1. The Letters to the Seven Churchesin the Book of Revelation
The Loveless Church

2. “Write the things which you have seen, and the things which are, and the things which will take place after this.”
Revelation 1:19

3. 7 stars= The Angels/Bishops of the churches,
each servant in the church
7 Lampstands- the 7 Churches in Asia Minor – Your Church or ministry

4. “Those who are wise shall shine like the brightness of the firmament, and those who turn many to righteousness like the stars forever and ever.”
Daniel 12:3

5. How does God speak to His people? –
He introduces Himself:in the way He wants to heal the Church
He praises the servant of the church
I have this against you- Identifies the weakness
He gives a solution or remedy to the problem
The result if you obey
The Promise to Him who overcomes
He who has an ear, let Him hear

6. He introduces Himself
1 “To the angel of the church of Ephesus write, ‘These things says He who holds the seven stars in His right hand, who walks in the midst of the seven golden lampstands: Revelation 2:1

7. His praise
“I know your works, your labor, your patience, and that you cannot bear those who are evil. And you have tested those who say they are apostles and are not, and have found them liars; 3 and you have persevered and have patience, and have labored for My name’s sake and have not become weary.” Revelation 2:2-3

8. “Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter:       Fear God and keep His commandments,        For this is man’s all.         14 For God will bring every work into judgment,        Including every secret thing,        Whether good or evil.”
Ecclesiastes 12:13-14

9. The Sin
“Nevertheless I have this against you, that you have left your first love.”
Revelation 2:4