1. Thyatira—The “Tolerant” Church Rev. 2:17-23

2. 17 He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes I will give some of the hidden manna to eat. And I will give him a white stone, and on the stone a new name written which no one knows except him who receives it. 18 And to the angel of the church in Thyatira write, 'These things says the Son of God, who has eyes like a flame of fire, and His feet like fine brass: 19 I know your works, love, service, faith, and your patience; and as for your works, the last are more than the first. 20 Nevertheless I have a few things against you, because you allow that woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophetess, to teach and seduce My servants to commit sexual immorality and eat things sacrificed to idols.

3. 21 And I gave her time to repent of her sexual immorality, and she did not repent. 22 Indeed I will cast her into a sickbed, and those who commit adultery with her into great tribulation, unless they repent of their deeds. 23 I will kill her children with death, and all the churches shall know that I am He who searches the minds and hearts. And I will give to each one of you according to your works. Rev. 2:17-23

4. The Importance of studying NT churches

5. Many are well known, significant ones

6. The Importance of studying NT churches Many are well known, significant ones Lessons to be learned from “insignificant”

7. The Importance of studying NT churches Many are well known, significant ones Lessons to be learned from “insignificant” Tonight’s lesson—the church at Thyatira

8. A Study of the Church in Thyatira The city of Thyatira The Lord of the church in Thyatira The good in the church in Thyatira The evil in the church in Thyatira The remedy for sin in Thyatira The blessings awaiting those in Thyatira

9. A Study of the Church in Thyatira The city of Thyatira

10. A Study of the Church in Thyatira The city of Thyatira A great commercial city in Asia

11. A Study of the Church in Thyatira The city of Thyatira A great commercial city in Asia Many industries

12. A Study of the Church in Thyatira The city of Thyatira A great commercial city in Asia Many industries Trade guide for bakers, potters, workers in brass, tanners, leather cutters, workers in flax and wool, clothiers and dyers

13. A Study of the Church in Thyatira The city of Thyatira A great commercial city in Asia Many industries Trade guide for bakers, potters, workers in brass, tanners, leather cutters, workers in flax and wool, clothiers and dyers Industries and guilds and the Christians

14. A Study of the Church in Thyatira The city of Thyatira A great commercial city in Asia Many industries Trade guide for bakers, potters, workers in brass, tanners, leather cutters, workers in flax and wool, clothiers and dyers Industries and guilds and the Christians Frequent feasts of the guilds

15. A Study of the Church in Thyatira The city of Thyatira A great commercial city in Asia Many industries Trade guide for bakers, potters, workers in brass, tanners, leather cutters, workers in flax and wool, clothiers and dyers Industries and guilds and the Christians Frequent feasts of the guilds Each guild worshiped its own god

16. A Study of the Church in Thyatira The city of Thyatira The Lord of the church in Thyatira

17. A Study of the Church in Thyatira The city of Thyatira The Lord of the church in Thyatira He is the son of God

18. A Study of the Church in Thyatira The city of Thyatira The Lord of the church in Thyatira He is the son of God He knows what is happening

19. A Study of the Church in Thyatira The city of Thyatira The Lord of the church in Thyatira The good in the church in Thyatira

20. A Study of the Church in Thyatira The city of Thyatira The Lord of the church in Thyatira The good in the church in Thyatira Love, service and faith

21. A Study of the Church in Thyatira The city of Thyatira The Lord of the church in Thyatira The good in the church in Thyatira Love, service and faith Works were increasing

22. A Study of the Church in Thyatira The city of Thyatira The Lord of the church in Thyatira The good in the church in Thyatira Love, service and faith Works were increasing Contrast with Ephesus

23. A Study of the Church in Thyatira The city of Thyatira The Lord of the church in Thyatira The good in the church in Thyatira The evil in the church in Thyatira

24. A Study of the Church in Thyatira The city of Thyatira The Lord of the church in Thyatira The good in the church in Thyatira The evil in the church in Thyatira That woman Jezebel

25. A Study of the Church in Thyatira The city of Thyatira The Lord of the church in Thyatira The good in the church in Thyatira The evil in the church in Thyatira That woman Jezebel Prophetess

26. A Study of the Church in Thyatira The city of Thyatira The Lord of the church in Thyatira The good in the church in Thyatira The evil in the church in Thyatira That woman Jezebel Prophetess Teachings led to idolatry

27. A Study of the Church in Thyatira The city of Thyatira The Lord of the church in Thyatira The good in the church in Thyatira The evil in the church in Thyatira That woman Jezebel Prophetess Teachings led to idolatry Taught “deep things” (of Satan)

28. A Study of the Church in Thyatira The city of Thyatira The Lord of the church in Thyatira The good in the church in Thyatira The evil in the church in Thyatira That woman Jezebel Prophetess Teachings led to idolatry Taught “deep things” (of Satan) Certainty of judgment

29. A Study of the Church in Thyatira The city of Thyatira The Lord of the church in Thyatira The good in the church in Thyatira The evil in the church in Thyatira The remedy for sin in Thyatira

30. A Study of the Church in Thyatira The city of Thyatira The Lord of the church in Thyatira The good in the church in Thyatira The evil in the church in Thyatira The remedy for sin in Thyatira God gives space for repentance

31. A Study of the Church in Thyatira The city of Thyatira The Lord of the church in Thyatira The good in the church in Thyatira The evil in the church in Thyatira The remedy for sin in Thyatira God gives space for repentance His message to the faithful, “Hold fast”

32. A Study of the Church in Thyatira The city of Thyatira The Lord of the church in Thyatira The good in the church in Thyatira The evil in the church in Thyatira The remedy for sin in Thyatira God gives space for repentance His message to the faithful, “Hold fast” His burden for the righteous is easy

33. A Study of the Church in Thyatira The city of Thyatira The Lord of the church in Thyatira The good in the church in Thyatira The evil in the church in Thyatira The remedy for sin in Thyatira The blessings awaiting the righteous

34. A Study of the Church in Thyatira The city of Thyatira The Lord of the church in Thyatira The good in the church in Thyatira The evil in the church in Thyatira The remedy for sin in Thyatira The blessings awaiting the righteous We are not in a battle, but a war

35. A Study of the Church in Thyatira The city of Thyatira The Lord of the church in Thyatira The good in the church in Thyatira The evil in the church in Thyatira The remedy for sin in Thyatira The blessings awaiting the righteous We are not in a battle, but a war If we suffer with Him we will reign with Him

36. A Study of the Church in Thyatira The city of Thyatira The Lord of the church in Thyatira The good in the church in Thyatira The evil in the church in Thyatira The remedy for sin in Thyatira The blessings awaiting the righteous We are not in a battle, but a war If we suffer with Him we will reign with Him The proof—look at Jesus—As I received

37. The Path to the Blessings Believe in HimMark 16:16 Repent—decide to obeyActs 17:30 Confess ChristRom. 10:9 Baptized to be savedActs 2:38 Added to His kingdom, His church Be faithful until deathRev. 2:10