Jesus Christ Revealed: "To the Church in Thyatira"

Revelation 2:18 (GW):
“To the messenger of the church in Thyatira, write: The Son of God, whose eyes are like flames of fire and whose feet are like glowing bronze, says: 

In the seven individual letters, we see the careful logic involved in deciding why each church received the section of the description that it did. Jesus Christ purposefully presented Himself to each of the churches in a way that would be historically and culturally relevant to them. The “self-descriptions” of Jesus Christ are not just general facts about His nature; they are specific pieces of revelation intended to deeply connect with the hearts and situations of these churches.

This is also how the Holy Spirit speaks to us through prophecy. In these letters, Jesus Christ delivers His prophecies in a very personal manner. He gives each church a piece of revelation regarding what He is like and who He is that is especially applicable to them in their situation.

Jesus Christ Revealed: "To the Church in Pergamum"

Revelation 2:12 (GW):
“To the messenger of the church in Pergamum, write: The one who holds the sharp two-edged sword says": 

In the seven individual letters, we see the careful logic involved in deciding why each church received the section of the description that it did. Jesus Christ purposefully presented Himself to each of the churches in a way that would be historically and culturally relevant to them. The “self-descriptions” of Jesus Christ are not just general facts about His nature; they are specific pieces of revelation intended to deeply connect with the hearts and situations of these churches.

This is also how the Holy Spirit speaks to us through prophecy. In these letters, Jesus Christ delivers His prophecies in a very personal manner. He gives each church a piece of revelation regarding what He is like and who He is that is especially applicable to them in their situation.

Jesus Christ Revealed: "To the Church in Smyrna"

Revelation 2:8 (AMP):

"And to the angel (messenger) of the assembly (church) in Smyrna write: These are the words of the First and the Last, Who died and came to life again:" 

In the seven individual letters, we see the careful logic involved in deciding why each church received the section of the description that it did. Jesus Christ purposefully presented Himself to each of the churches in a way that would be historically and culturally relevant to them. The “self-descriptions” of Jesus Christ are not just general facts about His nature; they are specific pieces of revelation intended to deeply connect with the hearts and situations of these churches.

This is also how the Holy Spirit speaks to us through prophecy. In these letters, Jesus Christ delivers His prophecies in a very personal manner. He gives each church a piece of revelation regarding what He is like and who He is that is especially applicable to them in their situation.

Scriptural Prayer Points: "Based upon the letters to the Seven Churches in the Book of Revelation"

Have you ever prayed and were not sure that you were praying the will of God? Have you noticed that despite the fact that you pray so much, only a few of your prayer requests have been answered? Have you been wondering how best you can pray to get better results in your prayers?  Here is the best way to pray in order to get results: praying the scriptures.

The Seven Churches in the book of Revelation had the benefit of receiving a letter from Jesus Christ regarding their local assemblies that included a commendation, a rebuke, an exhortation, and a promise - reward. 

As we have studied the seven churches, the following "prayer points" have been garnered - collected from our study.

Jesus Christ Revealed: "To the Church in Ephesus"

Revelation 2:1 (GW):

“To the messenger of the church in Ephesus, write: The one who holds the seven stars in His right hand, the one who walks among the seven gold lamp stands, says":