In our study of the seven churches of Revelation we have come to the  last church. Laodicea was a big town, a rich town. People loved their  leisure, living in the lap of luxury. Laodicea reminds us of our own  community, affluent and living the good life, but neglecting the Lord. However, the church is called to resist the influence of the world  around it. But the Laodicean Christians did not listen to this warning. They began to take on the character of the society around them and they  became materialistic in their thinking and behaviour.

As with the other letters, there is a pattern. Jesus reveals  something of himself, his character, taken from the picture of Christ in  chapter 1. Then a commendation, followed by a concern where he points  out the troubles. Next, there is a corrective for the trouble, and  finally, Jesus’ compassion.

Key Passage: Revelation 3:14-22

Series: Revelation: Come, Lord Jesus

Speaker: Dr. Jim Rennie