A. A warning about the heart (1-15)
     1. Parable
     2. Lesson on faithfulness
     3. The pharisees response

B. A warning about the word (16-18)
     1. The kingdom
     2. Marriage

C. A warning about their faith (19-31)
     1. Two lives on earth
     2. Two lives in eternity
     3. Ignoring God's word

1. John 20:1-10

2. Romans 5:8-11

3. Hebrews 10:11-14

A. Exalted Christ (14)
     1. The Amen
     2. Faithful and True witness
     3. Ruler of God's creation

B. Exhorted Church (15-18)
     1. Lukewarm
     2. Self-deluded
     3. Seek true and heavenly wealth

C. Encouraged Conquerors/Christians (19-22)
     1. Discipline and repent
     2. Jesus at the door
     3. Victorious, sit on the throne

A. The Sovereign Christ (7)
     1. Holy and True
     2. Key of David
     3. Open door

B. The Steadfast Church (8-10)
     1. Maintained devotion
     2. Resisted opposition
     3. Assured protection

C. The Secure Completion (11-13)
     1. Persevere faithfully
     2. Planned foundation
     3. Promised fellowship

A. The authority of Christ (1a)
     1. The seven spirits 
     2. The seven stars 

B. The vitality of the church (1b-3)
     1. Spiritually dead
     2. Wake up and repent 
     3. Consequences 

C. The purity of the believer (4-6)
     1. Some had not defiled their clothes 
     2. Names stay on the rolls
     3. Acknowledged by Jesus 

A. Reflection of His splendor (18-19)
     1. Sovereign, conquering King
     2. Faithful, commended servants

B. Reaction to their surrender (20-25)
     1. Tolerated a false prophetess
     2. Rejected Satan's deep secrets
     3. Place no other burden

C. Redemption for the steadfast (26-29)
     1. Authority to rule
     2. Gift of the Morning Star

A. They stood firmly against outward opposition (12-13)
     1. Reminder of the power of Christ's word
     2. Recognize the prince of this world
     3. Remaining His people and His witnesses

B. They surrendered feebly to inward deception (14-16)
     1. They tolerated the false prophets
     2. They transgressed in immoral practices
     3. Christ will triumph through divine power

C. They can succeed fully in heavenly commendation (17)
     1. Victory means we have been forgiven
     2. Victory means we are a new creation2

A. Christ emphasizes His resurrection (8)
     1. He is the Eternal One
     2. He is the Living One

B. Christ encourages them in their opposition (9-10a)
     1. Their lowly position
     2. Their disparaged profession
     3. Their upcoming persecution

C. Christ exhorts them in their dedication (10b-11)
     1. Maintain their regular fidelity
     2. Receive their rewarded victory
     3. Enjoy the redeemed eternity

Revelation 2:1-7, "Signposts in a Strange Land, Part 1'

A. Regarded for their loyal perseverance (1-3)
     1. Diligent in their service
     2. Dutiful in their obedience
     3. Dedicated in their beliefs

B. Rebuked for their lost passion (4-6)
     1. Abandoned their previous love
     2. Accept their proper lament
     3. Abhor the promiscuous living

C. Rewarded if they lastingly prevail (7)
     1. Ubiquitous appeal
     2. Unyielding allegiance
     3. Unfettered access 

Luke 15:1-32 "Finding What was Lost, Part 2"

D. The Compassionate Love of God
     1. The younger brother's rebellion
     2. The younger brother's repentance
     3. The father's rejoicing
     4. The older brother's resentment