Ephesus Church (Revelation 2:1-7)

I. Intro                                                                                                                                          Big Idea: Sometimes Love hates.
II. Lampstands                                                                                                                                A. God has a specific message for His churches. Acts 19:1-41; Revelation 2:1a
B. The light of Christ uncovers. 1 Corinthians 4:3-4; James 1:23-24; Revelation 2:1b
III. Perseverance   
A. Jesus applauds perseverance. Revelation 2:2a
B. It is good to love the truth! Matthew 7:1-2; 15-16; John 14:6; 1 John 4:1-3; Revelation 2:2b-3
IV. Repent 
A. Love doesn’t forsake. John 13:35; 1 John 3:18; Revelation 1:4
B. Our inactions have consequences. Revelation 1:5
V. Victorious                                                                                                                                  A. Love doesn’t tolerate what’s harmful. Revelation 1:6
B. Hearing and doing leads to life. Luke 23:43; Revelation 1:7 

The Next Step

• What do you think is the greatest problem facing churches today?
• Why is it good for us to work hard because of our faith in Christ?
• What are the benefits of loving God’s Word and protecting right doctrine?
• How can defending the truth sometimes cause us to miss our first love, or calling in the gospel?
• Read Matthew 7:1-5. What are the ramifications of not carefully considering our own sin before we correct others?
• In what ways can tolerance be harmful? Any examples?
• What’s a specific way you can repent or return to your first love when it comes to loving people in the church or your neighbor?

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