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Storybook rock song “Livin’ on a Prayer” by Bon Jovi.
One of band’s biggest hits (1987).
Chosen #1 song of the ‘80’s in a VH1 listener poll.
Story of a couple (loosely based on writer’s experience) who fall on hard times, facing life’s struggles.
Jon’s chorus is just to hold on to what they already have even though it seems the odds are against them.
Song taps into deep emotional places for us.
insecurity in our circumstances
the instinct to hang on, persevere.
to hold on to something we trust.
Jon calls it livin’ on a prayer.
Could mean, “you’re just a step away from total disaster.”
Or, we’re trusting in something far greater than ourselves.
Music is powerful.
We learn and accept ideas and values through music.
While inspiring and fun, a rock song isn’t what is going to get you and I through this life.
Like Tommy & Gina, our world is more upside down than ever.
We feel the frustration, the desire to just get away through nostalgia, escapism, internet, whatever seems to bring a bit of relief.
Philadelphia - settled by Pergamum as an outpost for Greek (and later, Roman) culture to the East.
Description: Jesus has the authority and power to allow or deny access to full and complete life.
(open and close)
Ref. Isa. 22.22 “I will give him the key to the house of David—the highest position in the royal court.
When he opens doors, no one will be able to close them; when he closes doors, no one will be able to open them.”
It isn’t our power that makes it happen.
We need to remember that we are an outpost of Heaven in a broken world.
Hold On to the Word
It’s not how strong we appear in the surrounding culture.
Not material assets
Not size of building, reputation of the members, etc.
it’s Who we are loyal to and how well we obey His Word.
Obeyed my word.
Did not deny me.
Endurance is Rewarded
V. 10: Command to persevere (passionate patience).
Result:
Protection (not necessarily from trouble in the world.)
Testing - verifying the genuiness of a thing.
What’s been going on in our world that past couple of years?
Testing.
V. 11: Command to hold on (tight grip)
What kinds of things “loosen our grip?”
Why so important?
So we remain victorious.
1919 World Series - Eight White Sox players took money over the honor and the victory.
Banned forever.
What is so tempting in life that we would trade eternal glory for?
Result of perseverance
Victory - nikon victory is a contest or military conflict.
Identified by placement in Temple
Something that cannot be moved (unlike the structures in Philadelphia)
Name of God
PIllars were inscribed with the names of prominent people.
also commemorated history places and events.
Citizenship
Phil 1.27 “27 Above all, you must live as citizens of heaven, conducting yourselves in a manner worthy of the Good News about Christ.
Then, whether I come and see you again or only hear about you, I will know that you are standing together with one spirit and one purpose, fighting together for the faith, which is the Good News.”
Jesus’ new name
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