Smyrna, Izmir, modern city from acropolis

Smyrna agora architectural fragments

Jesus’ Assessment of the Church at Ephesus

Striving to be Disciples who make Disciples

A. The letter to the church contains the CORRESPONDENT’S TITLE

Jesus’ Assessment of the Church at Ephesus

Striving to be Disciples who make Disciples

A. The letter to the church contains the CORRESPONDENT’S TITLE

B. The letter to the church contains Jesus’ COMMENDATION

Jesus’ Assessment of the Church at Ephesus

Striving to be Disciples who make Disciples

A. The letter to the church contains the CORRESPONDENT’S TITLE

B. The letter to the church contains Jesus’ COMMENDATION

1) TRIBULATION 2) POVERTY 3) BLASPHEMY

Jesus’ Assessment of the Church at Ephesus

Striving to be Disciples who make Disciples

C. The letter to the church does not contain any CRITICISM

Jesus’ Assessment of the Church at Ephesus

Striving to be Disciples who make Disciples

D. The letter to the church contains Jesus’ COUNSEL

C. The letter to the church does not contain any CRITICISM

Jesus’ Assessment of the Church at Ephesus

Striving to be Disciples who make Disciples

D. The letter to the church contains Jesus’ COUNSEL

E. The letter to the church contains Jesus’ CLOSURE

C. The letter to the church does not contain any CRITICISM