Knowing God Loves Singing

1. Authentic worship is directed to God

a) God�s work in the past [Exodus 15:1-12]

* personal confession [Exodus 15:2-3]

* narration [Exodus 15:4-10]

* personal confession [Exodus 15:11]

b) God�s leading for the future [Exodus 15:13-18]

2. Authentic worship is varied

i) the role of women

ii) drama

iii) musical instruments

iv) dancing

3. Authentic worship magnifies God

a) Enhances God�s reputation [Exodus 15:14-16]

b) Anticipates heaven�s song [Rev 15:1-8]

4. Authentic worship is fragile

a) Singing turned to grumbling! [Exodus 15:22-27]

b) The cycle of:

* Praise Songs

* Disappointment / bitterness

* Complaints

* God provides (again!)

3:14 The words of:

a) The AMEN

b) The true and faithful WITNESS

The error of their ways:

1. Wrong attitudes (Rev 3:17)

2. Wrong deeds (Rev 3:15)

3. Lukewarm Christianity (Rev 3:15)

The invitation for FREE remedy:

1. GOLD (Rev 3:18)

2. WHITE CLOTHES (Rev 3:18)

3. SALVE FOR BLIND EYES (Rev 3:18)

4. A PERSONAL INVITATION (Rev 3:20)

1. �The words of him who is holy and true� (Rev 3:7)

2. �I know �� (Rev 3: 8)

3. �I will ..� (Rev 3: 9, 10 & 12)

4. �I am coming soon. Hold on �� (Rev 3: 11)

5. �… hear what the Spirit says to the churches.� (Rev 3: 13)

Wake up!
1. To the reality behind the reputation

2. To the invitation to live while you can

3. Promises

1. The Son of God said “I know your . . .” (Rev 2:18-19)

2. Nevertheless …(Rev 2:20)

3. Time to repent (Rev 2:21)

4. Consequences: punishment (Rev 2:22-23) OR promises (Rev 2:24-28)

5. “hear what the Spirit says” (Rev 2:29)

1. CONTEXT (Rev 2:12,13)

2. POSITIVE COMMENTS (Rev 2:13)

3. NEGATIVE COMMENTS (Rev 2:14,15)

4. INSTRUCTIONS (Rev 2:16,17a)

5. PROMISES (Rev 2:17b)

The knowledge of Jesus regarding opposition:

1. Afflictions

2. Poverty

3. Slander

The promise of Jesus in the face of opposition:

1. Comfort

2. Control

3. Generous reward

�Be faithful, even to the point of death,
and I will give you the crown of life�. [Rev 2:10]

Is there a doctor on board?

1. The good news� (Rev 2:2-3)

*They have worked hard

*They have persevered

* They have refused to compromise

2. The bad news� (Rev 2:4)

* They have forsaken their first love

3. Three Instructions to rectify things:

1) �Remember� (Rev 2:5)

2) �Repent� (Rev 2:5)

3) �Do the things you did at first� (Rev 2:5)

What does the Lord Jesus Christ have to say about his Church?

1. I know my local churches

2. I know individuals

3. I know the past, present and future

What does the Lord Jesus Christ give his Church?

1. Power

2. Light