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

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

2 The Berlin Wall

3 Ravensbruk Concentration Camp

4 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

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

6 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

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