The document discusses the messages to the churches of Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea in Revelation 3:1-22. Sardis is warned to strengthen what remains and wake up from being spiritually dead. Philadelphia is praised for enduring trials and keeping God's word. Laodicea is rebuked for being lukewarm, believing they are rich when they are actually wretched, poor, blind and naked. The closing discusses how comfort and wealth can lead to spiritual lukewarmness and emphasizes that without Christ we have no hope, sacrifice, joy, healing or eternal life.
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2. Revelation 3:1-22ReviewStars PastorsIn His Hand => Close attention given to office of pastor/overseerLampstand ChurchesGolden => Expresses value of Church to God
4. Revelation 3:1-22SARDISGOOD BADDeedsReputation of Alive BUT DeadStrengthen what remains About to DieFew not soiled Deeds incompleteWarning: remember, obey; if we do not wake up, He will come like a thief.
7. Revelation 3:1-22A closer look at LaodiceaWater was lukewarm and undesirable-like the water piped into cityPoor in spite of being financially well offBlind even though leading science in blindnessNaked even though had great resource to clothing
8. Revelation 3:1-22Does being comfortable and richLead to Lukewarmness?Matthew 19:23-26Why or why not?What brings us to a place where we realize our need for Jesus?
9. Revelation 3:1-22Who are we without Christ?Who are we with Christ?Romans 8:8-10John 15:5-8IMAGINE NO CHRISTNO HOPE SACRIFICE JOY HEALING ETERNAL LIFE
Editor's Notes
Pastor Office of Pastor receives special attention from JesusOffice is a trust from JesusChurch-Lamp Stands need attention and Jesus is walking amongst them doing such Trim the wick, add fuel etc.Translates to: give strength, help, comfort, commendation, cheer, rebuke, or warning.
Sardis was on top a plateau 1500 ft above the valley floor below-Main industry was harvesting wool, dying it, and making garments*Note all the allusions to garmets!
Phila. Was founded around 190 B.C.On a major mail route called Imperial Post RoadNamed after Attalus II devotion to his brother