verse 12 – 7 Golden Lampstands

7 is the # of God – refers to completeness – John is giving the complete periods of church history

Lampstands – oil-burning lamps made of clay – represent churches & Christians

-Imperfect and have cracks and flaws

-All different sizes and shapes

-The Lord looks at the church as pure gold

-Lampstands let their lights shine – Matthew 5:15-16

1. The Lord’s will and Power – Acts 1:8 & 2 Peter 3:8-9

2. Talk about Jesus

3. Share your story

4. Become a difference maker

The Lord is in Our Midst – Matthew 1:23 – Immanuel – God with us

Revelation 1:12-17 – A Description Of The Exalted Jesus

Verse 13 – Jesus was clothed with a garment down to His feet

-The garment comes down to His feet

-This represents Jesus being our High Priest

-He prays for Unity – John 17:17-23

-Our unity is in Jesus and the Great Commission

-Proverbs 6:16-19 – 7 Things Jesus Hates

Jesus had a golden band around His Chest

-The higher the band, the more powerful and wealthy the person was

-Philippians 2:5-11

Verse 14 – The head and hair of Jesus were white as snow

-This refers to the glory of Jesus Christ

-Revelation 1:17 – John crumbles because of the presence of the Lord

-The Eyes of Jesus are like a flame of fire

-Jesus sees everything, and so repent and work on those issues

-The fire of Jesus will burn out all impurities

Verses 15-16 – The feet of Jesus are like fine brass

-This refers to the judgment of God

-This is a slow judgment

-the church is not under the judgment of God – 1 Thess 1:10 & 5:19

-The Lord’s voice is like the sound of many waters

-This is a booming voice to the pastors of the church

-The Lord has every pastor in His hand – had means to have a firm grasp

Verse 16

Out of the mouth of Jesus is a sword

-This is the Word of God

The Countenance of Jesus is like the sun

Looking at Jesus is like looking at the sun in all of its fullness and strength