1. Sardis: The Sleeping Church (3:1-6) Picture of Christ Holder of the Seven spirits of God Holder of the Seven Stars

2. Sardis: The Sleeping Church (3:1-6) The Good Nothing good said about this church in general A few good people (vs. 4)

3. Sardis: The Sleeping Church (3:1-6) The Bad Reputation of life but are DEAD

4. Sardis: The Sleeping Church (3:1-6) The Directive Wake up!! Strengthen what remains before it dies completely Remember what you’ve heard and repent Hold fast to correct teaching

5. Sardis: The Sleeping Church (3:1-6) The Warning I will come like a thief in the night

6. Sardis: The Sleeping Church (3:1-6) The Promise to the Victorious Be dressed in white Not blot out their name from book of life – rather will acknowledge them before the Father and His angels

7. Philadelphia: Enduring Church (7-13) Picture of Christ The one who is holy and true The one who holds the key of David Opens and shuts at His will and no one can do anything about it

8. Philadelphia: Enduring Church (7-13) The Good Good deeds Endured despite lack of strength

9. Philadelphia: Enduring Church (7-13) The Bad Nothing negative is said to this church but Christ points out that some hypocrites are going to have to eat crow

10. Philadelphia: Enduring Church (7-13) The Directives Hold on to what you have

11. Philadelphia: Enduring Church (7-13) The Warning – positive in this case You will be kept from the hour of trial that is coming on the whole earth

12. Philadelphia: Enduring Church (7-13) The Promise to the Victorious Will be pillars in the house of God God’s new name will be written on them

13. Laodicea: The Lukewarm Church (14-22) Picture of Christ The Amen – “So Be it” or “May it be so” Faithful and True Witness Ruler of God’s creation

14. NAMES OF JESUS/GOD 1.Faithful Witness 2.Firstborn from the Dead 3.Ruler of the Kings of the Earth 4.Alpha and Omega 5.Who is, who was, and who is to come 6.The Almighty 7.The First and the Last 8.The Living One

15. 9. The Amen 10. Faithful and true Witness 11 Ruler of God’s Creation

16. Laodicea: The Lukewarm Church (14-22) The Good Nothing Good is said about this church

17. Laodicea: The Lukewarm Church (14-22) The Bad Lukewarm – neither not nor cold Christ states that he would prefer one or the other Wretched, poor, pitiful, naked and blind (But don’t realize it)

18. Laodicea: The Lukewarm Church (14-22) The Directives Buy refined gold (really rich) Buy white clothes (cover nakedness) Put salve on your eyes (so you can see) Be earnest and repent

19. Laodicea: The Lukewarm Church (14-22) The Warning Christ will rebuke and discipline you But – vs. 20 – it doesn’t have to be that way

20. Laodicea: The Lukewarm Church (14-22) The Promise to the Victorious Sit with Christ on his throne