John Mark Hicks

Revelation 17 describes the unholy prostitute, the city that rules the kings of the earth. The final chapters of Revelation describe the bride of the Lamb, the new Jerusalem. This contrast pictures two destinies–one for the kings of the earth who worship the beast and serve its interests, and those who follow the Lamb, even […]

Blog on Revelation 3:14-22 available here. The congregation at Laodicea was wealthy, proud, and self-sufficient. But Jesus says they are poor, naked, and blind. They compromised their witness by living comfortably with a culture that was hostile to Jesus; they compromised their allegiance. They need wealth refined by fire, white robes to cover their shameful […]

AI Summary Sardis: A City of Resilience John discussed the historical context and significance of the city of Sardis, focusing on its geographical location, ancient map placement, and the devastating earthquake of 17 AD that heavily affected the city. He explained that Sardis was rebuilt with imperial funding from Emperor Trajan after the earthquake, and […]

Jesus, through the Spirit, addresses the church in Ephesus through John’s literary work. The church is commended for their endurance and good works as well as their discernment with regard to false apostles and the Nicolaitans. However, though outwardly conforming to the way of Jesus, they had abandoned the orienting and grounding practice of love, […]

The unveiling of Jesus the Messiah affirms the sovereignty of God, announces the reign of the Messiah over the kings of the earth, and confirms the dignity and status of believers as ruling priests in service to God the Father. Isolated on the isle of Patmos, John is shown what is really true about the […]

God gifted Paul with the ministry to proclaim the good news of the mystery of Christ to the gentiles, and Paul is a prisoner for their sake. Paul is a servant of the gospel to declare the multi-faceted wisdom of God in the Messiah to the powers, and this mission is carried out through the […]

(English Version Here) Palabras. Algunos no tienen voz, otros forman una narrativa y otros ofrecen una respuesta. El Salmo 19 es una respuesta meditativa a las palabras que no emiten sonido y a las palabras que dan forma a la vida de Israel. El salmista ofrece una meditación sobre cómo Dios se encuentra con Israel […]

Bobby Valentine and John Mark Hicks discuss the two voices of God to which Psalm 19 invites us to hear: The heavens/skies and the Torah. The Psalm offers a sacrifice of praise ripe for meditation. See also this blog.

Hay muchas cuestiones hermenéuticas en torno al Apocalipsis. Y asumiré mis propias perspectivas en esta última entrega sobre “Revertir la maldición”. Una de mis suposiciones principales es la comprensión cíclica progresiva de los siete sellos, trompetas y copas de ira en la segunda visión (“en el Espíritu”, 4:3) del Apocalipsis (capítulos 4-16). [La primera visión […]

God Has Spoken Long ago God spoke to our ancestors in many and various ways by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by a Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, through whom he also created the worlds. He is the reflection of God’s glory and the exact […]