Revelation 2-3: Messages to The Seven Churches
Revelation 2-3: Messages to The Seven Churches Introduction In Chapter 1, Jesus named the seven churches: Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia and Laodicea. The map below shows you their locations. These churches were in the Asia minor, which runs through the busy corridor of trade at that time. Today, the area is in Turkey. After last seen by Paul decades ago, the first thing Jesus wanted to convey to the churches was to remind them of who they are and their mission. The reminders are very frank and came with warnings, praises, and encouragement. An important word He repeated was "I know your works". These words were mentioned to 5 churches, whereas to the other two churches, Smyrna and Pergamum, He started with "I know your tribulation" and "I know where you dwell". It shows that Jesus is all knowing and he knows what we do (or don't do) in our lives. He has expectations for us to contribute to his Kingdom after we received