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William Holman Hunt, The Light of the World; Oil on canvas; 1901-1904. In the seven letters to early churches which begins the book of Revelation, there is one verse that stands out above others as well known. In the last letter, addressed to the infamous church of Laodicea, Jesus issues a stern rebuke and call …
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Here are the discussion questions that accompany my message at Eastbrook Church this past weekend entitled "Lukewarm in Laodicea" from our series, "Revealed." Discussion Questions: Have you ever felt like you were living numb? What took you to that place? How did you get out of it? This week, we will conclude our series, 'Revealed', by looking …
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Here are the discussion questions that accompany my message at Eastbrook Church this past weekend entitled "Faithful in Philadelphia" from our series, "Revealed." Discussion Questions: Have you ever been locked out of your apartment or house? What did it feel like? Have you ever been “locked out” of certain relationships or groups? What did that feel like? …
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There are endless poundings on the door of my life. Maybe you can relate to that. There are people to listen to and care for. There are tasks to be completed and attended to. There are conversations to be had, checks to sign, reports to complete, and family to visit. All of these things are …
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