In the letter to the church of Smyrna, Jesus encourages the church by assuring them of His knowledge of their affliction, poverty and how others are slandering them. He also seeks to prepare them for future suffering that He tells them is coming. This message is an encouraging and sober reminder for followers of Jesus today to be prepared for hardship and to stand strong in our faith in Christ.
Revelation 2:8-11 - Smyrna, The Certainty of Suffering
Smyrna, The Certainty of Suffering
November 21, 2021 • Jeff Noble • Revelation 2:8–11
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