The story of the Passover tells us about our sin, our substitute, our salvation, and something about ourselves. God's judgment on the Egyptians and Pharaoh was a demonstration of his power and a warning to all humanity. The Passover also highlights the importance of faith and trust in God's plan, as seen in the Israelites' reliance on the blood of the lamb to save them from death. [... more]

Jesus commends the church at Ephesus for their sound doctrine and faithful obedience, but warns them that losing their love for Him is a serious problem. He threatens to remove their lampstand if they fail to reconnect with their life source. The letter to the Ephesians is a call to keep their first love strong while doing other commendable things, and to eat of the tree of life, a picture of close fellowship with Jesus Himself. [... more]