2. the amen Jesus describes himself

3. the amen Jesus describes himself Whoever invokes a blessing in the land will do so by the God of the amen; he who takes an oath in the land will swear by the God of the amen. For the past troubles will be forgotten and hidden from sight. Isaiah 65:16

4. the amen He is speaking with authority Jesus describes himself

5. the faithful and true Jesus is speaking with integrity Jesus describes himself

6. the beginning of God’s creation Jesus Christ is the premier [person] in all the church so that in everything he might have the supremacy (Colossians 1: 18) Jesus describes himself

7. the beginning of God’s creation Jesus is eternal Jesus describes himself

8. lukewarm Christ’s analysis of the church I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other! Rev 3:15-16

9. be rich how to behot I counsel you to buy from me gold refined in the fire, so that you can become rich Rev 3:18

10. be rich how to behot Why spend money on what is not bread, and your labour on what does not satisfy? Listen, listen to me, and eat what is good, and your soul will delight in the richest of fare (Isaiah 55:1-2)

11. be clothed how to behot I counsel you to buy from me … white clothes to wear so that you can cover your shameful nakedness Rev 3:18

12. be aware how to behot I counsel you to buy from me … salve to put on your eyes so you can see Rev 3:18