Springville Road Community Church
"Knowing God... Making God Known"
 

Text: Revelation 2:18-29

I. Identity of the Lord Jesus (vs.18)
      A. Eyes Like a Flame of Fire-nothing is hidden from Him.  All is revealed.
          “…there is no creature hidden from His sight, but all things are open and laid bare to the eyes of Him with whom we have to do.” (Hebrews 4:13)
      B. Feet Like Burnished Bronze-points to the impending judgment of the Holy One.

II. Praise from the Lord Jesus (vs.19)
       A. Love-In contrast to the church of Ephesus, love for the Lord and others was happening in this church.
       B. Faith-the word speaks of being dependable, faithful, or reliable.
       C. Service-word has the idea of ministering to those in need.
       D. Perseverance-the word describes Christians being steadfast under pressure.
       E. Growth-they were maturing as evident by the phrase used at the end of verse 19.

III. Rebuke by the Lord Jesus (vs.20) - Tolerant not Protective

IV. Grace of the Lord Jesus (vs.21) - Opportunity Given to Turn
       
V. Extent of the Lord’s Judgment (vs.22-23)
       A. Leader-put on a bed (of sickness) is a phrase that most theologians believe refers to physical death and even hell. “In light of the fact she refused to repent, it is likely that the bed refers to death and ultimately hell.” -  MacArthur
       B. Participants -the phrase “great tribulation” speaks of being placed under extreme suffering.
       C. Children-either her actual children or those that were following her.  Either way there would be grave consequence.
       D. Christians-this judgment was so dramatic, it was intended to gain the attention of all the churches.

VI. Encouragement from the Lord Jesus (vs.24) - No other weight for you to bear

VII. Exhortation by the Lord Jesus (vs.25) - Hold fast-a phrase describing great difficulty

VIII. Promises from the Lord Jesus (26-28)
       A. Rule in the Kingdom-the Lord uses a shepherding term in describing the Christian’s role in the kingdom. (Psalm 2:7-9)
       B. Morning Star-most theologians believe this refers to the Lord Jesus Himself. (Rev. 22:16) “I am the root and descendant of David, the bright morning star.”

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