Reading the Letters to the Seven Churches in Revelation
This eight session course will explore the letters addressed by the Lord to the seven churches in western Asia Minor. We will gain new insights into the meanings of these letters as we study them within their geographical, historical, cultural, and spiritual settings. This study is great for anyone wanting to gain a better understanding of John’s message to these seven churches and their relevance today.
Your Instructor
Marc Turnage holds an MA in Ancient Judaism and the Origins of Christianity from Jerusalem University College. He is currently finishing his PhD in the Land of Israel Studies Department at Bar Ilan University located in Ramat Gan, Israel, under the supervision of Professor Esther Eshel. Marc has taught graduate and undergraduate students at several universities in the United States and abroad.
Marc moved to Israel to study because he felt that the issues of spatial, historical, cultural, and spiritual settings played a vital role in how we read the Bible. While studying in Israel, he fell in love with the lands of the Bible. He has been guiding groups through Israel, Jordan, Egypt, Turkey, Greece, and Italy for over twenty years. Marc is a highly sought-after guide and teacher and routinely trains and lectures local tour guides about guiding Christian groups. He is passionate about leading biblical tours that deliver the very finest experience and helping people understand how to read the Bible.
Marc has published widely for both academic and popular audiences. His most recent book, Windows Into the Bible, was named by Outreach Magazine one of its top 100 Christian living resources. Marc is a widely sought-after speaker, and a gifted teacher. He resides in Springfield, MO with his family.
Course Curriculum
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StartGlad You Are Here!
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StartIntroduction to the Letters to the Seven Churches (91:14)
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StartThe Letter to Ephesus: "Return to your Former Love" (Rev.2:1-7) (78:48)
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StartThe Letter to Smyrna: "Faithfully Endure" (Rev. 2:8-11) (74:01)
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StartThe Letter to Pergamum: "The Teaching of Ba'alam" (Rev. 2:12-17) (77:00)
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StartThe Letter to Thyatira: "The Deep Things of Satan" (Rev. 2:18-28) (62:53)
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StartThe Letter to Sardis: "I Will Come Like a Thief" (Rev. 3:1-6) (84:13)
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StartThe Letter to Philadelphia: "The Synagogue of Satan" (Rev. 3:7-13) (41:03)
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StartThe Letter to Laodicea: "Be Hot or Cold" (Rev. 3:14-22) (60:19)