Our preaching theme for January in our local congregation is a study of the Seven Churches of Asia (Rev. 2-3). I’m looking forward to this study. Ephesus is the first of the cities addressed (Rev. 2:1-7).
It is helpful to understand somewhat of the local conditions in which these 1st Century Christians lived. Ephesus was the city which featured the temple to the goddess Artemis (Diana), which at that time was one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
Here is a model of the temple which is housed in the museum at Ephesus:
It required courage, faith, and perseverance to take a stand with Jesus in this pagan context. To illustrate, read Acts 19:22-41.
We have made several posts on ancient Ephesus. Type “Ephesus” in the search box for these.
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I would love to hear your lessons. 😁Looking forward to our trip, Cindy AwwadSent from my iPhone
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Yes, you could say Paul was highly motivated to spread the Truth!
Rev. 2:1-7 corresponds to the believing remnant in Ephesus. Thus, the earthly Kingdom promise made to them in v.7.
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