Since Jesus speaks to only one "angel" in each congregation, does this mean that each congregation has one one elder? No. As early as Paul's day, the Ephesian congregation had a number of elders, not just one. (Revelation 2:1; Acts 20:17) So in John's day, when messages were sent to the seven stars to be read to the congregations (including the one in Ephesus), the stars must have stood for all those who served in the bodies of elders withing Jehovah's anointed congregation. In like manner, overseers today read to their congregations letters received from the Governing Body, made up of anointed overseers who serve under Jesus' headship. The local bodies of elders have to make sure that Jesus's counsel is for the benefit of all those associated in the congregation, not just the elders. - REVELATION 2:11a.
Since Jesus is the Head of the congregation, the elders are properly said to be in his right hand, that is, under his control and direction. (Colossians 1:18) He is the Chief Shepherd, and they are under shepherds. - 1 PETER 5:2-4.
Next time: Chapter Six/Unlocking a Sacred Secret - The Stars and the Lampstands - Conclusion
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