Momentum Church

7 Elements of the Letters to the 7 Churches

1. Each begins by stating who the letter is addressed to.
2. Jesus is identified as the speaker and a portion of His character is revealed.
3. Jesus' knowledge about each church is noted.
4. Jesus' evaluation of each church's condition is expressed.
5. Jesus' command to the congregation is declared.
6. Jesus' call to hear is given.
7. Jesus offers a promise.

2 themes in the Letter to the Church at Ephesus
Theme #1: Struggle
Theme #2: Love

5 Things Jesus Commanded the Church at Ephesus For:
1. Working Hard (toil)
2. Persevering (patient endurance)
3. Resisting sin (cannot tolerate evil doers)
4. Critically testing the claims of false apostles
5. Enduring patiently and not growing weary

Doing the right things without the right motivation will fail you over time.

Theme #2: Love

1 Thing Jesus Condemned the Church at Ephesus For:
they had left their "first love"

2 Commands Jesus gives to the Church at Ephesus:
#1. Remember
#2. Repent