1. Philadelphia: Opportunity Revelation 3: 7-13

3. Philadelphia: Opportunity Rev. 3:7-13 Dangerously volcanic, “a city full of earthquakes.” (Strabo) Jesus again says “I know…” “…your deeds” & “you have kept my word and have not denied my name.” Also they “have kept my command to endure patiently.” We need to understand a key, a door, and a pillar. Jesus is ‘the holy one’, “holy and true”

4. Philadelphia: Opportunity Rev. 3:7-13 “Key of David” from Is. 22 Used of Eliakim, also 2 Kings 18:18 “he will be a father to those who live in Jerusalem and to the house of Judah. I will place on his shoulder the key to the house of David; what he opens no one can shut, and what he shuts no one can open.” (Isaiah 22: 21-22) Eliakim prefigured authority of Christ.

5. Philadelphia: Opportunity Rev. 3:7-13 “Small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.” (Matt 7:14) Jesus owns the key, loans it out… Before them is an “open door that no one can shut.” Opportunity 1) for Salvation. Opportunity 2) for service/evangelism. “A great door for effective work has opened to me.” (1 Cor. 16:9)

6. Philadelphia: Opportunity Rev. 3:7-13 In Troas Paul “found that the Lord had opened a door for (him)” that he did not enter at that time. (See 2 Cor. 2: 12-13) Many opposed God’s word… …and they “have little strength” BUT: These are not to stop them from spreading the Word, even to enemies! And persecution is coming. Should that stop them? Jesus keeps us from/through troubles!

7. Philadelphia: Opportunity Rev. 3:7-13 Promises in 11-12. What about pillars? Jesus is coming ‘soon’. Crown of Life -ruling creation with him. Pillars most stable part of building Eternity totally secure & unshakable! Names on us – We’re triply registered, claimed, and owned by God! Seize opportunity for salvation and service. He unlocks every door in his will for us!