A Survey of Revelation: The Church at Laodicea
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A Survey of Revelation: The Church at Laodicea

“Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me.“ Revelation 3:20 NKJV Welcome to our final destination, Laodicea. Of all the churches, this seventh church possessed a strategic location in regards to commerce and trade. Consequently,…

A Survey of Revelation: The Church at Sardis
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A Survey of Revelation: The Church at Sardis

“See to it, brothers and sisters, that none of you has a sinful, unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God. But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called ‘Today,’ so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness.” Hebrews 3:12-13 NIV Welcome to SARDIS Known for its woolen, textile, and…

A Survey of Revelation: The Church at Thyatira
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A Survey of Revelation: The Church at Thyatira

Welcome to Thyatira. Situated thirty-five miles east of Pergamum, it was known for its wool and textile industries, whose trade guilds also doubled as social and religious clubs. Thyatira also means a perfume, a sacrifice of labor. Why did Jesus appear to this church with fiery eyes and burnished feet? Bronze is a symbol of judgment….