*Ephesus: The Church that Lost Its First Love* *Location* : Ephesus was a major port city and the capital of the Roman province of Asia. Known for the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. *History:* Ephesus was a bustling, wealthy city with a large, pagan population. It had a vibrant Christian community that had been founded by Paul, who later sent Timothy as its pastor (1 Timothy 1:3). Strengths: Hard work, perseverance, intolerance of evil, sound doctrine. Weakness: Forsaking its "first love" (Revelation 2:4). Message: Christ calls the church to remember its initial zeal for Him and to return to a passionate, first-love relationship. Scripture Reference: Revelation 2:1-7.