1. #1 The Church that Lacked Love7
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revelation 2-3
#1 The Church that Lacked Love

2. 7 SEVEN LETTERS #1 The Church that Lacked Love Revelation 2:1-11_
Chapter 1 sets the context for the 7 letters:
Jesus is among his churches (1:13,20)
Holds the leaders in his right hand (1:16,20)
He passionately loves his church

3. FORSAKEN THEIR LOVE FOR GOD (v4)7
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#1 The Church that Lacked Love Revelation 2:1-11
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What they did right:
Busy, active, long-term (v2)
Set high standards of behaviour (v2)
Cared about doctrine (v2)
Kept going in spite of persecution (v3)
habit
routine
duty
FORSAKEN THEIR LOVE FOR GOD (v4)
A perfect church?

4. Activity is not a sign of spiritual health7
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#1 The Church that Lacked Love Revelation 2:1-11
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Activity is not a sign of spiritual health

5. 7
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#1 The Church that Lacked Love Revelation 2:1-11
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Influences that tempt us to forsake our first love:
Crave success / approval
Unhelpful relationships
Family
Sin
Unforgiveness
Psalm 42:1 As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God.

6. 7 SEVEN LETTERS #1 The Church that Lacked Love Revelation 2:1-11_
What can we do? (v5)
#1 Consider how far you’ve fallen
#2 Repent
#3 Do the things you used to
CHALLENGE: Make 1 change