EPISODE 7 of 10: What Happened At Ephesus?
This week (June 28) on Shabbat Night Live: When John encounters the risen Yeshua in a vision, he is given a scathing message to deliver to seven specific churches — one of which is Ephesus. Paul was instrumental in delivering the Gospel to Ephesus, so what went wrong?
Michael Rood explains the back story and why the risen Savior mentioned Ephesus by name.
Watch the episode — included on this blog post.
While you watch, consider the questions below. The timeline for each discussion topic in the video is noted on each question. Post your answers in the comments section and let’s get some discussion going!
- (VIDEO TIMELINE – 05:47) How does the scroll of Revelation connect the stories of the Torah and the prophets to the revelation of Yeshua as the Messiah?
- (VIDEO TIMELINE – 12:19) What is the significance of Yochanan’s vision of Yeshua amidst the seven flaming lamps, and how does it relate to his role as a messenger to the seven congregations in Asia Minor?
- (VIDEO TIMELINE – 15:31) In the context of the Revelation, what is the significance of Yeshua commanding Yochanan to write the things that he had just seen, the things that are now, and the things that shall be hereafter, and how does this instruction relate to the message for the seven congregations?
- (VIDEO TIMELINE – 19:41) What is the relationship between obedience to Yeshua’s commands and the fulfillment of prophecies, as outlined in the communication to Yochanan regarding the future events leading to the establishment of Yeshua’s dominion?
- (VIDEO TIMELINE – 22:24) What is the role of the messengers to the seven congregations in the context of Yeshua’s vision, and how does their faithfulness relate to the responsibilities and rewards described in the Revelation?
- (VIDEO TIMELINE – 29:11) What are the consequences for the congregation if they fail to repent and return to their first love?
- (VIDEO TIMELINE – 33:35) What significant change did the Jewish tallit makers implement in their craft after it became illegal to be openly Jewish in the Roman Empire?
- (VIDEO TIMELINE – 36:11) How does Acts 18:6 challenge the interpretation of replacement theologians regarding Paul’s declaration to go to the Gentiles?
- (VIDEO TIMELINE – 38:44) What actions did Paul take that contradicted the interpretation that he would only minister to the Gentiles, and what was his reasoning for these actions?
- (VIDEO TIMELINE – 41:48) What was the role of Aquila and Priscilla in enhancing Apollos’ understanding of the teachings he was spreading?
