Letter to the Church in Sardis--The One who speaks - knows--Alive in name only--Wake up- Watch-Look out---Promise to Overcomers--Listen

I. These things says the Son of God v. 18--II. I know your works- vv. 19-21--III. Warning - Encouragement vv. 22-25--IV. Promises to all who overcome vv. 26-29

I. I know where you live---II. Submit--III. Encouragement

To Smyrna--The One who speaks- The First - the Last - -who was dead, and came to life--He knows them and their circumstances---He instructs and comforts them-- Gives direction - encouragement-- He promises a glorious reward---A message for all who have ears to hear-.

I. His Perception -What He sees and knows----II. What He Prescribes -What they need---III. How He Persuades -Why they should heed His words-

I. Give Ear, O Shepherd of Israel 1-3--II. Lamentation - Woe 4-7--III. God's Vine 8-19

I. The Problem- How Long, Lord- 1-5--II. The Prayer- Help Us, O God of Our Salvation 6-12--III. The Praise- We Will Show Forth Your Praise 13

I. Back to the Beginning 40-53--II. Apostasy - Abhorrence 54-64--III. Every Spiritual Blessing 65-72

I. Ephraim Turned Back 9-16--II. Testing God 17-31--III. Continuing Unbelief - the World's Sorrow 32-39

I. Sad Remembering 1-3--II. Glad Remembering 4-9--III. Faith Remembering 10-20