Day 1 of Read: Revelation

Ok readers, here's the low down for the first day of reading Revelation. I hope that you were able to find time today to read chapters 1 to 3. Here's a couple things to keep in mind as you read:

• The book was written by the Apostle John after receiving a revelation of Jesus Christ. The revelation that God gave him was in order "to show his servants the things that must soon take place."
• Although this book is filled with prophecy and symbolism, the main theme and the main Character is Jesus Christ (notice the description of him in Rev. 1:13-16?).
• This book was originally written to seven churches in the Roman province of Asia, which is now modern Turkey.

While addressing each church specifically, Jesus gives them a message of commendation (a pat on the back), of criticism (a smack upside the head), and of comfort (an arm around the shoulder). Can you note the commendation, criticism and comfort Jesus gives to each of the churches?