Seven Golden Lampstands

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Seven Golden Lampstands Revelation 1:9-20

Introduction Lampstands representing churches Important lessons Seven churches in Asia Minor Each one (candlestick, KJV) a church Important lessons Local churches open to God Strive to keep our candlestick (2:5)

The Churches Were Visible Meaning of “church” Not the building Not representing brick and mortar Much more than that

The Churches Were Visible Represents people Make up the church (Acts 5:11; 11:22) No automatic membership (Acts 9:26) Voluntary association (Romans 16:16; 1 Corinthians 16:10) Can lose recognition (2:5, 16; 3:3)

Two Sides To The Church Divine and human Divine side: Jesus, the sinless Savior, is the head (Ephesians 5:23) Human side: Members less than perfect, forgiven

Two Sides To The Church Seven churches Number for perfection, or completeness Room for improvement on human side (Philippians 3:12-16) Divine side is fine the way it is (Acts 2:42; Galatians 1:12)

Preciousness of The Church Lampstands made of gold Symbol of great value Purity as well (1 Corinthians 5:2-8) Not ours to do with as we please Jesus walked among them Made them feel safe (1:17, 18) Purchased by Him (Acts 20:28)

Holds Up The Light Truth taught by the Lord’s church It alone supports the Truth (1 Timothy 3:15) Truth sets us free (John 8:32; 17:17) Let it shine forth Function of a lampstand (John 3:19-21) No substitutes (2 John 9-11)

Conclusion What kind of example are we? Change begins with individuals