Why did Jesus plant His "First Love" church right next door to the demonic headquarters of the ancient world?
In this visually stunning and practically challenging session, John Barnett reveals the strategy of God: He doesn’t hide His people in safe zones; He plants them in the darkest shadows to shine the brightest. If you feel overwhelmed by the culture around you, this class proves that the "shadow of Satan" is actually the best place for a revival.
Here is why you cannot miss this class:
1. THE THIRD WONDER OF THE WORLD John Barnett reconstructs the terrifying grandeur of the Temple of Diana (Artemis). This wasn’t just a church; it was a structure covering an entire city block, ten stories high, with 100-foot columns overlaid with pure gold. John explains that this "Magnet for Immorality" was Satan’s biggest advertisement, luring the world into sex worship and the black arts. You will be amazed to learn that the "First Love" church didn’t run from this darkness—they thrived right next to it.
2. THE NEW YORK TIMES VS. THE KEYBOARD Why does John Barnett insist you physically mark up your Bible? He cites a fascinating New York Times study on "Cursive Writing." The research found that keyboarding only engages a small part of the brain, while handwriting connects across a "wider area". This session challenges the digital Christian: If you want the Word to go from your screen to your heart, you might need to put down the phone and pick up a pen.
3. THE 17.6-POUND LIMIT John shares a personal story about the logistics of missionary travel. With luggage limits of only 17.6 pounds, he couldn’t carry his library. He reveals how a board member put 7,200 books on his iPhone via Logos. However, John uses this to make a powerful point: Having a library in your pocket is useless if you don’t have the Word in your heart. The goal isn’t access; it is internalization.
4. THE THREE MARKS OF A SURRENDERED LIFE What did the Ephesians do that made them the "Greatest Church"? John boils it down to three specific marks found in Acts 19: God’s Son was Magnified, God’s People were Consecrated, and God’s Word Prevailed. This is the checklist for any believer who wants to survive in a culture that is just as demonic as ancient Ephesus.
THE BOTTOM LINE: You can have 7,000 books in your pocket and still be spiritually starving. Join John Barnett to learn how to write the Word on your heart so you can stand tall, even if you are living in the shadow of a golden idol.
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