Title: Revelation 03:14-22 Therefore be zealous
Content Therefore, be zealous (Revelation 3:14-22)
Big News announced that the genome, the human genetic map, is 99% complete. In the sense that the path of treatment for incurable diseases has been opened, it gives quite positive meaning to people suffering from incurable diseases. However, it also raises concerns about genetic discrimination or manipulation, invasion of privacy, and loss of the dignity of life. It is not only genetics that affect humans, but also environment, education, spirit, or spirituality. With the advent of genetic maps, I am truly fortunate that the establishment of bioethics and ethical, social and legal supplementation are being addressed in the Christian world.
Laodicea was a large city in the Burgia region, located in the very center of the Lugia Valley. About 70 km to the northwest was the city of Philadelphia, 140 km to the west of Ephesus, and 24 km to the east of Colossae. Laodicea was originally called Diopolis, but when the Syrians occupied it about 250 B.C., it was named after Laodicea, wife of the Syrian king Antiochus II. After that, it belonged to the Kingdom of Pergamum around 190 B.C. and was annexed to the Roman Empire in 133 B.C.
The city of Laodicea was well-established with roads to the north, south, east, and west, so trade and commerce developed, and it was the wealthiest city among the seven major cities of Asia Minor. It had a luxury theatre, a vast stadium, public baths, and a bank. Rome's spokesman and philosopher Cicero is said to have exchanged checks for cash here when he traveled to Asia Minor in 51 BC. In 17 and 60 AD, the city was destroyed by great earthquakes, but it is said that the city was rebuilt with its own economic power without external aid. Laodicea was very famous for the wool industry, woolen mills, textile mills and woolen tailors, as there were very soft sheepskins around it. The huge temple of Asklepios, known as the healing god, and eye drops were very famous here.
The word Laodicea means “justice of the people” and “righteous judgment of the people”, and it was a church in which the sovereignty rested with the members of the church. The church in Laodicea was known as a church that was rich in the world but spiritually miserable, a church that followed fashion, a church that was lukewarm, a church of self-satisfaction, and a church that compromised with the world. are losing Today, we would like to share the grace of our Lord while listening to the words of the Laodicea church.
First, the Lord told us to realize our nakedness (14-17)
There are three descriptions of our Lord giving the Word to the church in Laodicea.
Amen, the faithful and true witness, the origin of creation
is described as The word "Amen" is the covenant He made to us
It means the one who is the guarantor of the exact fulfillment of
The word “witness” means that Jesus took on human flesh for God’s chosen people.
It means that He came to this earth and faithfully and truthfully testified the truth,
“He who is the beginning of the universe” means the King of kings who created the heavens and the earth and creation.
It is an expression of lordship. So the God our Lord spoke of
Believe in the fact that the word is clearly fulfilled and listen to his word
It is also a warning to weep and obey.
There were three types of water in Laodiasi at that time. in Laodicea
About 10 km to the northwest, in a place called Hierapolis, 90 degrees Celsius
There are more than famous hot springs, and various patients used to come there to cure their ailments.
I did. Hot water symbolically meant healing spiritually.
All. Colossae is located about 24 km east of Laodicea.
There were high mountain Junryeong and Simsan Valley, which are over 2,700m high. that high mountain
The water flowing down into the valley from the Colossaeans is unpolluted cold water.
This water is said to have escaped hunger. Cold water is spiritually thirsty
It meant no coolness. Cold water is better than hot or lukewarm water.
Because the quantity is abundant, I used to drink cold water for health.
(Matthew 10:42). The city of Laodicea is cooled by the hot springs flowing down from Hierapolis.
The cold water flowing from Golosassi is contaminated with the wastewater of the woolen mill.
In the shrine of Asclephoris, sacrifices to idols were washed and stinky unclean water.
In the Meander River, it merged with all this water to form lukewarm water.
Those who swim in this river get earaches and eye diseases from the polluted water.
said to have done. If you drink this lukewarm, polluted water, you will get nausea.
Said to cause vomiting. So the salves and eye drops from Laodicea
It is said to have cured ear and eye diseases by applying . hot water is spiritual and thermal
It speaks of human faith, burning love, and zealous faith. cold cold water
It is faith that fears God. hot and cold in terms of cleanliness
means complete cleanliness.
The church in Laodicea was a church where the saints were called bankers, traders, usurers, etc.
It is said that there were many people in their household who had gold nuggets instead of money.
All. On weekends, wear high-quality wool clothes and eat delicacies from the mountains and sea in high-class fairies.
I got drunk and had the ultimate pleasure. two theaters there
And the lavish stadium proves this. Saints of Laodicea Church
He even said to himself, "I am rich, I am prosperous, and I lack nothing."
But their faith was lukewarm. They have a good job and make a lot of money
High school, living in a luxury house, adorned with expensive luxury furniture, and a pretty wife and
They had one child and led a splendid life. they are so rich that they lack
Since there was nothing to do, there was no God, no faith, no friends, no church, no prayer, no hymns.
You may have thought that you didn't need any religion, devotion, or doctrine. that is agonizing
They are suffering under the pressure of a large sum of money, and the pitiful is the result of their suffering.
Are you saying that you are suffering from this, and that such a person is a poor person?
All. Being poor means you cannot work at all, so you are completely dependent on others.
It refers to a person who can live only by gaining sympathy and compassion. further they
His spiritual eyes were darkened, and neither God, Jesus Christ, nor the kingdom of God
They were people who could not see the world and lived only looking at the reality in front of them.
is. A poor man who lives without forgiveness of sins because he is naked in his sins
I heard They were economically wealthy but spiritually poor.
I did.
(Applied) What our eyes can see depends on material, honor, social status, and reality.
Those who focus on their lives are the members of the Laodicea Church.
is. They live without seeing their own faults and sins.
They are. My spiritual eyes don't open to see the most important spiritual treasures
people who can't. We ourselves are spiritually blind,
Unfortunate people living miserable lives because they do not see guilt and are not forgiven
Isn't this May your spiritual eyes be opened to see your sinful self.
wish.
Second, the Lord told us to cover our shame with a white garment (18).
The members of the Laodicean church kept gold, and a very expensive wool organization.
I used to wear clothes and apply eye drops if I had eye problems. yes
The three exhortations I, our Lord, give to these people are:
is to buy This is spiritual treasure, faith and riches toward God.
It means to buy a trained personality. faith in our Lord Jesus Christ
It means to have a tone. Furthermore, he is telling me to buy a white robe and wear it.
is. This is to hide your naked shame. This is Jesus
We are clothed in the white robe of righteousness where our sins are forgiven by God by believing in our own blood
say that You must wear this robe to be clear as crystal before the throne of God.
You can cross the Ribada to go before God, and participate in the marriage supper of the Lamb.
You can. Finally, buy eye drops and put them on your eyes so you can see.
All. This is a message to open your spiritual eyes. This is Jesus Christ
It is the eye that recognizes whether it is a sphere, and it is the eye that sees the kingdom of God. In this way young
The eyes of the enemy are opened by the work of the Holy Spirit of God, the eyes of the heart and the soul
means the eyes of For example, going down the road to Emmaus
When the two disciples were resurrected, the Lord would bless them and pray for them.
When their eyes were opened, they began to see that He was the resurrected Jesus.
I found out. When Lydia listened to Paul's preaching,
She opened the door of Lydia's heart and made her believe in Jesus Christ.
(Applied) Listen to the spiritual treasures belonging to the kingdom of God rather than the treasures on earth.
let's consider it Realizing that we are sinners dead in our trespasses and sins, Jesus
I hope that we can put on the clothes of righteousness that forgive sins by believing in the blood of righteousness. castle
I hope that your spiritual eyes will be opened with the Spirit so that you can live longing for the Lord's Second Coming.
All.
Third, the Lord will grant repentant saints to sit with Him on His throne.
Said (19-22)
Three paintings by a painter named Holman Hunt in Paul's Cathedral in London, England
There is a mural painted on it called the light of the world. country
A tumbleweed is climbing up the hut-like windows, and weeds are also covered the hallways of the house.
It was full of tendrils and vine leaves. but that house
In front of the door, Jesus dressed in a robe and holding a lamp in his right hand
You are knocking on the At that time, a rural bystander saw this mural and
When he pointed out to the painter that the doorknob was missing, Mr. Hunt replied:
He said that the doorknob was in the door. Jesus opens the door
Rather, it is a door that must be opened by a person from within. of Jesus
Hear footsteps, light a lamp, knock on the door and tell it to open
We can see what you are writing. If we hear the voice of the Lord
When you hear it, open the door and our Lord will come in and have dinner with us.
You will be able to socialize as you eat. through the word of God
Hearing the voice of our Lord knocking on the door of our heart,
We need to open the door and bring the Lord into our hearts. This famous chapter 3 20
The words of the verse are words that call for repentance rather than words that call for a decision.
is. The saints who live with a focus on the world focus on God
Repentance is living centered on Jesus.
The word that Jesus will allow us to sit on the throne means that we have created all creation together with the Lord.
Three is saying that he will let you go. This place is based on faith
Therefore, the saints who believe in and follow Jesus without worshiping the martyred or idols
This is a position given to the provincials.
Dear saints,
Laodicea church is a modern church with many rich people. This is the image of the saints living with hope on this earth. It is the image of the saints who have the form of godliness but have lost the power of godliness. The coldness of fearing God and the fervor of devotion to God are also our puppets, living as believers who have cooled down. We pray in the name of the Lord that we can open the door to the word of our Lord, who knocks on the door of our hearts to repent and become the saints who live with the Lord as the master of our hearts.