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John received this revelation which God gave Jesus in order to show His bond servants the things which must shortly, or quickly, take place, so now John is writing to the seven churches that are in Asia. There were certainly more than seven churches, but these represent the church in its entirety.

This book is the revealing of Jesus Christ in the latter days. He is the center of this letter and of the events that will take place in the end times. Chapter 1 gives a powerful and glorious picture of Jesus filled with symbolic meaning.

John heard a loud voice like the sound of a trumpet and when he turned to see the voice that was speaking, he saw seven golden lampstands and in the middle of the lampstands was one like the Son of Man. This is a picture of Jesus in His authority and glory standing amongst the churches. Notice what that says about the relationship Jesus has to His church; He stands in the center.

God wants the churches to understand the things which must quickly take place, but first God wants to prepare the church, so He sends words of commendation, but also words of correction. If the church is going to be prepared, if the church is going to be ready, it must be strengthened spiritually and that includes bringing the necessary corrections.

At this point, the church has been gaining strength throughout the entire Roman Empire. They’re making an impact like never before and know in all faith that their Lord is ruler of the kings of the earth. But success can sometimes be negative; it can make people rest on their laurels and no longer have the zeal they once had.

For example, let’s say you’re the New England Patriots and win the Super Bowl… again. It’s hard to have that same drive that got you there and if you’re not careful, you’ll end up getting blown out on the first game of the season.

In Matthew 24:44 Jesus said, “Therefore, you also be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect Him.” This book begins with letters to the churches bringing correction and commendation and there is much for us to heed, or to keep, for ourselves as well.

He writes first to the church at Ephesus, a port town near the Mediterranean and a main highway from Rome to Persia. It was the largest city in Asia Minor of about 500,000 and the capital of the Roman government in that area.

The church in Ephesus was founded by Paul and later pastored by Timothy. John Himself lived there before he was captured by the Romans, boiled in oil and exiled to the island of Patmos.

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