Letters to Seven Churches

Jesus speaks to the church in Ephesus. He walks among seven golden lamp stands. He holds seven stars in his right hand. I see how hard you work. I see how you never give up. You tested people who called themselves apostles. You looked close. You found out they were liars.

But Jesus has something against them. You walked away from your first love. Remember how far you have fallen. Turn around. Do what you did at the very start. If you will not turn back, I will come and take your lamp stand away. But the one who wins? That one gets to eat from the Tree of Life in...

Jesus speaks to the church in Smyrna. I am the First and the Last. I died, but now I live again. I know you suffer. I know you have very little. But you are rich. Truly rich. Some people say they follow God, but they lie. They belong to Satan. Do not fear what is coming. The devil will throw some...

Rev 2:1