e, presents an engaging exploration of the people and cultures of the First Century Church with an emphasis on the cities of Ephesus and Smyrna and the island of Patmos. Rick Renner recreates the historical setting of these ancient lands with on-location photography, classic artwork, illustrations, and insightful commentary. Against this richly detailed backdrop, Rick offers a vivid description of the apostle John's revelation of the exalted Christ, received in a vision during John's exile on Patmos. Rick also highlights Christ's messages to the churches of Ephesus and Smyrna, providing profound insight into the significance of those messages to His Church today.