Question. Does Jesus really care about the spiritual health of His church?

Main Idea. Jesus cares about His church’s health, especially her heart.

Five ways Jesus cares for the spiritual health of His church.

1. Jesus is close (1)

2. Jesus compliments (2–3, 6)

Jesus compliments the church in Ephesus for three things:

Hard work and endurance (2-3)

Rejecting false teaching (2)

Rejection of sin (6)

3. Jesus confronts (4)

4. Jesus calls (5)

Jesus calls the church to three things to restore love:

Remember (5)

Repent (5)

Return (5)

5. Jesus comforts (7)

Practically: How do we grow in our love for Christ?

Consider Paul’s Example of Affection for Christ (Phil 3:7–9)

1. Count All Else As Loss.

2. Know Him Deeply.

3. Trust His Righteousness.

Takeaways.

1. Christ is with us.

2. Christ wants our love.