The Churches
Commended for patient endurance and faithfulness despite having little strength.
Church of Philadelphia
I shall not want.
A story teaching love for neighbors, even enemies
What is the Good Samaritan
I was taken up in a chariot of fire
Elijah
A young Godly king who reformed temple worship.
King Josiah
Praised for hard work, but criticized for abandoning its "first love"
Church of Ephesus
I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God,
That ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.
Demonstrates God’s active pursuit and joy in finding one lost sinner.
Parable of the Lost Sheep
Known as the "weeping prophet" who witnessed the fall of Jerusalem.
Jeremiah
The last king before the Babylonian captivity.
King Zedekiah
Commended for reputation, but actually considered "dead" or asleep spiritually and warned to repent.
Church of Sardis.
Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight:
that thou mightest be justified when thou speakest, and be clear when thou judgest.
Psalm 51:4
Some were foolish and some were wise
Parable of the Ten Virgins
This prophet prayed for the unruly children that teased him.
Elisha
The first king of Israel.
Who is Saul
Famous for being "lukewarm"—neither hot nor cold
The Church of Laodicea
Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise:
be thankful unto him, and bless his name.
Psalm 100:4
The folly of focusing solely on earthly wealth.
Parable of the rich man
Prophesied during the Babylonian exile
Ezekiel
Evil King with an equally evil partner
Who is Ahab
Church was praised for holding fast to Christ but seated in the hub of Satan
Church of Pergamos
Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God:
I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee;
Isaiah 41:10
Responsible stewardship of God-given gifts.
Parable of the Talents
I’m the only one who did FaceTime with God.
Moses
Ruled for 52 years, started strong but ended with leprosy.
King Uzziah