7 Churches

Ephesus- was commended for rejecting false teachers but criticized for losing its initial passion. (Rev 1:4, 11) (They are missing their Love of him)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpJ-IWw5_Mc

Smyrna- faced poverty and persecution from those claiming Jewish identity. (Rev 1:20–3:22)

(Finds not fault)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JlLRxFlnLo8

Pergamum-. Pergamum existed in spiritually hostile territory yet tolerated false teachings.

(They were being hidden Christians by still taking part in the sexual orgies and eating meat in the temples offered to false Gods)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUzSTb3GEXc

Thyatira- permitted a false prophetess to lead members into immoral and idolatrous practices.

Sardis- had a reputation for vitality but was spiritually dead.

Philadelphia- alone received no rebuke.

Laodicea- was marked by lukewarmness—neither committed nor opposed.