2. Steve Petch Sunday 11 th October 2009 Part 2: ‘He knows your church’ Revelation 1:19 – 3:22

3. He knows your church The Seven Lamp Stands...... are the seven churches Shining as witnesses for Jesus Full of the Holy Spirit

4. He knows your church The Seven Stars...... are the ‘angels of the seven churches’ The leader of the church? The messenger with the letter? A guardian angel? The spiritual character of the church!

5. He knows your church Seven Letters to Seven Churches...

7. He knows your church Seven Letters to Seven Churches... Seven ages of the church? Specific only to that church? They represent all churches throughout all of history!

8. He knows your church Ephesus (Revelation 2:1-7) A reminder that although doctrine is important, it must not replace love

9. He knows your church Smyrna (Revelation 2:8-11) An encouragement to endure in times of hardship and persecution

10. He knows your church Pergamum (Revelation 2:12-17) A warning not to compromise with sin in order to get by

11. He knows your church Thyatira (Revelation 2:18-29) A warning against the Spirit of Jezebel and a reminder of the need for all believers to submit to Godly authority

12. He knows your church Sardis (Revelation 3:1-6) A reminder that having a good reputation is not enough, we must continue in the things of the Holy Spirit

13. He knows your church Philadelphia (Revelation 3:7-13) An encouragement to persevere when there is opposition, and a reminder that our vindication comes from God alone

14. He knows your church Laodicea (Revelation 3:14-22) A warning against the arrogance and pride of wealth

15. He knows your church Some Final Encouragements : Jesus knows all about us Jesus also knows our shortcomings All the things Jesus promises in these letters are ours in the life to come

16. Steve Petch Sunday 11 th October 2009 Part 2: ‘He knows your church’ Revelation 1:19 – 3:22