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August 7, 2026 (Gregorian calendar/8th month/Day 218)
Friday, 1 Nehase 2018 (Ethiopian calendar/12th month)
Karar (Karar) כרר15 (Enochian calendar/5th month/Heat of summer)
23 July, 2026 (International Fixed calendar)
Magnetic Moon 1, Alpha 13 (13 Moon calendar/Last Quarter moon)
~ Magnetic Bat Moon of Purpose, July 26th – August 22nd
Hazel Moon: August 5 – September 1 (Celtic 13 Month Tree calendar/9th month)
Month of the end of Fruit Moon…Ga lo ni i (Cherokee Moon)
wasutoa wi: moon of the ripening (Lakota Moon)
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Revelation 3:15
(1539 Great Bible)
I know thy workes, that thou art nether colde nor hotte:
I wolde thou were colde or hotte.

translation:

I know thy works, that thou art nether cold nor hot: I would thou were cold or hot.

summary:

The Amen, the faithful and true Witness, and the Originator of creation exposes Laodicea’s self-delusion. Rich in commerce yet tepid in faith, they are about to be spat out. Christ urges them to buy real riches—gold refined by fire, white clothes for covering, and eye salve for sight. Love motivates His rebuke, so they must be zealous and repent. He stands at their door knocking; anyone who opens will dine with Him. The conqueror will sit with Him on His throne. “He who has an ear, let him hear.”

Berean Standard Bible:
I know your deeds; you are neither cold nor hot. How I wish you were one or the other!

Historical Setting of the Seven Churches
• Seven congregations stood along a Roman postal route in western Asia Minor, allowing John’s scroll to circulate easily.
• Each city’s culture and geography shape the message Jesus gives.

Laodicea: Lukewarm Prosperity
• Banking hub, black-wool trade, renowned medical school with eye powder.
• Water arrived by aqueduct, lukewarm by the time it reached town.
• After the AD 60 quake, the city rebuilt itself without Rome’s help—boastful self-sufficiency reflected in the church.

Cold, Hot, Lukewarm (v. 15)
• Cold refreshes, hot heals, lukewarm nauseates—fit description of Laodicea’s water.

Practical Applications
• Check reputation against reality.
• Small but faithful beats large and dead.
• Wealth can hide spiritual poverty.
• Jesus still knocks—open the door.
• Overcome by faith.

Teaching Points
The Church in Laodicea
Jesus is introduced as the Amen, the faithful and true witness, and the ruler of God’s creation, underscoring His reliability and authority.
Laodicea is criticized for being lukewarm, neither hot nor cold, which is distasteful to Christ. This serves as a caution against spiritual indifference.
The call to repentance is accompanied by an invitation to fellowship, as Jesus stands at the door and knocks, offering intimate communion to those who open.
The promise to overcomers is to sit with Jesus on His throne, sharing in His victory and authority.

Practical Applications
~ Evaluate your spiritual life: Are you spiritually alive or merely maintaining a reputation?
~ Strengthen your faith by engaging in regular prayer, Bible study, and fellowship with other believers.
~ Embrace opportunities for service and witness, trusting that God opens doors that no one can shut.
~ Guard against spiritual complacency by regularly examining your heart and repenting of lukewarmness.
~ Seek a deeper relationship with Christ, inviting Him into every area of your life.

Revelation Chapter 3, from the Berean Standard Bible, carries the continuation of Jesus Christ’s messages to the seven churches. It presents a stern warning to those in spiritual apathy, encouraging them to wake up and strengthen what remains. The chapter also features messages of perseverance, faith, repentance, and the promise of heavenly reward.
(Bible Hub)

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