One out of every seven Christians around the globe today suffers intense persecution. It is as Paul warned Timothy: “In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted” (2 Timothy 3:12). Given the trials that are sure to come, how can we walk boldly in our Christian faith? Guiding you through in this 8-part series, Dr. Michael Youssef examines Jesus’ call to all believers through His letters to seven first-century churches to reclaim our first love. With our eyes set on Christ, we’ll be strengthened to follow Him faithfully today and forever.

In this powerful opening message of God’s Final Call, Dr. Michael Youssef warns the Church of Jesus Christ to return to its first love—Christ Himself. Preaching from Revelation 1:1 and 1:5, Dr. Youssef reminds believers that these are not idle times; they are urgent, as apostasy increases and persecution intensifies. Just as Christ rebuked five of the seven churches in Revelation for tolerating sin, He calls His Church today to repent of worldliness, immorality, and compromise. Jesus reveals Himself as the glorified, risen Lord—the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of all kings. With our eyes fixed on Him, we are strengthened to stand firm in Truth.