Revelation 1:20b tells us, “the seven lampstands which you saw are the seven churches.” A lampstand, crafted from pure gold (Exodus 25:31), must be meticulously hammered into shape, an illustration of how God forms His church. But for this transformation to take place, our hearts must be softened toward Him, not hardened.
In this message, discover the spiritual importance of heeding Christ’s counsel to “buy gold refined by fire” (Revelation 3:18). Will you pay the spiritual price to be shaped by Him? Learn to deny your soul life, embrace divine discipline, and be built together with fellow believers so that your lampstand may shine with the light of Christ.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
The meaning behind the golden lampstand as a symbol for the church (Rev. 1:12–13, 20)
Why lampstands must be made of pure, hammered gold (Ex. 25:31–40)
How God’s discipline shapes our hearts for His purposes
The call to buy gold refined by fire, spiritual refinement (Rev. 3:18)
What it means to deny your soul life for Christ’s sake (Matt. 16:24)
How being perfected in Christ enables the church to shine His light in a dark world
Verses: Rev. 1:12-13, 20; 3:17-18; Matt. 16:24; Exo. 25:31-40; Eph. 2:10
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