1. Letter to the Church at Smyrna

2. 7 Letters to 7 Churches 1. To: Angel or messenger of the church of ________ 2. These things saith He (From): Jesus Christ 3. Exhortation: A. “I know thy works...” (1) Commendation (2) Trials of your faith, details of suffering (3) Criticism (Nevertheless, but notwithstanding) B. Admonition (1) Remedy for problems (2) Warning (3) Call to Repentance C. Encouragement 4. Challenge: “He that hath an ear…” 5. Promise to the Overcomers

3. 7 Letters to 7 Churches To: Angel or messenger of the church of Smyrna

4. 7 Letters to 7 Churches To: Angel or messenger of the church of Smyrna Smyrna = Izmir today – modern city, 3rd largest city in Turkey

5. 7 Letters to 7 Churches These things saith the first and the last, which was dead and is alive. (From): Jesus Christ

6. 3. Exhortation: A. “I know thy works...” (1) Commendation (2) Trials of your faith, details of suffering (3) Criticism (Nevertheless, but notwithstanding) B. Admonition (1) Remedy for problems (2) Warning (3) Call to Repentance C. Encouragement

7. Encouragement: –Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer The devil shall cast some of you into prison –You will be tried –Tribulation 10 days Be faithful unto death I will give you a crown of life

8. Challenge: He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.

9. Promise to the Overcomers: He that overcometh shall not be hurt of the second death.