Abraham Obadare

The Throne Revealed (Revelation 4)

Sep

9

2021

As John continues reporting his vision, he takes us to another unit of the vision in chapter 4. Opening of inner eyes John states that he sees the door of heaven opened and One sitting on a throne set in heaven (4:1-2). He sees the beauty and deco of the One who sits on the ...

Letter to the church in Laodicea (Rev. 3:14-22 NIV):

Sep

7

2021

Who is addressing the church? “… the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the ruler of God’s creation.” (vs. 14) Their Deeds/works: “… you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other!” (vs. 15) Their Offenses: “So, because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold— … (vs. 16)You say, ‘I ...

Letter to the church in Philadelphia (Rev. 3:7-13):

Sep

7

2021

The Philadelphia church received a comforting and encouraging letter from Jesus Christ, because she please Him. Smyrna church is another one that received this type of commendation among all other churches. Philadelphia church was one that pleased the Lord even though she was in an idolatrous environment Who is addressing the church? “… the holy ...

Letter to the church in Sardis (Rev. 3:1-6):

Sep

7

2021

Sardis was a wealthy center of commerce in Asia Minor at that time. The first gold and silver coins were said to have been minted in Sardis. Who is addressing the church? “…him who holds the seven spirits of God and the seven stars…” (vs. 2) Their Deeds/works: “you have a name that you are ...

Letter to the church in Thyatira (Rev. 2:18-29):

Sep

7

2021

With twelve (12) verses, this letter to the church of Thyatira is the longest of the seven written to the churches. Background: A city specialized in dyeing. Lydia, the purple seller (Acts 16:14) came from there and people primarily worshiped the sun god (Apollo) there. Who is addressing the church? The Son of God, whose ...

Letter to the church in Pergamum (The Compromising Church) -Rev. 2:12-17:

Sep

7

2021

Who is addressing the church? He who has the sharp two-edged sword: (v. 12) Their Deeds/works: Jesus first affirms the good standing of the believers in Pergamum, living in a challenging time and place – full of pagan influences – saying,“… you hold fast to My name, and did not deny My faith even in ...

Letter to the church in Smyrna (Rev. 2:8-11):

Sep

7

2021

Who is addressing the church? The First and the Last, who was dead, and came to life (2:8; Isa. 48:12). As the First, He made all things. As the Last, He will judge all things. Their Deeds/works: “I know your works, tribulation, and poverty (but you are rich); and I know the blasphemy of those who say they are ...

Letter to the church in Ephesus (Rev. 2:1-7):

Sep

7

2021

Who is addressing the church? He who holds the seven stars in His right hand, who walks in the midst of the seven golden lampstands: Their Deeds/works: Persevere, work hard, does not tolerate evil people, endure for Christ’s sake, never grows weary, maintained doctrinal integrity and exposed lying apostles (2:2-3). Hate the works of the Nicolaitans ...

Necessity & Intensity of Prayers That Bring Miraculous Results

Aug

28

2021

It is prayer that activates the fulfilment of God’s promises: Reading 1 Kings chapter 18, we see the necessity and intensity of prayer that brings about outstanding miracles and solutions. I use the word ‘necessity’ because: Although God had promised rain in 1 Kings 18:1 that He would send rain, Elijah still needed to pray ...

The Lord’s Patience Is Only Giving Us Extra Time To Be Saved

May

17

2021

An Exposition of 2 Peter 3:1-end In the last days, there will be scoffers (v. 3)The scoffers will be following their own evil (sinful) desires (v. 3)They will mock the promise of the coming of Jesus Christ saying “Where is the promise of His coming?” they will ask. “Ever since our fathers fell asleep, everything ...