As we end this series of looking specifically at the 7 churches here in Revelation we come to the final church in Laodicea, very excited to dive into this one. I am sure many of you have heard this passage preached to you, I have; and most of them have been really bad expositions, maybe not all with bad intent, but you guys know me to put so much effort in my sermons here because I am intentional, and I care. As we wrap this up, lets continue to go back and use these churches as a templet to see where we stand, to learn to love The Lord more because of how much He loved us. 

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Revelation 3 Blue Letter Bible link:

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/rev/3/1/s_1170001

Bible portal with free commentaries and other resources:

https://www.bibleportal.com/commentaries

David Guzik commentary for Revelation 3:1-22

https://www.blueletterbible.org/comm/guzik_david/study-guide/revelation/revelation-3.cfm

Craig Keener IVP Bible background commentary on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/IVP-Bible-Background-Commentary-Testament/dp/0830824782/ref=asc_df_0830824782?tag=bingshoppinga-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=80126962061080&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=e&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=104296&hvtargid=pla-4583726540850021&psc=1

John MacArthur study Bible:

https://www.amazon.com/MacArthur-Study-Bible-Genuine-leather/dp/0785246924/ref=sr_1_2?crid=GNYFBRJKY0GO&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.YlDTPJaRhOLUJqS5dbbyRYLobwrf8s3Cj5B3hrllWaWuM8JfGOQzvOjmKuOPhD6vaLaV_a2UXY1diV8r1wUo-4LqxsPSv7tZb0iav0wdvnvFIO5Bzf4FN1Hk9WkKdXZ2d-kS4N8z9aW1ZlNHQvMtF-g7DUIujwIX2ihCDWN9gEf0L0czcdPTvYbrg7m7ZZQAyeqF_kyVd44yX1HVB6lce-y7n8W7GwS2bYUvpb2TsV0.zOM6timSDPrMGML9ZL4c_o0VfLW9IW3rAujZ0kTFb14&dib_tag=se&keywords=john+macarthur+study+bible&qid=1770330351&s=books&sprefix=john+macarthur+study+,stripbooks,231&sr=1-2

As we close in on the 2nd to the last church in Revelation we come to the church in the city of Philadelphia. These believers were in pretty good standing during this time. In episode 355 we came to the church in Smyrna and it seems Philadelphia seemed to encounter the same group of people that slandered, despised, and opposed those who were as Jesus defines them as “The synagog of Satan” and He judges righteously calling them ‘liars.’ Verse 10 is a verse that we know the camp of “Pre-Triulationists” tend to bank on for their theology. There is some really interesting commentary by William Macdonald to back up the “pre-trip” understandings that we get into. Lots of commentary and original language we get into for todays episode you guys, very intriguing stuff in todays episode for sure. 

Bible Portal site with free rich commentaries:

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Today has been a little bit of a different day, I thought I could fit in my podcast in today’s schedule, but I just can’t, hope to see you guys next week God willing!

As we look at the 5th church in the book of Revelation we come to the church in the city of Sardis. Very interesting Church, they were not in similar surrounding threats or sinful influences as other churches, but they had lacked what I came to agreement with when Matthew Henry categorize this church as “hypocrites” and I share further on that. I also share some insight on “one’s name being blocked out from the book of life.” This term can scare believers when they first read it, but I share some commentary and some insight to help us understand when this term is used.

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As we look at the fourth church in Revelation we come to the church in the city in Thyatira. They had excelled in many good works such as love, service, faith, and patient endurance. These works was not just good fruit in their life, it had increased since it’s Genesis. There were different people in the church doing different things, some good, some bad to a different degree. As we study this church, we will see the different ways that Jesus judges and weighs out different types of people. (Proverbs 11:1)

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As we get three weeks into looking at the seven churches the apostle John wrote to, we come to the church in the city of Pergamum. Now there was good fruit in their lives, but there was some bad compromise as well. Lots of good commentary that I found, especially for verse 16. We also look at what did Jesus mean by a “white stone, hidden manna and a new name?”

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Well beloved, today is going to be a little bit of a longer episode. You’re like; “bro Josiah it’s 3 verses what the heck.” My goodness I know right? 😭 guys there is so much to unpack and way too much good stuff I came across that I had to share in today’s episode. As we look at the second church here in Revelation, the church in Smyrna was at the particular time; pretty grounded in their sanctification process. There wasn’t any spiritual pride in their heart in them seeing this, and Jesus had a lot of praise to the saints in Smyrna. We look into these Jews that were called “the synagogue of Satan” and exactly what that means, the link is down below for Dr. Micheal Brown and his interactions with a Hebrew Israelite; Brown sees “Hebrew Israelites” as today’s “synagogue of Satan” and I would agree. Yes, there is an extra heavy dose of commentary in today’s episode; especially at the end, some pretty incredible stuff that I came across.

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Micheal Brown interaction with Hebrew Israelite:

https://youtu.be/riBoEtoPSeo?si=jCmOmfMt6JwDxTb7

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As we start a new series on looking at the 7 churches in Revelation, today, we will just be looking at the church of Ephesus, also known as the same Church that Paul wrote to in his day; known as the book of “Ephesians.” So what does it mean to “forsake your first love?” Have I done that? Who are the Nicolaitans? What are the seven stars and the seven lamp stands? All great questions and I will do my best to explain them all clearly really excited to dive into the series with you guys 💙

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As we finish our study through Psalm 119, there are some unique Hebrew words the psalmist uses as he continues to seek God with all of his heart, with a deep intentionality. Got some good commentary today, especially at the end ! 🫢 at the end of today’s episode I share five points we can take with us as we finish this long and enjoyed study through Psalm 119.

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John Pipers YouTube short on taking refuge in God: UGH IT’S SO GOOD 😭😭😭

https://youtube.com/shorts/VJAiwoyAL_s?si=mDoTSiYHRBuwSNz6

As we come near the end of this long, incredible, in-depth study through Psalm 119; seems to be in these eight lines, some refinement in the psalmist’ soul by remembering God’s testimonies. He’s also holding fast to rational ways. He can love God through many different ways.

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