What does Jesus mean by the “synagogue of Satan”? Why is the church in Smyrna told it will face persecution for “ten days”? And does Revelation 2:8–11 in any way justify antisemitism?

In this episode, we’ll explore these important submitted questions and highlight several additional details in Jesus’ message to this afflicted, impoverished, and persecuted church—helping us understand them rightly in the light of Scripture.

This week on From the Cutting Room Floor, Pastor Brian responds to your questions from Sunday’s message on Revelation 2:1–7, “The Apocalypse: Right, Pure… and Cold?”

What did Jesus mean when He said, “I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place”? This episode explores that question—and other key details from Jesus’ message to the church in Ephesus—helping us understand them in light of Scripture.

Join Pastor Brian as he unpacks these truths and leads us to see them through the lens of God’s Word.

This week on From the Cutting Room Floor, Pastor Brian tackles your questions from Sunday’s message on Revelation 1:9-20, The Apocalypse: Awe That Transforms.

Revelation is "canonical capstone." What does that mean? And how does that help us understand Revelation 1:9-20 and its relationship to Daniel 7? What's the strategy behind our "seven friends?" Why not just say "seven churches"?

Join Pastor Brian as he unpacks these questions and guides us to see them through the truth of Scripture.