“Don’t Sit Out At Room Temperature!” | Revelation 3:14-22 Bible Study + Crossword

June 26, 2024 @DannyScottonJr Bible Studies, Lessons, Preaching 0

Introduction

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Context

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Commentary

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Previous Bible Study

Crossword Puzzle (✞-word)

Crossword Puzzle Answers

  • Laodicea Revelation 3:14-22 is a letter from Jesus to the church at _____ (Rev 3:14), which was near Hierapolis (known for its hot springs) and Colossae (known for its cold spring) (cf. Col 4:12-13, 16).
  • Amen When something that is said is faithful and true, we often say, “___!” Unlike the Laodiceans, Jesus, the ___, is the faithful and true witness (Rev 3:14; cf. Is 65:16).
  • Beginning Using titles of divine authority, Jesus calls Himself the Alpha and the Omega, the ____ and the End (Rev 3:14, ESV; cf. Col 1:15-18; Jn 1:3; Is 44:6; Rev 1:8, 21:6, 22:13).
  • Lukewarm Unlike the therapeutic hot water of Hierapolis, and the refreshing water of Colossae, the good-for-nothing water of Laodicea – like their works – was ____ (Rev 3:15-16). A person who is ____ is not merely someone with really lax faithfulness, but someone who really lacks faithfulness.
  • Vomit When one’s works are room temperature, the same spiritual temperature as the wicked world around us, metaphorically it makes the Lord ____ (Rev 3:15-16; cf. Lev 18:24-25, 28).
  • Gold Though Laodicea was known for its material riches, the church was spiritually poor. So, Jesus tells them to acquire from Him ____ refined by fire (Rev 3:17-18) – true, spiritual riches of genuine faithfulness (cf. 1 Pet 1:6-7).
  • WhiteClothes (Two Words) Though Laodicea was known for its booming black wool industry, Jesus tells the church to acquire from Him ___ ____ (Rev 3:17-18) – the fashion of the faithful (cf. Rev 4:4, 6:11, 7:9, 13, 19:14).
  • Salve Though Laodicea was known for its medical school and eye ____, Jesus tells the church to acquire from Him ____ to put on their eyes – that they may have true, spiritual insight (Rev 3:17-18; cf. Mt 13:13; Lk 4:18; Jn 9:39).
  • Love The motive for Christ’s harsh rebuke is ____ (Rev 3:19; cf. Pr 3:11-12, 13:24; Heb 12:5-6).
  • Repent In response to Christ’s loving rebuke and discipline, we should continually be zealous for the Lord and ____ – turning from our sinful ways (Rev 3:19).
  • Knocks Metaphorically Jesus stands at the door and ____ at the door of His own church! But if anyone repents and lets the Lord back in, they can eat and fellowship once more (Rev 3:20).
  • Reign By being faithful witnesses even unto death, we can have true victory (Rev 3:21; cf. Rev 2:12-13; 12:11) and ___ with Christ forever (Rev 3:21; cf. Rev 1:6, 22:5; 2 Tim 2:11-12; Mt 19:28; Lk 22:28-30).

Conclusion

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