Ephesus is the only one of the seven churches of Revelation that we have the most information on, which is revealed in (Acts 18-20). Paul had first visited the city with “Priscilla” and “Aquilla,” and later “Apollos” arrives to preach the baptism of John and was then taught the correct gospel from “Priscilla” and “Aquilla.” Paul himself had great opportunity to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ there (1 Corinthians 16:8-9), so he taught for three months in their synagogue and when they did not believe its …

In our devotion today I would like to share a few things pertaining to the church before we begin reading about Jesus’ Revelation to the seven churches of this letter. If you hear the word “church,” what comes to your mind? Do you think of a building? Or maybe your thoughts are of a place to meet people, or a place to sing? Maybe when you think about “church” you think of how many hypocrites are there on any given day. Maybe you think it is a building full …

(Revelation 1:18)…..I am He who lives, and was dead, and behold, I am alive forevermore. Amen. And I have the keys of Hades and of Death.

Have you ever walked through a cemetery and looked at the headstones, and what is written on each of them. It is amazing how old some of them can be. I often wonder if anybody even remembers them. For sure, after a few generations most, if not all of their history is forgotten in time. When we consider Jesus, history doesn’t forget Him. When all else is forgotten, …

Jesus, accomplished through one offering of Himself, what millions of Gallons of animal blood had never been able to do, nor would ever be able to do. That is, all the animal blood spilt through the sacrificial system that was set up by God for Israel, could never provide the righteousness required of God. Jesus paid the full redemption price for all those who would call on Him by faith (Hebrews 10:5-14) (Hebrews 9:11-14) (Hebrews 11:25-28).

Hallelujah! It is the blood of Jesus, and only the blood of …

(Revelation 1:17-18)…..¹⁷ And when I saw Him, I fell at His feet as dead. But He laid His right hand on me, saying to me, “Do not be afraid; I am the First and the Last. ¹⁸ I am He who lives, and was dead, and behold, I am alive forevermore. Amen. And I have the keys of Hades and of Death.

Who is that Jesus claims to be? He claims to be the “First and the Last, “I am the living One.” Here we have Jesus reminding John and his readers that He is the Eternal …

The apostle John see’s the One who has a garment down to His feet, likened to the garment of the priest. This is very fitting since Jesus is our High Priest in heaven. He is with the golden band (sash or ephod) around His chest (Exodus 39:1-5), but with Jesus He has more than just a few strands of gold woven into it, His is solid gold. Of course it is because His priesthood must be more glorious than any others. One of the duties the priest’s was …

(Revelation 1:10-16)…..¹⁰ I was in the Spirit on the Lord’s Day, and I heard behind me a loud voice, as of a trumpet, ¹¹ saying, “I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last,” and, “What you see, write in a book and send it to the seven churches which are in Asia: to Ephesus, to Smyrna, to Pergamos, to Thyatira, to Sardis, to Philadelphia, and to Laodicea.” ¹² Then I turned to see the voice that spoke with me. And having turned I saw seven golden lampstands, ¹³ and in the midst of …

(Revelation 1:1016)…..¹⁰ I was in the Spirit on the Lord’s Day, and I heard behind me a loud voice, as of a trumpet, ¹¹ saying, “I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last,” and, “What you see, write in a book and send it to the seven churches which are in Asia: to Ephesus, to Smyrna, to Pergamos, to Thyatira, to Sardis, to Philadelphia, and to Laodicea.” ¹² Then I turned to see the voice that spoke with me. And having turned I saw seven golden lampstands, ¹³ and in the midst of …

There are so many Christians that are suffering for the gospel of Jesus Christ around the world today because the world hates Jesus and all those who He has saved us out of the world (John 15:19). John the apostle is sentenced to prison on the island of Patmos for preaching the word of God and for the testimony of Jesus Christ. Imagine having to go to prison just because you wanted people to come to the knowledge of the truth that is found in Jesus. I guess …