1. Revelation 2:1–3:22 (ESV)
  2. Structure and outline

The structure that is common to each of the messages to the seven churches

Revelation 2:1–3:22 (ESV)

1 “To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: ‘The words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand, who walks among the seven golden lampstands.

  • Commission to write

  • Presentation of the exalted Christ, with references to Revelation 1:4–20

  • Praises and commendations

    • However, in this message to the Laodiceans, the praises and commendations are lacking!

  • Calling to repentance

  • Promise (and warning), with references to Revelation 19—22

  • Calling to listen to the words of the Spirit