Revelation 2:1-7
I. Introduction
A. Name of the Church
Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write;
B. The Presentation
These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who
walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks;
II. Body of the Letter
A. Diagnosis
I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear
them which are evil: and thou hast tried them which say they are apostles, and
are not, and hast found them liars: And hast borne, and hast patience, and for my name's sake hast laboured, and
hast not fainted.
B. Praises/Rebukes
Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first
love. Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first
works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick
out of his place, except thou repent. But this thou hast, that thou hatest the deeds of the Nicolaitans, which I also
hate.
III. Conclusion
A. Words of Christ Attributed to the Spirit
He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches;
B. Promises
To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life,
which is in the
midst of the paradise of God.
NOTES
Apostolic Age of the Church (Crucifixion -end of 1st century)/ Each messenger of the Churches
probably represents its ministry/ 'Ephesus' means "Desirable"/ Get back to their FIRST LOVE & they will one day taste of the Tree of Life /