Lesson 271: Revelation 3:20
Revelation 3:20
The Blueprint — The Verse
Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me.
Memorization Practice
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The Context — The History
Christ's letter to lukewarm Laodicea rebukes self-sufficient wealth. The knocking Christ seeks intimate table fellowship — a shocking image of Messiah requesting entry to his church.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
After rebuking nauseating lukewarmness and advising gold, white garments, and eye salve, Jesus stands at the door knocking, promising shared meal with whoever opens.
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
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Revelation 3:19
19Those whom I love I rebuke and discipline. So be earnest and repent.
Read the verse immediately before this lesson (Revelation 3:19) to hear the lead-in to the passage.
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Revelation 3:21
21To the one who is victorious, I will give the right to sit with me on my throne, just as I was victorious and sat down with my Father on his throne.
Read the verse immediately after this lesson (Revelation 3:21) to continue the passage.
Discussion
- Where might Christ be knocking at a closed door in your life?
- What does shared meal signify about fellowship with Jesus?
- How does lukewarmness block hearing his voice?