
The Letter to the Church at Laodicea
March 30, 2022
Leadership Notes
Revelation 3:14-22
NOTHING GOOD SHALL COME OF THIS
The letter to Laodicea opens strong with verse 17:
For you say, I am rich, I have prospered, and I need nothing, not realizing
that you are wretched, pitiable, poor, blind, and naked.
In other words, they used outwardly, worldly standards by which to boost their self-confidence.
The city, Laodicea, was founded in the middle of the third century B.C. by Antiochus II, and settled with Syrians and Jews brought from Babylonia. He named it after his wife {who was either also his sister or cousin}, Laodice.
Someone has said that "God's stern hatred of evil is a necessary part of His love for people." Why do you think that is?