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Advent 2024

December 1, 2024 • Pastor Steve Swinburne • Revelation 12

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The Apostle John wrote a letter addressed to 7 churches located in modern day western Turkey; we know it today as the book of Revelation. In it are layers of metaphor and symbolism in an ancient style of writing called, "Jewish Apocalyptic Literature." This letter was written to encourage the persecuted church who'd seen violent and horrific acts perpetrated against it. As we uncover the layers of meaning in Revelation 12, one story seems to be clear, we have a part to play in the nativity story.

The Child

December 22, 2024 • Pastor Steve Swinburne • Revelation 12

Revelation 12 envisions an apocalyptic nativity scene where the child that is born is pursued by a dragon. The child represents Jesus who came in love to model the power and heart of God. This model should shape the believer and follower to imitate the loving sacrifice of the child who would ultimately go to the cross for the sins of the world.

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The Dragon

December 15, 2024 • Pastor Steve Swinburne • Revelation 12

The dragon is the most ominous figure in John's apocalyptic account of the Christmas story. Who is this dragon and what role does it play in the Christmas story. John tells us that this dragon is the accuser, Satan, who has made it his mission to steal, kill, and destroy God's beautiful creation and image bearers.