LESSON 9: DIFFERENT STROKES

The seven
churches are
symbolic of the
entire experiences
of believers then
and throughout
history.
 Seven Churches in History
Ephesus 31-100 A.D. Early Church

Smyrna 100-313 A.D. Roman Persecution

Pergamos 313-538 A.D. Church-state union
Thyatira 538-1517 Dark Ages
Thyatira 1517-1563 Reformation
Sardis 1563-1750 Protestant orthodoxy
Philadelphia 1750-1844 Prophetic Awakening

Laodecia 1844-End Time of the End

Messages to the Churches
Ephesus
Return to your first love.
Smyrna
Hold fast under persecution.
Pergamos
Do not compromise the faith.
Thyatira
Be faithful in the midst of evil.
Sardis
Strengthen what remains.
Philadelphia
Spread the good news.
Laodicea
Be authentic.
ACTIVITY
Find the Promises
to the Seven
Churches and list
down all the
promises for each
church.
 Promises to the 7 Churches
Ephesus Eat from the tree of life
Smyrna Crown of life; Not hurt by second death
Pergamum Hidden manna; White stone; New name
Authority over the nations; Rule with iron
Thyatira
scepter; Dash enemies to pieces; Morning Star
Walking with Jesus; Garbed in white; Names
Sardis written in the Book of Life, acknowledged
before the Father and the angels

Protection from trial; Pillars in the temple;

Permanent residence in the temple; Name of
Philadelphia
God, Name of the city of God, and Jesus’ New
Name written on them
Laodicea Will sit with Jesus on His throne
 WHAT ARE THE THREE BASIC
MESSAGES TO THESE CHURCHES?
1. God knows about me.
He says: “I know thy works.”
Rev. 2:2,9,13,19 and 3:1,8,15.
2. Overcoming is imperative.
“To him that overcomes.”
Rev. 2:7,11,17, 26 and 3:5,12,21.
3. Listen to the Holy Spirit.
Jesus counsels, “Hear what the Spirit says.”
BIBLE SEARCH

1. Which church seems to be in the worst condition?

Laodicea
2. What church received no reproof? Smyrna and
Philadelphia
3. Which church has the longest letter? Thyatira
4. Which church needs to buy gold, eye salves, and white
raiment? Laodicea
BIBLE SEARCH

1. Which church seems to be in the worst condition?

2. What church received no reproof?
3. Which church has the longest letter?
4. Which church needs to buy gold, eye salves, and
white raiment?