Letter to Smyrna: Church Behind The Iron Curtain (Rev. 2:8-11)

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Letter to Smyrna: Church Behind The Iron Curtain (Rev. 2:8-11)

The Berlin Wall

Ravensbruk Concentration Camp

Suffering of the Saints (2:9a) Christians were tortured and killed Christianity is still a death sentence in some countries When everything else is gone, we discover the Power of Christ

Fear No Evil (2:8-10a) Jesus is still in charge Jesus identifies with our suffering Jesus encourages those who suffer for Him

Keep Your Eyes on the Prize (2:10b-11) We will receive “The Crown of Life” Jesus will reward our faithful suffering We will not be hurt by the “2nd Death” We are rich in Jesus Christ