New Age 2....

https://youtu.be/7RtsGl9W1lU?is=cG7aFKVYk-7wW0LU

Jannes & Jambres...

Jannes and Jambres (also spelled Jamnes and Mambres) are the traditional names of the Egyptian magicians or sorcerers at Pharaoh's court who opposed Moses and Aaron during the Exodus.

Biblical and Extra-Biblical References

• Old Testament (Anonymous): The Book of Exodus describes Pharaoh's wise men and sorcerers mimicking early signs (turning staffs into serpents, water into blood, and bringing up frogs), but they are never named in the text.

• New Testament (2 Timothy 3:8): The Apostle Paul explicitly names them when warning Timothy about false teachers: "Just as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses, so also these teachers oppose the truth."

• Ancient & Rabbinic Literature: They appear in the Talmud, Targums, Qumran Dead Sea Scrolls (such as the Damascus Document), and the apocryphal Apocryphon of Jannes and Jambres. Roman writers like Pliny the Elder and Apuleius also reference them as famous sorcerers.

• Second Temple and Rabbinic Lore: Traditions depict them as chief counselors or sons of Balaam, claiming they foretold Moses's birth, aided in making the golden calf, and were eventually slain.

Opinions on the origin of Paul's use of these names differ on the Puritan Board, where some view the names as drawn from widely known Second Temple Jewish tradition as a helpful illustration, while others maintain they represent inspired revelation.

I found this about this ...

https://www.youtube.com/live/02Yerut9h1A?is=an90jJbefmCLCN-C

Bible Project : 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Hey, have you seen this? Check out 2 Timothy 3:16-17 | 2 Timothy Overview:

https://bible.com/videos/55674?utm=video&language_tag=en

New Age 1....Yoga

At the group yesterday we were talking about yoga then i seen this video this morning. 

The Scripture Myra spoke about came from Colossians 2 :21.....Touch not ,taste not

https://youtu.be/DIWnZDGZsVg?is=NtyULeg9IiLMWBYK

Is Yoga Demonic? - Vladimir Savchuk Ministries https://share.google/FPyNyIM92gaXqOkFe

7 Letters to 7 Churches

Summary of the Seven Churches...

Dave..https://youtu.be/mIC2z9kobfQ?is=87F-Cxmkpx1PbwBL

1. Ephesus (The Loveless Church)...       

Robert..https://youtu.be/uE9gdOwnSNA?is=itHqMfuZ9pXwrBye

"But I have this against you, that you have abandoned the love you had at first." (Revelation 2:4)

The Commendation: They were hardworking, possessed great doctrinal discernment, and rejected false apostles.

 The Rebuke: They lost their original passion and love for Christ and one another.

 The Counsel:: Remember how far they have fallen, repent, and do the works they did at first.

2. Smyrna (The Persecuted Church)

Orla

"Do not fear what you are about to suffer... Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life." (Revelation 2:10)

 The Commendation: Praised for their spiritual wealth and faithful endurance through intense poverty, slander, and incoming persecution.

The Rebuke: None. Jesus offers only comfort and no words of condemnation to this suffering church.

The Counsel: Do not fear suffering and remain faithful, even to the point of death.

3. Pergamum (The Compromising Church)

"But I have a few things against you: you have some there who hold the teaching of Balaam..." (Revelation 2:14)

The Commendation: Commended for holding fast to Christ's name and not denying their faith, even though they lived "where Satan’s throne is".

The Rebuke: They tolerated false teachers within their community who promoted idolatry, pagan compromises, and immorality.

The Counsel: Repent immediately, or Christ will come and fight against those false teachers with the sword of His mouth.

4. Thyatira (The Corrupt Church)

"But I have this against you, that you tolerate that woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophetess..." (Revelation 2:20)

​The Commendation: Acknowledged for their growing love, faith, service, and patient endurance.

The Rebuke: They tolerated a false prophetess ("Jezebel") who led church members into sexual immorality and pagan compromises.

The Counsel: Hold fast to what they have until Christ returns; those who compromise will face severe judgment. 

5. Sardis (The Dead Church)

"You have the reputation of being alive, but you are dead." (Revelation 3:1)

​The Commendation: Christ notes that a tiny, remaining remnant has kept their clothes pure and stayed loyal.

​The Rebuke: On the outside, they appeared active and spiritually vibrant, but internally, they were completely dead and their works were incomplete.

​The Counsel: Wake up, strengthen what little remains before it dies, and remember the truth they first received.

6. Philadelphia (The Faithful Church)..

​Kenny ...https://youtu.be/LVAKUTdhbns?is=9SK1gK01U_pYGQTs

"I know that you have but little power, and yet you have kept my word and have not denied my name." (Revelation 3:8)

​The Commendation: They successfully kept Christ's word and patiently endured trials despite having very little physical strength or resource.

The Rebuke: None. Like Smyrna, this church receives zero rebuke from Jesus.

​The Counsel: Hold fast to what they have so that no one seizes their crown. 

7. Laodicea (The Lukewarm Church)

"So, because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of my mouth." (Revelation 3:16)

​The Commendation: None. This is the only church that receives no praise whatsoever.

​The Rebuke: Blinded by material wealth and self-sufficiency, they became spiritually apathetic, self-satisfied, and entirely lukewarm.

The Counsel: Buy true spiritual wealth from Christ, open the door to Him, and turn away from their complacency.

Why the Letters Matter Today

Theologians and readers generally interpret these letters through three distinct lenses:

​Historical: They addressed literal administrative and spiritual issues occurring in those specific Roman-era cities. 

​Universal/Spiritual: The warnings and encouragements represent different spiritual conditions that any individual believer or church community can experience at any point in history. 

​Prophetic Eras: Some view the chronological order of the letters as a foreshadowing of seven distinct eras of church history, spanning from the Apostolic age (Ephesus) to the modern apathetic age (Laodicea

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