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Journey Through Revelation

DAY 2 OF 15

Letters of Revelation: Behind the Text

iMap: The Seven Churches of Revelation

Explore those seven churches to see what cultural background might be in mind with the words of Jesus to each one.

Ephesus: Holiness in a Place of Pagan Worship

Smyrna: Roma

Roma, the goddess of Rome, with a naked prisoner. In 300 BC Smyrna was the first city in Asia Minor to erect a statue to Roma in support of the Roman Empire.

Smyrna: Tiberias Coin

Smyrna had a temple to Tiberius, pictured on this coin. Smyrna joined many Asian cities in the imperial cult, but the church remained courageously faithful.

Pergamum: The “Seat of Satan”

Thyatira

Thyatira, known for its trade guilds and temple feasts, is commended for the church’s good works, but reprimanded for their prophetess “Jezebel.”

Sardis: Reputation for Being Alive, But Dead

Philadelphia, Arch of Severus

Like Smyrna, Philadelphia has no criticism from Christ. Their challenge was living as a pillar in God’s temple in a city with a “synagogue of Satan.”

Laodicea: Neither Hot Nor Cold

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Journey Through Revelation

Have you ever wished for a Bible study that could take you beyond surface-level reading? If so, get ready for our journey through the book of Revelation! You'll get to immerse yourself in Scripture (by looking at key terms and ideas), explore what's behind it (by learning historical-cultural background), and also discover its impact by considering its implications, not only for you, but for the global church. Let's dive in!

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