07.05. The first Vision (1:9-20)

The first Vision (Rev 1:9-20)

While John is exiled on the island of Patmos, the first vision, or first part of the whole vision, if you will, is a vision of Jesus with the seven stars, the sharp two-edged sword and the seven golden lampstands. The letters are written to the “angels” (messengers) of the seven lampstands (churches) in Asia minor. These “angels” are best understood to be the leaders of these churches. There may also be a secondary reference to angels that are assigned to these churches or leaders. Jesus identifies Himself as the “first and last” and as “having been dead and being alive forever and ever”. This clearly confirms the deity of Jesus.