Seven churches

Ephesus (Rev. 2: 1-7)

l Discerning power
Real and first love
Fruit bearing

Smyrna (Rev. 2:8-11)

l Facing afflictions
Preparing for martydom
Faithful to the end

Pergamon (Rev. 2:12-17)

l Sufferings in trials
The compromise test
Rationalize world values

Thiatira (Rev. 2:18-29)

l Economic temptations
Modern Pluralisms
Pressing to the end

Sardis (Rev. 3:1-6)

l Should be alive but actually dead
Inner renewal
Perseverance to the end

Philadelphia (Rev 3:7-13)

l With a little strength
With God's protection from trials
Be God's pillar and has His new name

Laodicea (Rev 3:14-21)

l Receive Scolds from Jesus
Free from crisis of material wealth but spiritually poor
Repent