A Study of Revelation · Lesson 07

Ephesus & Smyrna

In this lesson: The letters to the seven churches show that Revelation is both a book of future judgment and Christ’s call for His people to examine their love, doctrine, conduct, endurance, and witness.

"Christ judges, corrects, and strengthens His churches before He pours out judgment upon the world."

— Revelation 2 (KJV)

• ✓Judgment begins with God’s house.
• ✓Christ has the authority to judge His people.
• ✓Christ knows His churches completely.
• ✓Orthodoxy without love is not enough.
• ✓The church is called to shine in a dark culture.
• ✓Christ comforts believers facing persecution.