LaodiceaRevelation 3:14-

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15Greet the brethren who are in Laodicea and also Nympha and the church that is in her house.  16When this letter is read among you, have it also read in the church of the Laodiceans; and you, for your part read my letter that is coming from Laodicea.

Colossians 4:15-16

Laodicea the city

Garment industry

Eye salve

Banking center

Minted own coins

Built:StadiumGymnasiumTheatreScience centerMedical center

Laodicea the letter

Description

Criticism

Fix

Promise

15'I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot; I wish that you were cold or hot.  16'So because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of My mouth.

Revelation 3:15-16

Hot = totally passionate

Cold = totally turned off

Lukewarm = indifferent

Spiritual Temperature?

Aqueduct system From Denzli to Laodicea5 miles

Hot = hot mineral springs

Cold = cold water springs

Laodicea had NO water supply!

Hot = medicinal, valuable

Cold = refreshing, valuable

Lukewarm = good for nothing

Hot & Cold = Good!

They were impressed with their:

Resources

Spirituality

Insight

Results

They needed to recognize:

Real condition

Creator

Savior

True wealth

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