Jesus in Revelation
Alternate alphabet “the First and the Last.”
Alpha and Omega.
Number of churches Jesus addresses.
Seven
Smyrna was praised for this during suffering.
Faithfulness.
The lampstands represent these
The churches.
“Whoever has ears, let them ___.”
Hear what the Spirit says.
Jesus is seen walking among these.
The seven golden lampstands.
This church abandoned its first love.
Ephesus
Philadelphia kept Jesus’ word and did not do this.
Deny his name
The stars represent these.
The angels/messengers of the churches.
Smyrna must be faithful even to this point.
Death
Jesus’ voice is compared to this sound.
Rushing waters.
This wealthy city was “lukewarm.”
Laodicea.
Laodicea was neither hot nor cold but this.
Lukewarm
Jesus’ face shines like this.
Laodicea is told to “buy” these things (name one).
Gold, white garments, eye salve.
Jesus holds this number of stars in His hand.
Seven stars.
This church lived where “Satan’s throne” was.
Pergamum
Ephesus excelled in doctrine but lacked this.
Love
Jesus says He stands here knocking.
The door
Sardis must wake up and strengthen these.
What remains and is about to die.
Jesus’ eyes are described like this.
Blazing fire.
This church had a reputation for life but was dead.
Sardis
Thyatira tolerated this false teacher.
Jezebel
The double-edged sword comes from here.
His mouth
Overcomers are promised to sit with Jesus here.
His throne