1. Jesus Encourages His Churches Revelation 1: 9-20 John Groves 31 st January 2016

2. 1)What is Jesus doing Now?

3. Nevertheless, I have a few things against you: there are some among you who hold to the teaching of Balaam, who taught Balak to entice the Israelites to sin so that they ate food sacrificed to idols and committed sexual immorality. Likewise, you also have those who hold to the teaching of the Nicolaitans. Revelation 2:14-15

4. Now I say to the rest of you in Thyatira, to you who do not hold to her teaching and have not learned Satan’s so-called deep secrets, “I will not impose any other burden on you. Revelation 2:24

5. Yet you have a few people in Sardis who have not soiled their clothes. They will walk with me, dressed in white, for they are worthy. Revelation 3:4

6. Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me. Revelation 3:20

7. Those whom I love I rebuke and discipline. So be earnest and repent. Revelation 3:19

8. 2) How Does Jesus Encourage Us?

9. ‘To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: These are the words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand and walks among the seven golden lampstands.’ Revelation 2:1

10. ‘To the angel of the church in Smyrna write: These are the words of him who is the First and the Last, who died and came to life again.’ Revelation 2:8

11. ‘To the angel of the church in Pergamum write: These are the words of him who has the sharp, double-edged sword.’ Revelation 2:12

12. ‘To the angel of the church in Thyatira write: These are the words of the Son of God, whose eyes are like blazing fire and whose feet are like burnished bronze.’ Revelation 2:18

13. ‘To the angel of the church in Sardis write: These are the words of him who holds the seven spirits of God and the seven stars. I know your deeds; you have a reputation of being alive, but you are dead.’ Revelation 3:1

14. ‘To the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: These are the words of him who is holy and true, who holds the key of David. What he opens no one can shut, and what he shuts no one can open.’ Revelation 3:7

15. ‘To the angel of the church in Laodicea write: These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the ruler of God’s creation.’ Revelation 3:14

16. 3) Who Does Jesus Commend?

17. Jesus Encourages His Churches Revelation 1: 9-20 John Groves 31 st January 2016