Read Journeys, chapter 15

Read Dialogue, conclusion

An open door (Revelation 3: 7-12)

1. Characteristics of a Church for whom Jesus opens doors

1.1 Good deeds

1.2 Little strength

1.3 Keep the Word

1.4 Love Jesus

1.5 Endure patiently

1.6 Accept suffering

1.7 Obey the commands of Jesus

2. Those who once opposed will come seeking the Word of the Lord.

3. Jesus makes our identity clear.

3.1 The name of the New Jerusalem upon us

3.2 His name is upon us

3.3 Become pillars in the house of God

4. Therefore:

4.1 Remember Jesus is coming soon.

4.2 Hold on to what you have!

Conclusion

Test the doors!!! Are they open?

There is urgent need in our world today for ambassadors of the gospel of reconciliation to bear witness through their lives and witness that God is most fully revealed in the outstretched arms and hands of Jesus on the cross offering the grace of forgiveness and inviting reconciliation and peace with God and one another. As ambassadors of the gospel of reconciliation, believers in Jesus are called to proclaim the good news that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself (2 Corinthians 5:19).