The Seven Churches: Smyrna

Write this to the angel of the church in Smyrna…

Revelation 2:8

WHO IS SPEAKING:  The First and Last, who died and came to life again – Jesus Christ.

WHAT IS GOOD:  God knows of their tribulation and their poverty – but in fact they are rich!  God knows that they are slandered by the Jews. 

WHAT WILL HAPPEN:  Some will be cast into prison where their faith will be tested.

REWARD:  Those who are faithful in the face of death will be given a crown of life. 

LESSON:  This church is not doing anything wrong; rather, this is the persecuted church, This church is steeped in poverty, but rich in faith.  No matter what the enemy throws at them, they remain steadfast.  May God also find us faithful.