The resurrected, glorified Jesus Christ is seen walking among the lamp stands with the seven stars in His right hand of power. The last verse in chapter one reveals that the seven stars are the seven messengers of the seven churches in Asia. The messengers are the pastors of those seven churches. Christ is physically showing that he holds His under shepherds in his mighty power. No one can snatch them from his hand. Consequently, he also has the power to remove their power and influence in the world. He is giving his evaluation of each and expects them to repent and obey his commands. Though we don’t fully understand all that is implied by having the lamp stand removed, it obviously is severe chastisement that results in great loss for the pastor and the church he leads. This first point of evaluation of Jesus Christ’s leader and church is a hard hitting, transparent,  illumination of a sin that can be hidden under the mechanics of Christianity.  

As we obey Jesus and go back to the love we had at first, manifested by obedient works of service that show God’s love in clear and tangible ways, “…the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who conquers, I will give the right to eat from the tree of life, which is in[c] the paradise of God.”

Revelation 2:1-7

https://www.gotquestions.org/Ephesus-in-the-Bible.html

The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia is referenced regarding the background on Ephesus.

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Plain Revelation-Rebirth may not be the first thing that comes to your mind when you think about the book of Revelation, but in the final chapters we see the new heaven and the new earth coming down.

Plain Revelation-simple, straight forward talks about how it all will end and begin again…a chapter by chapter look at the book of Revelation. It is delineations of disappointments, determinations, and destructions. It defines what already is, what will be, what is that no longer will be, all with such certainty that there is no question about its advent, course of trajectory, or its completion/fulfillment. 

Why these seven churches in Asia? - Bible Study Tools website

(In the opening intro of this episode, Kenny mentions the Frothy Monkey Coffee House in beautiful downtown Franklin, Tennessee. Frothy Monkey has been a staple in the Nashville community since 2004. They were one of the first coffeehouses in Nashville and one of the cornerstone businesses to open in the transformed 12th South Nashville neighborhood. There are several locations in the greater Nashville area. If you are ever in the area stop by and enjoy! This is not a paid endorsement, we don't do that ! The place is just really good and cool!)

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