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Jesus's messages to the seven churches in Revelation reveal that He sees beyond appearances to our true spiritual condition. The church in Smyrna was materially poor but spiritually rich, facing persecution yet called to remain faithful. Sardis had a reputation for being alive but was spiritually dead, needing to wake up from complacency. Laodicea was lukewarm, having adapted to worldly surroundings and lost their distinctiveness as Christians. These messages remind us that Jesus knows our true selves, not just our outward appearances or reputations, and calls us to genuine faithfulness rather than comfortable compromise.

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Revealing a Message to the Church

Mike Peters

SEP 14, 2025

SEP 14, 2025

Revealing a Message to the Church

Jesus's messages to the seven churches in Revelation reveal that He sees beyond appearances to our true spiritual condition. The church in Smyrna was materially poor but spiritually rich, facing persecution yet called to remain faithful. Sardis had a reputation for being alive but was spiritually dead, needing to wake up from complacency. Laodicea was lukewarm, having adapted to worldly surroundings and lost their distinctiveness as Christians. These messages remind us that Jesus knows our true selves, not just our outward appearances or reputations, and calls us to genuine faithfulness rather than comfortable compromise.

41 minutes

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