Laodicea: The Materialistic Church (Revelation 3:14-22)
Episode description
In our study of the seven churches of Revelation we have come to the last church. Laodicea was a big town, a rich town. People loved their leisure, living in the lap of luxury. Laodicea reminds us of our own community, affluent and living the good life, but neglecting the Lord. However, the church is called to resist the influence of the world around it. But the Laodicean Christians did not listen to this warning. They began to take on the character of the society around them and they became materialistic in their thinking and behaviour.
As with the other letters, there is a pattern. Jesus reveals something of himself, his character, taken from the picture of Christ in chapter 1. Then a commendation, followed by a concern where he points out the troubles. Next, there is a corrective for the trouble, and finally, Jesus’ compassion.
Key Passage: Revelation 3:14-22
Series: Revelation: Come, Lord Jesus
Speaker: Dr. Jim Rennie