The Mystery of Intimacy – Fully Known by Christ (Rev . 2-3)
Through letters to the seven churches, Jesus shows that he knows his people fully and intimately, calling them to know him in return.
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Section 03
*Session 3: The Mystery of Intimacy – Fully Known by Christ (Rev . 2-3)*
I. An Overlooked Detail
a. Revelation 1:12-13
b. Revelation 1:19-20
c. The veil between heaven and earth is not as thick as we assume.
II. Intimacy
a. Revelation 2-3 = intimacy
i. Seven letters to seven churches with similar features:
Angel to the church
Promise to those who overcome
A call for “Whoever has ears let them hear what the Spirit says to the
churches.
- A Description of Jesus Christ with imagery from Revelation 1:12-17.
ii. INTIMACY—Fully knowing another and being fully known by another
III. Fully Known by Christ
a. Sardis (Rev . 3:1-6)
i. City Details
“To capture the acropolis at Sardis” = “to do the impossible”
The city was captured, however, several times:
a. 6th century B.C.
b. 4th century B.C.
c. 3rd century B.C.
Jesus knows them intimately: Revelation 3:1-6
ii. b. Laodicea
i. City Details
- Filthy Rich
60 C.E. – Earthquake decimated the city
3 | Pagea. Bank (gold)
b. Clothing (purple dye)
c. Health (eyes)
- Key Weakness: Drinking Water
a. Hierapolis (North of Laodicea)—Natural Hot Springs
b. Colossae (Southeast)—Natural Cold Springs
Jesus knows them intimately: Revelation 3:14-22
ii. IV . Conclusion
● The Revelation of Jesus Christ unveils – He knows you. Intimately.
● The question is: do you know him?
The Mystery of Intimacy – Fully Known by Christ (Rev . 2-3) Instructions
Section 03
*Session 3: The Mystery of Intimacy – Fully Known by Christ (Rev . 2-3)*
I. An Overlooked Detail
a. Revelation 1:12-13
b. Revelation 1:19-20
c. The veil between heaven and earth is not as thick as we assume.
II. Intimacy
a. Revelation 2-3 = intimacy
i. Seven letters to seven churches with similar features:
Angel to the church
Promise to those who overcome
A call for “Whoever has ears let them hear what the Spirit says to the
churches.
- A Description of Jesus Christ with imagery from Revelation 1:12-17.
ii. INTIMACY—Fully knowing another and being fully known by another
III. Fully Known by Christ
a. Sardis (Rev . 3:1-6)
i. City Details
“To capture the acropolis at Sardis” = “to do the impossible”
The city was captured, however, several times:
a. 6th century B.C.
b. 4th century B.C.
c. 3rd century B.C.
Jesus knows them intimately: Revelation 3:1-6
ii. b. Laodicea
i. City Details
- Filthy Rich
60 C.E. – Earthquake decimated the city
3 | Pagea. Bank (gold)
b. Clothing (purple dye)
c. Health (eyes)
- Key Weakness: Drinking Water
a. Hierapolis (North of Laodicea)—Natural Hot Springs
b. Colossae (Southeast)—Natural Cold Springs
Jesus knows them intimately: Revelation 3:14-22
ii. IV . Conclusion
● The Revelation of Jesus Christ unveils – He knows you. Intimately.
● The question is: do you know him?