Responding to Jesus
Revelation 3:14-22
Write this letter to the angel of the church in Laodicea. This is the message from the one who is the Amen-the faithful and true witness, the beginning of God's new creation: I know all the things you do, that you are neither hot nor cold. I wish that you were one or the other! But since you are like lukewarm water, neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of my mouth! You say, "I am rich. I have everything I want. I don't need a thing!" and you don't realize that you are wretched and miserable and poor and blind and naked. So I advise you to buy gold from me-gold that has been purified by fire. Then you will be rich. Also buy white garments from me so you will not be shamed by your nakedness, and ointment for your eyes so you will be able to see. I correct and discipline everyone I love. So be diligent and turn from your indifference. Look! I stand at the door and knock. If you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in, and we will share a meal together as friends. those who are victorious will sit with me on my throne, just as I was victorious and sat with my Father on his throne. Anyone with ears to hear must listen to the Spirit and understand what he is saying to the churches.
Intro:
Colossians 1:15 Christ is the visible image of the invisible God. He existed before anything was created and is supreme over all creation,
John 14:6 Jesus told him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me.
Acts 4:12 There is salvation in no one else! God has given no other name under heaven by which we must be saved.
Revelation 3:20 Look! I stand at the door and knock. If you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in, and we will share a meal together as friends.
- Jesus is Knocking
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- Revelation 3:20 Look! I stand at the door and knock.
- Psalm 23:6 Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will live in the house of the Lord forever.
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- Jesus is Speaking
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- Revelation 3:20 Look! I stand at the door and knock. If you hear my voice...
- Hebrews 3:15 Remember what it says: "Today when you hear his voice, don't harden your hearts as Israel did when they rebelled."
- Revelation 3:22 Anyone with ears to hear must listen to the Spirit and understand what he is saying to the churches.
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- Jesus Wants Us to Open the Door
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- Revelation 3:20 Look! I stand at the door and knock. If you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in, and we will share a meal together as friends.
- Psalm 24:7 Open up, ancient gates! Open up, ancient doors, and let the King of glory enter.
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- Jesus Wants to Come in
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- Revelation 3:20 Look! I stand at the door and knock. If you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in...
- John 14:23 Jesus replied, "All who love me will do what I say. My Father will love them, and we will come and make our home with each of them."
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- Jesus Wants to be Our Friend
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- Revelation 3:20 Look! I stand at the door and knock. If you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in, and we will share a meal together as friends.
- Matthew 11:28-30 Then Jesus said, "Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light."
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Conclusion
Revelation 3:20 Look! I stand at the door and knock. If you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in, and we will share a meal together as friends.
