In this episode, Irish Scripture Scholar Frances Hogan continues to explore the message to the church in Laodicea. The Lord said that he could not tolerate the church being lukewarm and that He would “spit” it out like tepid water. The city of Laodicea is wealthy and they are worldly, accepting everything but the will of God.

Jesus says to them: “You are wretchedly and pitiably poor.” This means that they are spiritually poor; they are blind and do not see or acknowledge their problems. He also says that they are naked which means they are lacking in grace. They are grounded in the world and don’t even have a foot in the Kingdom of God. The Lord wants to give them healing in their eyes and the robes of grace because He loves them despite their actions. He tells them that it is time to turn around and fix their eyes on Heaven.

The Lord waits for us to open our hearts to Him; He is always calling His people. God gives His mercy to the very last second to those who truly repent. His mercy is beyond comprehension, His love is incomparable; it's inexplicable, it's eternal, it's infinite. Everybody is invited to share in His banquet but it is up to us to accept the invitation and come to the table.

Bible References:

• Rev. 3:14-22 - Message to the church in Laodicea
• Ps. 49 - Even though you will own plenty, you will be herded into Sheol
• Rev. 3:18 - “You need to get gold from me”
• Heb. 12:5-6 - The Lord corrects those He loves and punishes those who He calls sons
• Rev. 3:20 - “I am standing at the door knocking”
• Luke 22:29 - “I confer upon you a kingdom…”
• 1 John 4:7 - God is love
• Ps. 145:17 - God can only ever act out of love
• John 16:33 - “Take heart, I have overcome the world”
• John 15:5 - “Without Me, you can do nothing”
• Phil. 4:13 - “I can do all things, in Christ who gives me strength.”

Scripture Scholar, Frances Hogan, takes you to the world of the Apocalypse of John shown to us in the Book of Revelation written from the Greek island of Patmos. Through this podcast, we will try to understand the Book of Revelation through St. John’s warnings, the punishment that awaits, and the consolation the Lord offers to the faithful.

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