Revelation 1:11-12

Revelation 1:11-12

Saying, “I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last,” and, “What you see, write in a book and send it to the seven churches which are in Asia: to Ephesus, to Smyrna, to Pergamos, to Thyatira, to Sardis, to Philadelphia, and to Laodicea” (Revelation 1:11).

I AM- second time mentioned in the book of Revelation.

Alpha and Omega – First and last letters of Greek Alphabet. He is almighty from the beginning to the end of all creation. He is called “Almighty God” 8 times in Revelation. God’s power is supreme over all (Revelation 4:8, 11:17, 15:3, 16:7, 14, 19: 15, 21;22). Omnipotent (Revelation 19:6).

What you see, write in a book – The first of 12 commands for John to write what He saw (Revelation 1:11, 19; 2:1, 8, 12, 18; 3:1, 7, 14; 14:13; 19:9; 21:5)

7 churches – These cities were located in Asia Minor (Turkey). The 7 churches were located in the key cities of 7 postal districts into which Asia was divided. It was the central point for disseminating information. Each church received the whole book of Revelation and each received an individual letter from Christ.

Then I turned to see the voice that spoke with me. And having turned I saw seven golden lampstands (Revelation 1:12).

7 golden lampstands – Symbolic of churches as lights of the world (Philippians 2:15). Symbolic of the kinds of churches that exist through all of church history. Salvation is no longer coming out of Judaism, It is for all.

Gold reflects the beauty and the preciousness of the church to God, so valuable that Jesus purchased it with His own blood (Acts 20:28).