Letters from Jesus: Studies from the Seven Churches of Revelation

by Chris Palmer

“In Revelation 2:2, Jesus tells the church in Ephesus something intimate—Google Street View intimate. He says, ‘I know your works’ ( Oida ta erga sou ). Four words don’t seem like much, but in the Greek, it packs a punch.… Jesus chooses the Greek word oida , which expresses total, comprehensive knowledge. It is intimate knowledge that comes from being up close and personal. This knowledge isn’t hazy on the details. It doesn’t struggle to remember. It preserves the particulars. In the mind’s eye, everything is sharp and clear, like a well-taken photograph.” —Chris Palmer
Letters from Studies from the Seven Churches of Revelation explores Christ’s warnings to the seven most prominent churches in Asia Minor in the book of Revelation. These letters date back to 95 A.D., but they help us make a fascinating discovery about life hasn’t changed that much over the last two millennia.
Author Chris Palmer illustrates the truths contained in the Letters from Jesus using modern, everyday examples. The host of the popular podcast Greek for the Week , he unpacks Greek words and phrases in these verses from Revelation with humor, joy, and biblical scholarship.
Why study Greek, even just a little bit? As Chris explains, looking at the New Testament in the original language in which it was written can offer us some beautiful insights into God’s Word. “It’s like reading the Bible in high definition,” he says. Also, “studying God’s Word in the original language forces us to approach it with reverence and awe, humbling ourselves to obey what it says, whether it’s something we want to hear or not.”

272 pages, Hardcover

Published September 10, 2019

About the author

The Rev. Chris Palmer is a pastor, missionary, theology professor, and Koine Greek scholar who makes God’s Word come alive in a unique way. He is also host of the popular podcast Greek for the Week.

Chris has travelled to more than forty nations and has helped many congregations grow, flourish, and expand. His desire for missions is to train and educate pastors, encourage congregations, support the vision of the local church, and show the love of God to the culture. He has worked successfully with both traditional churches and the underground, persecuted church.

A member of the teaching faculty at Moody Bible Institute, Chris is also dean of Theos U and Theos Seminary. His Ph.D. studies are in the book of Revelation at the University of Wales, Bangor.

Chris is the author of several books, including Greek Word Study: 90 Ancient Words That Unlock Scripture; Letters from Jesus: Studies from the Seven Churches of Revelation; and Strange Scriptures: Deciphering 52 Weird, Bizarre, and Curious Verses from the New Testament. His articles have been published by Charisma, CBN, Crosswalk, The Christian Post, and more.

Reviews

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

As someone who majored in English literature, I have always had an affinity for languages. I took four semesters of Latin in college because of how much this ancient language undergirds English etymology. Similarly, ancient Greek holds an appeal, although I have never studied it. As soon as I heard about Chris Palmer’s “Letters From Jesus”, I requested a review copy, and I am definitely glad that I did. Although I needed to read through this book more quickly in order to post a review, it is best to proceed slowly and take time to absorb the gems of knowledge therein.

Focusing on the first three chapters in the Biblical book of Revelation, “Letters From Jesus” examines the seven churches and how the original Greek language informs the text. This, in turn, enhances our understanding of Jesus’ message to each church and how we can and should apply them to our own lives today. One of many interesting things that I learned while reading was how “the seven spirits of God represent seven functions of the Holy Spirit that make up His fullness”. Palmer hones in on a different area of study for each church, dividing them into sections within the book. The church at Ephesus concentrates on love; Smyrna, endurance; Pergamum, worldview; Thyatira, holiness; Sardis, the Holy Spirit; Philadelphia, Christian living; and Laodicea, faithfulness. Something that stood out to me was that several of these are fruits of the Spirit.

Revelation is a book that speaks of the future and the coming of the Lord’s kingdom here on earth, and while that in itself is enough to make it undoubtedly pertinent, Palmer points out many other facts that demonstrate that God’s Word is truly living and active. The New Testament was written in Koine Greek, which was the language of the everyday man, emphasizing that the Gospel was not and is not only for the upper class but rather for ALL people. Indeed, reading Palmer’s analyses is insightful and truly drives home the point that we are in a daily battle against evil and the enemy of our souls. In response to someone wondering where God was when a horrific event occurred, Palmer says that “God puts up with evil so people have a chance to repent and be saved. Until the time of judgment comes, God will be patient and forbearing. Meanwhile, Satan will continue to stir up evil to make the world hateful toward Christ”. This is why it is so important for us as Christians to remain steadfast in our faith and to keep the light of Jesus burning strongly within us. Today’s cultural ethos “will let you keep moving further and further from the Lord without ever saying a word” because the focus is always on you and what is best for you, whereas Jesus will tell us what areas in our lives need to change in order for us to be aligned with His will and to receive His priceless gift of eternal life.

Intended as a weekly devotional, “Letters From Jesus” contains 52 relatively short chapters. Each opens with a Scripture verse followed by the Greek with a few corresponding words highlighted. A personal, contemporary introduction leads into the situation of the church that is being discussed, with bonus information in blue boxes. Then there is both a prayer and an activity for the week, followed by a list of six Scriptures to explore each week. Endnotes are included and are almost exclusively relating to Greek grammar for the word and language lovers among us. I did notice editing errors throughout the book, but although it is not marked as such, my hardcover copy may be an ARC. I hope that the Kindle edition includes hyperlinks to the Scripture passages at the end of the chapters for easier reference. Regardless, I highly recommend this enlightening book, particularly for those interested in Greek and for group studies, but also for intrepid individuals endeavoring to better understand the letters to the seven churches and how they apply to us.

I received a complimentary copy of this book through CelebrateLit and was not required to post a favorable review. All opinions are my own.

[Marilyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Chris Palmer laid out a wonderful study with his latest release, Letters from Jesus: Studies from the Seven Churches of Revelation. His study of Greek and the relationship to the original words of the Bible brings great insight into how the scriptures relate to our current world situation in churches today. Even after studying Revelations in another Bible Study format, I found this one more appealing with the depth of how the Greek words apply to today.

Each letter written to the seven churches is divided into seven short chapters to read during the week. The chapters focus on a particular verse for that particular church with emphasis on some specific key words and the original Greek meaning. Palmer’s easy format for the study is enlightening and meaningful. Each study is concluded with a prayer for the week, activity for the week and additional scriptural passages to read.

Each church letter is correlated to our world today. The Church at Ephesus-Studies on Love; The Church at Smyrna-Studies on Endurance; The Church at Pergamum-Studies on Worldview, The Church at Thyatira-Studies on Holiness; The Church at Sardis-Studies on the Holy Spirit, The Church at Philadelphia-Studies on Christian Living and the Church at Laodicea-Studies on Faithfulness. Each letter and study brought new awareness how easily Christian churches has allow societal or political thinking with the sin to enter churches today. As Palmer mention in the section, “Why Greek”, knowing the original Greek in the Bible is like reading it in high definition.

I went through this study at a faster pace by being on the book tour. However, I will be studying each letter and chapter in further depth in days ahead. This book is perfect for individual use, a Bible study group and will be beneficial for church leaders to heed the messages.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Celebrate Lit and the publisher. I was under no obligation to write a positive review but I have expressed my own sincere thoughts.

[Joan · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a good book for Christians who want spiritual insights on the letters in Revelation involving some key Greek words. The Greek information Palmer shares is not overwhelming and shows how knowing Greek helps understand the nuances of a passage. He provides more Greek information in footnotes for those who want to go a bit deeper.

I like the spiritual insights I gained from reading this book. From the letter to Smyrna, I learned that the devil wanted to destroy some in the church, hoping it would cause the whole community to change their minds about God. (Loc 1164/3505) That is something I'll remember the next time I hear of a fallen church leader. From the letter to Thyatira, Palmer points out that Satan does not come into our communities with horns and a red pitchfork. “He shows up in the form of people who tell us things that soothe our conscience and relax our standards.” (Loc 1928/3505) Such was the Jezebel the church leaders had done nothing to stop.

I like the way the teaching is set up in weekly chapters. Palmer includes a written prayer for the week, an activity for the week, and additional Scriptures to read. Every Christian could benefit from reading this book. Church leaders would find some really good teaching on what Jesus said to churches then – teaching many churches need to hear today.

I received a complimentary digital copy of this book through Celebrate Lit. My comments are an independent and honest review.

[Jeffrey Reynolds · Rating 5 out of 5]

Several weeks ago, I stated leading a men's Bible study on the Seven Churches of Asia Minor (Revelation 2-3). One of the books I read to prepare for the study was "Letters From Jesus: Studies from the Seven Churches of Revelation" by Chris Palmer.

One important thing in looking at this book is that this is more of a devotional than a commentary. You may have noticed it reads "Greek for the Week;" the Greek refers to Palmer getting into the original languages, while the week points out that it's a weekly devotional, divided into 52 parts so it can last a year. Each chapter is four pages, starting with the verse in both English and Greek with the focal thought highlighted, an anecdote that goes through most of the second page, the Biblical thought for the third, and the final page including a prayer, projects for the week, and some cross references. (Since I was using it as research, I treated it as a daily devotional.)

Sometimes I think of devotionals as being a lighter study than a sermon or a commentary. This is not true of Palmer's approach. He tries to get into the meaning of the original Greek (I shouldn't assume that it's common knowledge that the New Testament was written in Koine - i.e. common - Greek, with the Old Testament written primarily in Hebrew with a few Aramaic segments). He succeed in getting into what the text is saying to the original audience and how it applies to today.

Following an introduction looking at "why Greek" and "why these seven churches, Palmer spends the first chapter looking at the image of Jesus in Revelation 1. He divides the remaining 51 chapters into looking at the letters to the seven churches in Revelation 2-3, with eight chapters each on Ephesus and Smyrna and seven each on the remaining five churches. He gives each basically equal treatment, from the four verses given to Smyrna to the dozen for Thyatira.

I will admit that I was disappointed in Palmer in a couple of points. One is that in he either missed or avoided dealing with Revelation 3:10, where Jesus tells the church in Philadelphia they would be spared from the hour of trial coming on all men. The other is more bothersome. I expected with his focus on Greek that he would give a good explanation of the compound Greek word "Nicolatian", with the Greek words for control and people (laity). But no! Palmer not only takes up the traditional theory that one of the 7 deacons in Acts 6, Nicolas, went rogue and became a Gnostic teacher and formed a false group, but even embelishes what Nicolas thought; other books have correctly pointed out there's no Biblical nor historical proof for that hypothesis other than the similarity of the names (not a strong argument). But remember this book is a devotional, not a commentary.

In conclusion, I recommend this book. Allow me to break said recommendation into two parts:

1. It is a very useful devotional. If you have the discipline to do it weekly and use it as Palmer designed it, go for it - you'll be blessed. You'll also be blessed if you make it a 52 day study instead of 52 week.

2. Should you consider using this for research? Yes. There are other books I think are better for that role because unlike this volume, they are written as commentaries. But you definitely will learn more in this book as well.

[MaryAnn Bell · Rating 4 out of 5]

In Revelation 2:2, Jesus tells the church in Ephesus something intimate—Google Street View intimate. He says, ‘I know your works’ (Oida ta erga sou). Four words don’t seem like much, but in the Greek, it packs a punch.… Jesus chooses the Greek word oida, which expresses total, comprehensive knowledge. It is intimate knowledge that comes from being up close and personal. This knowledge isn’t hazy on the details. It doesn’t struggle to remember. It preserves the particulars. In the mind’s eye, everything is sharp and clear, like a well-taken photograph.” —Chris Palmer


Letters from Jesus: Studies from the Seven Churches of Revelation explores Christ’s warnings to the seven most prominent churches in Asia Minor in the book of Revelation. These letters date back to 95 A.D., but they help us make a fascinating discovery about civilization: life hasn’t changed that much over the last two millennia. Author Chris Palmer illustrates the truths contained in the Letters from Jesus using modern, everyday day examples. The host of the popular podcast Greek for the Week, he unpacks Greek words and phrases in these verses from Revelation with humor, joy, and biblical scholarship.



Why study Greek, even just a little bit? As Chris explains, looking at the New Testament in the original language in which it was written can offer us some beautiful insights into God’s Word. “It’s like reading the Bible in high definition,” he says. Also, “studying God’s Word in the original language forces us to approach it with reverence and awe, humbling ourselves to obey what it says, whether it’s something we want to hear or not.”



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My Thoughts: For those looking for a study on Revelations, this is the study that you need to look into doing. The author Chris Palmer has taken a difficult book, one that many teachers don't teach on today. The author takes the complexity out of the original language which makes it easier to understand. I did find it interesting when the author is telling his readers that the "The USA has numerous cities that share names with the seven churches: Ephesus, Georgia; Smyrna (Georgia, South Carolina, and Tennessee); Thyatira, Mississippi; Sardis (Georgia, Mississippi, and Ohio); and Philadelphia (Pennsylvania, Illinois,Indiana, Mississippi, New York, and Tennessee). There is also a city named Patmos in Arkansas. However, there are no cities in the USA named after Pergamum or Laodicea."

Chris Palmer. LettersFromJesus (Kindle Locations 336-337). Whitaker House. Kindle Edition. " The thing is he forgot the city of Smyrna in Delaware! Not to worry, this is a great study for all those who are looking to study the book of Revelation. The author makes the original language simple and easy to understand. This is a study that the reader will dig into and want to learn more about God's word. This is a very interesting study that all will enjoy.

[Debbie · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Letters from Jesus "by Chris Palmer is a fantastic book that every Christian should read and have in their home library.

It has a prayer for the week along with an activity for the week and additional Scriptures to read for the week. The activities are easy to do and some of them are fun such as this one. Create a calendar and put a red x 0n each day you are victorious over temptation.

Each chapter has the verse in English and then it is written in Greek. These 8 chapters are 3-5 pages long and cover the seven churches of Revelation.

I admit it I read the book and even though the author explains the Greek words, I am not a scholar, but the book itself does show me areas that we as individually Christians as well as the entire church need to change to be more Christlike. There were a few times the Greek word made the meaning of the Biblical verse so much stronger. The word hate is miseo in Greek for example and means a greater dislike than our use of the word hate. We need to heed the warnings and follow the steps to repentance. This is another book that can and should be read more than once because we are imperfect people and forget to do the things we should and fall into sin too easily and we need to be reminder of God's love and the consequences of our sins and what happens when we don't heed God's warnings. Don't let the fact that Greek is used in this book, it is very easy to read and understand.

I recommend this book to all Christians, whether they want to understand Greek or just want to be able to understand more clearly what Jesus is saying to us today. I also think pastors ( I say this because I know several pastors who use Greek words in their sermons sometimes) would find this book a useful tool to have in their personal library.

One interesting fact I learned while reading this book is that the verb "conquer" is nikao in Greek and comes from the Greek goddess who personified victory, Nike. It means crushing victory, . Nikes are shoes made for champions who stomp, smash, and smother their opponent in front of the crowd. "God addresses, "the one who conquers" in His messages to each of the seven churches to emphasis that He fully excepts His people to keep on winning....and winning and winning."

This book is one that should be read over and over to really be ready for Christ's return.

I am going to close this review with the author's ending words " the message of Christ to the seven churches remains the same. It serves as anchor of truth that we can tie our lives to so we aren't swept away by tsunamis of subjectivity and sin. "

I received a complimentary copy by the author and Celebrate Lit. These opinions are my own.

[Deana Dick · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book has been very informative and intense at times. I do enjoy books that look at different topics in the bible and break them down piece by piece and explain the scriptures. Have you ever heard the saying, "Well that's Greek to me?" That is how I feel sometimes when reading the Bible. This book has helped me understand meanings of words which made me look at the scriptures in a new light.

It was interesting to read about the Seven Churches that are talked about in Revelation. The author takes us through the scriptures and unlocks the words that reveal what Jesus was talking about. One example was the word lychnia which means lampstand. In the verse the author is speaking about the word that means the seven churches. How interesting that a Greek word would come to mean the presence of God in the old testament.

One of the chapters I especially like was How To Stay On Top. In this chapter the author talks about the church at Sardis. They had gotten to a place where they were lax . Jesus then tells the church "to wake up" or in Greek , gregoreo. It was time for the church to stop being comfortable and be "on alert." How many of us have become carefree in our spiritual walk? It is so easy to miss church one Sunday and then the next. Before you know it, the enemy has taken you out of your covering and made you vulnerable. God wants us to always be watching and guarding our walk with Him.

At the end of each chapter the author has provided a prayer, activity and scriptures for the week. I found them to be helpful and reaffirm the importance of knowing what scriptures mean. It is a well written book filled with insight that helps readers delve into the Word with more clarity.

I received a copy of this book from Celebrate Lit. The review is my own opinion

[Patti Pierce · Rating 5 out of 5]

Letters From Jesus by Reverend Chris Palmer examines the book of Revelation and the seven churches Paul addressed. As a Christian and the wife of a Primitive Baptist elder (preacher), I recognize the importance of learning Biblical history. Having attended a church at one point where the preacher emphasized the study of Greek and the study of Revelation, I was pleased to have the opportunity to review this book.

His initial discussion of Koine Greek drew me back to a desire to study and learn Greek so I can interact with the original Biblical text in a more meaningful way. I appreciated how he discussed how the Greek language allowed writers to arrange words in a way that emphasized the points they wanted to stand out.

I also appreciated how he reiterated the fact that the book of Revelation holds great relevance for us today. I also appreciated his discussion of the number 7 and how the letters to the seven churches represented a complete message for the “entire” Church or all Christians. I also appreciated how he provided insights into the geography and Church history of the time.

The way Reverend Palmer includes prayers for the week, an activity for the week, and Scriptures for the week encourages Biblical interaction and interaction with God as well. I also appreciated how he included Scriptures at the begining of each chapter that are presented in both English and Greek.

So if you are looking for a Biblcial study of the book of Revelation and the Greek language that is presented in a straight-forward manner, check out this book for yourself.

I received a copy of this book for my fair and honest review.

[Ruth Hill · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was sent a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. I was not financially compensated, and all opinions are 100 percent mine.

First of all, this is a study book, and attempting to read it one setting should be greatly discouraged. The book is organized in such a way that you can study one chapter of the book per week. He gives you simple, but thought-provoking assignments as well as additional Scriptures to read and something to write in your prayer journal. Although the chapters themselves are relatively short, delving into the material and interacting with it is your best course of action.

What I appreciated most about the author and his style is that he is an intelligent man who writes in an easy-to-read style that includes an anecdote and/or a modern culture reference. Sometimes people who attempt to write books like this either write at such a scholarly level that the normal person cannot understand it, or they sugarcoat everything and provide no real substance. I am happy to report that this author consistently provided historical references, Greek word studies, and more.

When the average person in the church hears "Revelation," I believe an "instant block" often goes up within their minds. After all, Revelation is considered one of the most misunderstood, difficult-to-understand books of the Bible. And yet, the letters to the church are so relevant in today's world that a study of these seven churches and what Jesus said to them is as current now as it was back in the first century. This is the first book I have ever read of Chris Palmer, and hopefully, it won't be my last!

[Nyla Kay · Rating 5 out of 5]

Letters from Jesus, Studies from the Seven Churches of Revelation by Author Chris Palmer is a wonderful insightful look at the book of Revelation and the Greek language. I was mesmerized by the deep meaning that each Greek word possessed. This is a book that I did not know I needed so much until I read it.

Author Palmer obviously did his research well. This is a well planned and organized book. It is also very well written. His words are clear and easy to understand.

He opens with an introduction sharing that we might find some of ourselves in one of the churches or maybe a little of ourselves in all the churches. Well, he was right. This book will step on some toes, but that is okay.

Letters from Jesus is divided into weekly chapters. Chapters are only four pages and end with a prayer, short activity, and Biblical references for deeper insight. Beginning with a Scripture phrase in English and Greek the study continue with a story. Then it goes into the meaning of the Greek word.

This book taught me so much. It is one that I will definitely refer to as well as reread. The author made it timely and interesting. His style of writing is so nice. I would definitely read more from him.

I highly recommend this to all Christians. It would be good for either personal or group study. Church libraries would benefit from having this. I rated it a 5 out of 5 stars. A copy was provided but these are my honest thoughts.

[Shirley · Rating 5 out of 5]

I learned a great deal from this book. The format has you covering one chapter per week. Each chapter begins with a Scripture passage in English (from the English Standard Version) and Greek. Throughout the book, as he uses Greek words, he defines them and gives the transliteration that helps you understand the word in its scriptural context. Don’t let the fact that he uses Greek, it is presented so that it is very understandable. I really like how he explains at the beginning of the book why it is important to study Greek. For those interested in a deeper understanding, he provides Greek information in his footnotes.

The author tells a story that he ties into the teaching about that chapter’s Scripture and theme and offers spiritual insights into the Scripture passage and theme. Each chapter ends with a Prayer for the Week, an Activity for the Week that helps you interact with an aspect of the chapter’s focal Scripture passage, and Scripture for the Week.

I highly recommend this book even though there are a couple of places in the book I marked for further study as my understanding of the specific passage differs from what is presented. So, I’ll be doing some further study on my own.

NOTE: I received a complimentary digital copy of this book for reviewing from Chris Palmer. I was not required to provide a positive review. Thoughts in “My Two Cents” are my own opinion.

[Katie · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a refreshing Scripture-packed book this was! This book was not intimidating AT ALL when it came to understanding the importance of knowing the original Greek behind the Scripture. The author wrote it simply, and made relevant illustrations that connected easily with the contemporary reader that has no seminary training, or even didn't grow up in church. I think the book inspires us all to be Bible scholars, so that we can see all the layers of the infallible Word that God has given us. Each chapter was short, had a prayer, relevant Scriptures, and plenty of illustrations and applications. While I don't know and can't vouch for all of our author's theology in entirety, this book really hit the nail on the head and brought a fresh and enjoyable experience of studying the churches mentioned in Revelation. This book could easily be put down and picked up again and read at a longer pace. I also think it would be a valuable resource for a Sunday school/life group teacher, especially if he/she doesn't have like a formal Biblical education background. Most importantly, I learned a lot about the Lord, the church, and more about how I can serve him. I recommend this book for any reader looking for an easy, enjoyable, Scripture filled Bible study/Bible emphasis book.



I received a complimentary copy of this book, and all opinions given are entirely my own.

[Katie Lindsey · Rating 4 out of 5]

When I first heard about this book I was really excited because I thought it was going to provide me with further insight into one of my favorite books of the bible, Revelation. However, that couldn't be further from the truth. The author uses the letters to the churches in Revelation to give his modern teachings a platform.

Each chapter is designed to fuel your devotional time for a week. He takes, literally, a verse or a half a verse from Revelation and then creates a lesson. It was challenging within most chapters for me to understand his purpose for the text. I felt that Palmer had sermons he wanted to preach and tried to manipulate the text to get us there.

The book tells us "Greek for a Week". This lead me to believe that he would be taking the Greek text and helping English speakers to dissect the original text to be able to properly understand God's words without morphing it into our western worldview. I feel that that was his intention but it was not very well executed.

Now, nothing he taught within the text do I think was bad. I think he had good concepts and biblically accurate teachings. However, I don't think he chose the proper way of presenting his platform.

[Mary Hake · Rating 4 out of 5]

This Greek Scholar uses his knowledge of Greek to clarify the meaning behind the verses of Revelation 2 and 3, the letters to the seven churches. He brings out details the average person would not know but can easily understand. I like the way he explains why certain words were chosen in Scripture and the meaning behind them. Sometimes the English word used in translation is not as specific as a particular Greek one. He also offers examples from life and personal applications of Christ’s message. He also includes suggested activities and Scriptures for each week. So the book's 52 chapters are designed to be studied one a week. You can read one a day if you wish. Information in the footnotes goes a bit deeper with more background and definitions. I found the book interesting and helpful. I recommend it for a small group as well as personal Bible study. I received a copy from Celebrate Lit. All opinions are my own.

[Janice Sisemore · Rating 4 out of 5]

Letters from Jesus

Letters from Jesus is a bible study from the Seven Churches of Revelation. Like a of other books it is divided up into sections. Part one is basically a introduction and after that each one is the seven churches.

I had the to read through it for my review but the book is meant to be studied weekly. It has Prayer for the week and Activity for the week. Also Scriptures for the week.

The book relates to things of today, like Twitter, Facebook and Google. Plus stories from the Bible. The book does seem like good one to use for a bible study. It does make a person think about their life.

I received a complimentary copy of the book from the publisher through Celebrate Lit. This book review is my opinion.

[Donna C · Rating 5 out of 5]

Letters from Jesus : Studies from the Seven Churches of Revelation , Greek for the Week is a 52 weeks bible study / Devotional. The Author, Chris Palmer has written a very detailed, yet fun study of the Seven Churches in Revelation. Palmer starts study with a bible verse or portion of a bible verse in both English and Greek. He includes modern applications for the verse, historical background surrounding the verse, a prayer for the week, activity for the week and Bible verses to study for the week. Note: I did not read this entire book, however I read several lessons from each section. I really enjoyed the weeks of the study that I have read and plan on doing the entire study with my husband for 2020. I think this study would be great to do alone, with a friend, or accountability partner.

I received a complimentary copy for this book from Celebrate Lit, this in no way influenced my review. All opinions are my own.