Revelation 2:1-7: When Love Grows Cold

I) Ephesus
A) Ephesus was a thriving seaport.

1) It was a wealthy major _________ center in the region..

2) It contained one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World—the Temple of ______________.

3) It was home to the Library of ___________.

4) It featured a massive _____________.

B) It’s church had a rich history.

1) It had been ________________ by Paul, Timothy and John.

2) Four New Testament ___________ were written to it (Ephesians, 1 & 2 Timothy, Revelation).


II) Jesus's description of himself.
A) The seven stars in His right hand reveal His __________ and authority.

B) His walking among the lampstands (churches) communicates His ___________ and care.


III) Jesus's Commendation of the Church of Ephesus
A) Jesus praises their ____________.

B) Jesus commends their doctrinal ___________________.

C) Jesus applauds their ________________ in the midst of persecution.

Which of these areas do you struggle with the most?

IV) Jesus's Complaint
A) The church had forgotten God’s ___________ love for them.
How do I forget Christ’s love for me? How often do I think about it?



B) This loss of love resulted in a lack of love for each ___________.
How has my love for others grown cold because I’ve drifted from God’s love for me?




V) Jesus's antidote
A) _______________ how things used to be.
What can I do to remember Christ’s love more?



B)______________ of your sin.
What things do I need to repent of?



C) ______________ to the things you did at first.
What practical things can I do to remember Christ’s love more?




VI) Jesus's encouragement.
A) The ability to overcome this is a ________ from God.

B) They get to experience the perfect ___________________and peace that existed before the fall.