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Introduction
Wouldn’t we life be wonderful without suffering?
The church in Smyrna is a difficult one to preach on because we have no idea what persecution is really like.
It is a poor comparison, but, right now we are looking forward to Summer in a way that the rest of the world cannot understand.
The hardship of Winter bring about a greater appreciation of Summer and warmth, sunshine…etc.
Background
Smyrna was superior to Ephesus, It had a better sea port with better access to the interior.
Smyrna went out of its way to appease and endear themselves to Rome.
They were the first to establish a temple to worship the Emperor Tiberius.
It was destroyed in 580 BC but rebuilt in 290 to a comprehensive plan, and was known for its beauty.
Jesus introduced himself as the one who died and came to life(past tense), demonstrating his greatness compared to that of their city.
(he stated it completely different than in 1:18 “I died, and behold I am alive forevermore”.
The Threat of Our Enemies
18 and the living one.
I died, and behold I am alive forevermore, and I have the keys of Death and Hades.
Their tribulation or troubles were brought about by the slander(lies of the Jews)
Most likely their poverty was a result of being in trouble with the officials of the city due to slander by the Jews.
Being labeled a synagogue of Satan, not politically correct.
It seems like we are soft on wrong theology and churches that are failing the cause of the Gospel.
And harsh toward individual Christians when they fail.
Ultimately it is the Devil who is our enemy.
He will throw some of you into prison, not people but the Devil.
The Comfort of a Savior
“I Know” whatever trouble we face the Lord knows and understands.
It is not just lip service.
“I will give you...”
The Objective of the Persecuted
The Objective of the Persecuted
“Do not fear”
eph 6”
“that you may be tested”
For 10 days - reference to Daniel and his friends eating vegetables.
Means for a short time
“Be faithful unto death”
The Spoils of the Victorious
Our Suffering leads to His Glory!
1 pet
The Crown of Victory!
A wreath for the head, not a crown like a king
“will not be harmed, by the second death”
rev
“...their portion will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur, which is the second death.”
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