5. What is the final appeal of the Holy Spirit to the last of the seven churches. Revelation 3:22.
NOTE: ‘The words, “He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches” are repeated after these promises, weighty with importance to the children of God. It is for our eternal interest to know and understand what the Spirit saith unto the churches, and we should search carefully for light and knowledge that we may not be in ignorance of what God has commanded and promised in His precious Word. We have souls to be saved or lost, and with the greatest earnestness we should inquire, “What shall I do in order to obtain eternal life?” At the best, life is but short, and it is necessary that we should live this short life in harmony with the law of God, which is the law of the universe. We must have ears to hear, and hearts to understand, what the Spirit saith unto the churches.’ Ye Shall Receive Power, page 362.
6. In His ministry while on earth, how did Jesus use the very same expression in His preaching? Mark 4:9.
NOTE: ‘“He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.” A solemn manner of calling universal attention to that which is of general and most momentous importance. The same language is used to each of the seven churches. Christ, when upon earth, made use of the same form of speech in calling the attention of the people to the most important of His teachings. He used it in reference to the mission of John (Matthew11:15), the parable of the sower (Matthew13:9), and the parable of the tares, setting forth the end of the world. Verse 43. It is also used in relation to an important prophetic fulfilment in Revelation 13:9.’ Uriah Smith: Daniel & the Revelation, page 377.