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Lukewarm: The Church of Laodicea

When this letter has been read among you, make sure that it is also read in the church of the Laodiceans. And make sure that you also read the letter from Laodicea. (Col 4:16)

The prophet: _______ _________.

To the messenger of the church in Laodicea write: The Amen, the faithful and true witness, the ruler of God’s creation, says this: (Re 3:14)

Jesus said to him, “I am the Way and the Truth and the Life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.” (Jn 14:6)

and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. (Re 1:5a)

Everything has been entrusted to me by my Father. No one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and anyone to whom the Son wants to reveal him. (Mt 11:27)

for in him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, things seen and unseen, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. (Col 1:16)

⁵ Indeed, let this attitude be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus. ⁶ Though he was by nature God, he did not consider equality with God as a prize to be displayed, (Php 2:5–6)

The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact imprint of the divine nature. (Heb 1:3a)

We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God, for those who are called according to his purpose. (Ro 8:28)

The problem: _________________.

Lukewarm – temperature _ warm and cold; _______________ about something.

¹⁵ I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. If only you were cold or hot! ¹⁶ So, because you are lukewarm and not hot or cold, I am about to spit you out of my mouth. (Re 3:15–16)

… you are dead (Rev 3:1)

Yet you have a few names in Sardis, people who have not defiled their clothes. They will walk with me in white clothing, for they are worthy. (Re 3:4)

What is truth? (Jn 18:38)

You say, “I am rich. I have become very wealthy and need nothing.” But you do not know that you are miserable, pitiful, poor, blind, and naked. (Re 3:17)

And I will tell my soul, “Soul, you have many goods stored up for many years. Take it easy. Eat, drink, and be merry.” (Lk 12:19)

²⁰ “But God said to him, ‘You fool, this night your soul will be demanded from you. Now who will get what you have prepared?’ ²¹ “That is how it will be for anyone who stores up treasure for himself and is not rich toward God.” (Lk 12:20–21)

I advise you to buy from me gold refined by fire, so that you may be rich, and white garments, so that you may be clothed and the shame of your nakedness may not become public, and salve to anoint your eyes, so that you may see. (Re 3:18)

Hey, all of you who are thirsty, come to the water, even if you have no money! Come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost. (Is 55:1)

The solution: _____________________.

¹⁹ I rebuke and discipline those whom I love. So take this seriously and repent. ²⁰ Look, I stand at the door and I am knocking. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will go in with him and dine with him, and he with me. (Re 3:19-20)

⁸ Indeed, it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—⁹ not by works, so that no one can boast. (Eph 2:8–9)

Or do you have so little regard for his rich kindness, his restraint, and his patience, that you ignore the fact that the purpose of God’s kindness is to lead you to repentance? (Ro 2:4)

²¹ To the one who is victorious I will give the right to sit with me on my throne, just as I was victorious and sat down with my Father on his throne. ²² Whoever has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. (Re 3:21–22)

There will no longer be any curse. The throne of God and of the Lamb will be in the city. His servants will worship him. (Re 22:3)

… for the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd. He will lead them to springs of living water. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes. (Re 7:17)

John, To the seven churches in the province of Asia: Grace to you and peace from him who is, who was, and who is coming, and from the seven spirits that are before his throne (Re 1:4)

Points to Ponder

What is one thing that stood out for you from this week’s message?
What does it mean for Jesus to be “The Amen” for us?
The Laodiceans were useless to God because of their belief in their self-sufficiency. Where do you see that creeping into your life or the life of your church?
What priorities in your life need to be readjusted?

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When this letter has been read among you, make sure that it is also read in the church of the Laodiceans. And make sure that you also read the letter from Laodicea. (Col 4:16)

The prophet: _ ___.

To the messenger of the church in Laodicea write: The Amen, the faithful and true witness, the ruler of God’s creation, says this: (Re 3:14)

Jesus said to him, “I am the Way and the Truth and the Life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.” (Jn 14:6)

and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. (Re 1:5a)

Everything has been entrusted to me by my Father. No one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and anyone to whom the Son wants to reveal him. (Mt 11:27)

for in him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, things seen and unseen, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. (Col 1:16)

⁵ Indeed, let this attitude be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus. ⁶ Though he was by nature God, he did not consider equality with God as a prize to be displayed, (Php 2:5–6)

The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact imprint of the divine nature. (Heb 1:3a)

We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God, for those who are called according to his purpose. (Ro 8:28)

The problem: _________________.

Lukewarm – temperature _ warm and cold; _______________ about something.

¹⁵ I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. If only you were cold or hot! ¹⁶ So, because you are lukewarm and not hot or cold, I am about to spit you out of my mouth. (Re 3:15–16)

… you are dead (Rev 3:1)

Yet you have a few names in Sardis, people who have not defiled their clothes. They will walk with me in white clothing, for they are worthy. (Re 3:4)

What is truth? (Jn 18:38)

You say, “I am rich. I have become very wealthy and need nothing.” But you do not know that you are miserable, pitiful, poor, blind, and naked. (Re 3:17)

And I will tell my soul, “Soul, you have many goods stored up for many years. Take it easy. Eat, drink, and be merry.” (Lk 12:19)

²⁰ “But God said to him, ‘You fool, this night your soul will be demanded from you. Now who will get what you have prepared?’ ²¹ “That is how it will be for anyone who stores up treasure for himself and is not rich toward God.” (Lk 12:20–21)

I advise you to buy from me gold refined by fire, so that you may be rich, and white garments, so that you may be clothed and the shame of your nakedness may not become public, and salve to anoint your eyes, so that you may see. (Re 3:18)

Hey, all of you who are thirsty, come to the water, even if you have no money! Come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost. (Is 55:1)

The solution: _____________________.

¹⁹ I rebuke and discipline those whom I love. So take this seriously and repent. ²⁰ Look, I stand at the door and I am knocking. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will go in with him and dine with him, and he with me. (Re 3:19-20)

⁸ Indeed, it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—⁹ not by works, so that no one can boast. (Eph 2:8–9)

Or do you have so little regard for his rich kindness, his restraint, and his patience, that you ignore the fact that the purpose of God’s kindness is to lead you to repentance? (Ro 2:4)

²¹ To the one who is victorious I will give the right to sit with me on my throne, just as I was victorious and sat down with my Father on his throne. ²² Whoever has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. (Re 3:21–22)

There will no longer be any curse. The throne of God and of the Lamb will be in the city. His servants will worship him. (Re 22:3)

… for the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd. He will lead them to springs of living water. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes. (Re 7:17)

John, To the seven churches in the province of Asia: Grace to you and peace from him who is, who was, and who is coming, and from the seven spirits that are before his throne (Re 1:4)

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The Church of Laodicea

When this letter has been read among you, make sure that it is also read in the church of the Laodiceans. And make sure that you also read the letter from Laodicea. (Col 4:16)

The prophet: _______ _________.

To the messenger of the church in Laodicea write: The Amen, the faithful and true witness, the ruler of God’s creation, says this: (Re 3:14)

Jesus said to him, “I am the Way and the Truth and the Life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.” (Jn 14:6)

and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. (Re 1:5a)

Everything has been entrusted to me by my Father. No one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and anyone to whom the Son wants to reveal him. (Mt 11:27)

for in him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, things seen and unseen, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. (Col 1:16)

5 Indeed, let this attitude be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus. 6 Though he was by nature God, he did not consider equality with God as a prize to be displayed, (Php 2:5–6)

The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact imprint of the divine nature. (Heb 1:3a)

We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God, for those who are called according to his purpose. (Ro 8:28)

The problem: _________________.

Lukewarm – temperature _______________ warm and cold; _____________________________ about something.

15 I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. If only you were cold or hot! 16 So, because you are lukewarm and not hot or cold, I am about to spit you out of my mouth. (Re 3:15–16)

… you are dead (Rev 3:1)

Yet you have a few names in Sardis, people who have not defiled their clothes. They will walk with me in white clothing, for they are worthy. (Re 3:4)

What is truth? (Jn 18:38)

You say, “I am rich. I have become very wealthy and need nothing.” But you do not know that you are miserable, pitiful, poor, blind, and naked. (Re 3:17)

And I will tell my soul, “Soul, you have many goods stored up for many years. Take it easy. Eat, drink, and be merry.” (Lk 12:19)

20 “But God said to him, ‘You fool, this night your soul will be demanded from you. Now who will get what you have prepared?’ 21 “That is how it will be for anyone who stores up treasure for himself and is not rich toward God.” (Lk 12:20–21)

I advise you to buy from me gold refined by fire, so that you may be rich, and white garments, so that you may be clothed and the shame of your nakedness may not become public, and salve to anoint your eyes, so that you may see. (Re 3:18)

Hey, all of you who are thirsty, come to the water, even if you have no money! Come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost. (Is 55:1)

The solution: _____________________.

19 I rebuke and discipline those whom I love. So take this seriously and repent. 20 Look, I stand at the door and I am knocking. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will go in with him and dine with him, and he with me. (Re 3:19-20)

8 Indeed, it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—9 not by works, so that no one can boast. (Eph 2:8–9)

Or do you have so little regard for his rich kindness, his restraint, and his patience, that you ignore the fact that the purpose of God’s kindness is to lead you to repentance? (Ro 2:4)

21 To the one who is victorious I will give the right to sit with me on my throne, just as I was victorious and sat down with my Father on his throne. 22 Whoever has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. (Re 3:21–22)

There will no longer be any curse. The throne of God and of the Lamb will be in the city. His servants will worship him. (Re 22:3)

… for the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd. He will lead them to springs of living water. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes. (Re 7:17)

John, To the seven churches in the province of Asia: Grace to you and peace from him who is, who was, and who is coming, and from the seven spirits that are before his throne (Re 1:4)

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The prophet: _ ___.

⁵ Indeed, let this attitude be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus. ⁶ Though he was by nature God, he did not consider equality with God as a prize to be displayed, (Php 2:5–6)

Lukewarm – temperature _ warm and cold; _______________ about something.

¹⁵ I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. If only you were cold or hot! ¹⁶ So, because you are lukewarm and not hot or cold, I am about to spit you out of my mouth. (Re 3:15–16)

²⁰ “But God said to him, ‘You fool, this night your soul will be demanded from you. Now who will get what you have prepared?’ ²¹ “That is how it will be for anyone who stores up treasure for himself and is not rich toward God.” (Lk 12:20–21)

¹⁹ I rebuke and discipline those whom I love. So take this seriously and repent. ²⁰ Look, I stand at the door and I am knocking. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will go in with him and dine with him, and he with me. (Re 3:19-20)

⁸ Indeed, it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—⁹ not by works, so that no one can boast. (Eph 2:8–9)

²¹ To the one who is victorious I will give the right to sit with me on my throne, just as I was victorious and sat down with my Father on his throne. ²² Whoever has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. (Re 3:21–22)