Revelation 4

 Wednesday Night:   Revelation—4                                     October 21, 2026

THYATIRA—The tolerant church.

Revelation 2:18 

1.    Jesus sees and knows all.

a.    Daniel 10:5-6 

2.    There is a commendation for a church that is growing.

a.    Revelation 2:19

b.    Let’s take two things to consider: 

                                      i.     Love is not a substitute for truth.

                                    ii.     Works is not a substitute for relationship.

3.    Christ confronts a church that tolerates compromise.

a.    Revelation 2:20

b.    They had a serious problem; they tolerated what God condemned

c.     Revelation 2:21-23 

4.    Christ calls His people to hold fast. 

a.    Revelation 2:24-29

b.    God's boundaries aren't designed to restrict our freedom; they are designed to keep us within His will.

SARDIS—The Dead Church

Revelation 3:1a

Isaiah 11:2

1.    Having a good reputation doesn’t mean you are strong spiritually.

a.    Revelation 3:1 

2.    Jesus said wake up and strengthen what remains.

a.    Revelation 3:2-3 

b.    Be Watchful: The Amplified Bible says to "Rouse yourself and keep awake." It is time for us to wake up, become alert to the signs of the time, and be active for God as never before. 

c.     Strengthen what remains: Take hold of the things that remain and are ready to die in your life and strengthen them through prayer and the Word. 

d.    Remember: Go back to what you heard and believed at first. 

e.    Hold Fast: Keep a tight grip on your faith and on God's Word. 

f.      Repent: Repent so you will be ready for the return of Christ and not be caught unaware.

g.    Psalm 51:10-12 

3.    Jesus knows.

a.    Revelation 3:4-6