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Revelation 3:14-22 CSB
Unveiled! Revelation 3:14-22
The self-deceived church
1.The city of Laodicea was near C_________________ and was mentioned four times in the letter to the Colossians. This is important to understand the false teaching.
2.Laodicea was was so w_______________, they refused financial aid from Rome after being destroyed by an earthquake.
3.The history of the city was world reknown for many things including expensive black w________, a medical center that produced e_______s____________, imported w____________, and a large b_____________ industry.
4.The name Laodicea can mean “r_____________” or b_________________.” The irony vs. Jesus
Vs. 14 The consistent format to each each local church continues. Jesus is described by 3 phrases. What are they and what do they mean?
Vs. 15 Jesus always k________! Specifically He always knows our works, which r__________ our r___________________ to Him.
Jesus uses a well known object lesson from their w___________ s______________.
The meaning of wishing they were c___________ or h_____________.
Vs. 16 What is the meaning, application, and God’s response of being l_________________?
This is the only church that has no c_________________________. Not even one.
Vs. 17 S_____________ d__________________ is the worst type of lie.
Jesus uses the economy the city is known for to e_____________ their h_____________.
Vs. 18 The play on words for “p_________________” from God what they really need knowing we cannot purchase our salvation. Spiritual life, health, wealth, and healing.
Isaiah 55:1-4, Matthew 22:1-14
Vs. 19 The offer of God’s love and the reception of God’s love. John 3:16, John 14:21, Romans 5:5, 5:8, 8:28, 8:35, 8:37-39, Matthew 22:14, II Peter 3:9-14
God shows and offers love by r____________ and d___________________.
What should their response and our response be? Z______________ r_______________
Vs. 20 In contrast to the door Jesus opened for Philadelphia with their minimal strength, Jesus actively requests to come into the d_________ of this s_________ and probably unsaved gathering.
D______________ together is a picture of i______________ and a______________ fellowship and relationship.
Vs. 21 Like previous letters, how does a Christian, a church, c______________? How did Jesus conquer in this verse?
What is the reward for conquering?
Vs. 22 Who should hear, really listen, and respond to this letter?
This is the most drastic, dreadful, and deceived church of all. Does Laodicea remind you of anyone or any church?
Answers 1.Colossae 2.Wealthy 3.Wool eye salve water banking
4.ruler beginning
Vs 15 knows, reflects relationship water supply cold hot
Vs 16 lukewarm commendation Vs 17 self deception expose hypocrisy
Vs 18 purchasing Vs 19 rebuke discipline zealously repent
Vs 20 dining intimate authentic Vs 21 conquer