serving the Master, not working for applause. For Us Today It’s tempting to want recognition for what we do in the kingdom. But Jesus says that’s not the point. God already promised the greatest possible reward—eternal life with Him—not because we earned it, but because He loves us. Our role is clear:Serve faithfully. Put His will first. Do the work not for praise, but because it’s what we ought to do. And at the end of the day, when we’ve done everything commanded of us, our response should be: “We are unworthy servants; we have only done what was our duty.”

A while ago, I wrote a bulletin article on retaining more of what we read in the Bible, and I was encouraged by the positive feedback. God’s word must always be a priority for His people. He has given us His word so we can both read it and understand it. Paul said in Ephesians 3:3-5 :“…That by revelation there was made known to me the mystery, as I wrote before in brief. By referring to this, when you read you can understand my insight into the mystery of Christ, which in other generations was not made known to the sons of men, as it has now been revealed to His holy apostles and prophets in the Spirit…” Notice three truths: Paul received revelation from God. He wrote it down. He wrote it so others (including us) could read and understand. From Genesis to Revelation, God has given us His words so that we might know Him. Yes, some passages are challenging—Peter himself admitted that some of Paul’s writings were “hard to understand” ( 2 Peter 3:16 ). But that shouldn’t discourage us. The Bible is a lifetime study, and God’s word is “living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword” ( Hebrews 4:12 ). Like many of you, I’ve struggled at times with consistency in daily Bible reading. Recently, however, I began something new with two brothers: a group we call “Arise and Build” (from Nehemiah’s work in rebuilding Jerusalem’s wall, Nehemiah 6:15 ). We committed to a 52-Day Challenge where we meet daily for Bible reading and prayer. Here’s how we’ve approached it: The first time through Nehemiah (13 chapters), we simply read a chapter each day and discussed what we learned. The second time, we each prepared a brief outline of every chapter and compared notes. We also asked, “What’s one word that describes this chapter?” to help retain what we read. The third time, we’ll expand our outlines with more details. The fourth time, we plan to use colored pencils to mark themes—locations, people, prayers, sins, and more—so the text locks deeper into our memory. It’s not fast, but it’s effective. Slow and steady builds lasting understanding. By the end, we’ll each have a thorough outline of Nehemiah—and more importantly, we’ll have saturated our minds with God’s word. If you’ve struggled with Bible reading, consider studying with someone else. When our 52 days are up, we plan to start again and invite others to join. If 13 chapters feels overwhelming, try something smaller. Read Jude or 3 John (just one chapter) every day for a week. Or meditate on 10 verses at a time. The key is simple: Arise and Build. Take the step. Be intentional. Open God’s word again and again. As Paul wrote: “So faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ” ( Romans 10:17 ).