"Light Momentary Afflictions, Eternal Weight of Glory" (Refresh & Restore)

"Light Momentary Afflictions, Eternal Weight of Glory" (Refresh & Restore)

In this Refresh & Restore Bible Study, we look at suffering, weakness, and hope through the lens of Scripture. Life is full of limitations, burdens, and afflictions, but for those who belong to Jesus, suffering is not the end of the story. Hebrews 12:1–2 reminds us that there is a race set before us and that we run by laying aside every weight and looking to Jesus. Philippians 4:10–13 shows us that Christ strengthens us in abundance and need, not by making us self-sufficient but by teaching us to depend on Him. And 2 Corinthians 4:7–18 reminds us that we are jars of clay, weak and breakable, so that the surpassing power would be seen as belonging to God and not to us. Our afflictions may feel heavy now, but in Christ they are light and momentary compared to the eternal weight of glory He has prepared for His people. Jesus is the joy set before us, the strength within us, and the One who keeps us from shattering. If you would like to see a written version of this podcast, complete with Scripture references, you can find it here [https://justkeithharris.com/2026/05/27/light-momentary-afflictions-eternal-weight-of-glory-a-refresh-restore-bible-study/].

"Worthy is the Lion, the Slain Lamb Who Lives" from Revelation 5 (The KING is Coming)

📖 Revelation 5:1–14 In this episode of The King is Coming, Keith Harris and Jamie Harrison continue into the throne room of heaven—and what unfolds in Revelation 5 is one of the most powerful and familiar scenes in all of Scripture. A scroll appears in the right hand of the One seated on the throne, sealed with seven seals. A mighty angel asks a question that echoes through heaven and earth: Who is worthy to open the scroll? At first, no one is found—and John weeps. But then everything changes. The Lion of the tribe of Judah has conquered… and when John turns, he sees not a lion, but a Lamb standing as though slain—and alive. Together, Keith and Jamie discuss: ✔️ The significance of the sealed scroll and why only the rightful heir can open it ✔️ The difference between ability and worthiness—and why no one but Jesus qualifies ✔️ Why John hears “Lion” but sees a slain Lamb—and what that reveals about Christ ✔️ How Jesus conquers not by force, but through His death and resurrection ✔️ The connection to the Passover Lamb and the redemption of God’s people ✔️ The overwhelming worship of heaven declaring Jesus alone is worthy This chapter is the turning point: the Lamb who was slain is alive—and He alone is worthy to carry out God’s plan. “Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and might and honor and glory and blessing!” (Revelation 5:12) 🔗 If you would like to see a written version of this podcast, complete with footnotes and cross-references, you can find it here [https://justkeithharris.com/2026/04/20/worthy-is-the-lion-the-slain-lamb-who-lives-from-revelation-5-a-refresh-restore-bible-study/].

"Before the Throne of God Above" from Revelation 4 (The KING is Coming)

📖 Revelation 4:1–11 In this episode of The King is Coming, Keith Harris and Jamie Harrison move beyond Jesus’s letters to the churches and into the next part of John’s vision. In Revelation 4, John is invited through an open door into heaven—and what he sees is the throne room of God. At the center of everything is a throne, and seated on it is the Lord in all His glory. From this point forward in Revelation, the throne becomes the focal point of the entire book. John describes the scene the best way he can: the brilliance of precious stones, a rainbow surrounding the throne, flashes of lightning and thunder, and a crystal-like sea before it. Surrounding the throne are twenty-four elders and four living creatures who never cease to worship the Lord. Together, Keith and Jamie discuss:✔️ Why Revelation 4 marks a shift from the letters to the churches to John’s heavenly vision✔️ What the throne room reveals about God’s authority and security over all things✔️ Why John uses comparisons (“like” and “as”) to describe the glory he sees✔️ The mystery of the twenty-four elders and what we can—and cannot—know✔️ The constant worship of the living creatures crying “Holy, holy, holy”✔️ Why heaven’s worship centers on God simply because He is worthy In the throne room, everything points to one truth: God alone is worthy of worship. “Worthy are you, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they existed and were created.” (Revelation 4:11) 🔗 If you would like to see a written version of this podcast, complete with footnotes and cross-references, you can find it here [https://justkeithharris.com/2026/03/16/before-the-throne-of-god-above-from-revelation-4-a-refresh-restore-bible-study/].

" Lukewarm Yet Not Without Hope: Jesus’s Letter to the Church at Laodicea" (The KING is Coming)

📖 Revelation 3:14–22 In this episode of The King is Coming, Keith Harris and Jamie Harrison close out Jesus’s seven letters to the churches with the most sobering of them all—His message to Laodicea. Unlike Philadelphia, there is no praise here. Only diagnosis… and invitation. Jesus introduces Himself as “the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of God’s creation.” He is the final word. He is completely trustworthy. He is Creator, not created. Then comes the warning: “You are neither cold nor hot… because you are lukewarm…” (Revelation 3:15–16) In a city known for its lukewarm, undrinkable water, the imagery would have been unmistakable. The church believed they were rich and in need of nothing—but Jesus says they were poor, blind, and naked. Together, Keith and Jamie discuss: ✔️ What “lukewarm” really meant in Laodicea’s context ✔️ The danger of spiritual self-sufficiency ✔️ Why Jesus confronts their wealth, clothing, and eye salve industries ✔️ How loving rebuke proves we belong to Him ✔️ What it means that Jesus stands at the door and knocks This letter is hard—but it is not hopeless. “Those whom I love, I reprove and discipline. So be zealous and repent.” (Revelation 3:19) And the promise still stands: “To the one who conquers I will grant him to sit with me on my throne…” (Revelation 3:21) “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.” (Revelation 3:22) 🔗 If you would like to see a written version of this podcast, complete with footnotes and cross-references, you can find it here. [https://justkeithharris.com/2026/03/16/lukewarm-yet-not-without-hope-jesuss-letter-to-the-church-at-laodicea-a-refresh-restore-bible-study/] #TheKingIsComing #RevelationStudy #Laodicea #LukewarmChurch #RepentAndBelieve #JesusKnocks #FaithfulAndTrue #HeWhoHasEars

"Kept Through the Trial: Jesus's Letter to the Church at Philadelphia" (The KING is Coming)

📖 Revelation 3:7–13 We’re back! After a few months off, The King is Coming returns in 2026 with one of the most encouraging letters in Revelation — Jesus’s message to the faithful church in Philadelphia. In a world filled with opposition and weakness, Jesus opens a door no one can shut. In this episode, Keith Harris and Jamie Harrison explore: ✔️ Jesus’s identity as the Holy One, the True One — God Himself ✔️ What the “key of David” means and how Jesus alone opens and shuts ✔️ The debated phrase “I will keep you from the hour of trial” — and how to read it biblically ✔️ Why “little power” doesn’t disqualify faithfulness ✔️ How being kept through the trial glorifies Christ’s strength in us ✔️ What it means to be a pillar in God’s presence forever This church had no rebuke — only encouragement. And Jesus’s call still stands today: “Hold fast what you have, so that no one may seize your crown.” (Revelation 3:11, ESV) 🔗 Missed earlier episodes in the series? You can click here to catch up and listen from the beginning [https://justkeithharris.com/category/refresh-restore/the-king-is-coming-study-of-revelation/]. ✍️ If you’d like to see a written version of this podcast, complete with footnotes and cross-references, you can find it here.