Key Verse “I know your deeds; you have a reputation of being alive, but you are dead. Wake up!” Revelation 3:1b-2a Introduction Sardis was a city located about thirty five miles southeast of Thyatira and was one of the wealthiest and most powerful cities in the ancient world.  The church at Sardis was well thought of […]

Key Verse “Nevertheless, I have this against you: you tolerate that woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophet.” Revelation 2:20a Introduction Thyatira was a city about forty miles southeast of Pergamum and was a city of little significance except for its trade guilds. Being a center of trade and commerce because of its location, the trade […]

Key Verse “I know where you live – where Satan has his throne. Yet you remain true to my name…Nevertheless, I have a few things against you: there are some among you who hold to the teaching of Balaam.” Revelation 2:13a, 14a Introduction Pergamum was located about 70 miles north of Smyrna and was an intellectual […]

Key Verse “Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you life as your victor’s crown.” Revelation 2:10b Introduction Smyrna was a harbor city located about 40 miles northwest of Ephesus. The church in Smyrna is one of two churches that Jesus doesn’t have criticism for. Instead, Jesus tells them that He […]

Key Verse “I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance…yet I hold this against you: You have forsaken the love you had at first.” Revelation 2:2a, 4 Introduction Ephesus was the Roman provincial capital of Asia minor and was the hub of commerce, civic life, and religion. Ephesus also guarded the temple of Artemis, […]

This coming Sunday at Redeemer Church we will be going through Revelation 1:4-20, so take some time and read it through beforehand. In this post you will find commentaries on this passage that will be helpful to your study as well as questions to help you process what this passage is about. Before you begin your […]

The book of Revelation was written in order to encourage Christians in the first century that were enduring persecution and for the encouragement of all the saints in all places after them. This book is a gift from God to encourage us and give us hope, not fear and anxiety!  As we begin this journey […]