2. Philadelphia was destroyed by an earthquake in A.D. 17 The city was a Greek outpost intended to Hellenize the barbarians The church here would have faced all the trials of the other churches faced

3. “I know your deeds” This church was presented with a choice: overcome or cave in This church had a “little power” and still chose to conquer!

4. “a pillar in the temple…” – refers to belonging and security “he will not go out anymore” – an absence of fear “I will write on him the name of…” – again belonging, adoption, citizenship, reward

5. Laodicea was a wealthy and important city Rebuilt from an earthquake without any help from Rome Gained wealth from being located on two major trade routes

6. Jesus spoke to them as the source of creation Without Him they could not even exist Their complacency came from an inaccurate view of themselves

7. To sit on God’s throne is to rule with and through Him It is the ultimate expression of victory Those things which seek to overcome us are cast down before us!

9. Revelation is not a novelty to be gawked at when nothing else grabs the eye We have looked at real benefits and concepts that ought to shape our lives

10. The book is not written in fantasy language Figures must point to a reality or they are nonsensical We must seek the reality

11. WE CAN BE VICTORIOUS! WE MUST NOT QUIT THE FIGHT EARLY! WE MUST ALWAYS FOCUS ON THE ETERNAL!