Smyrna Church (Revelation 2:8-11)

I. Intro 
Big Idea: Suffering can lead to salvation.
II. Life Again                                                                                                                                  A. The Christians in Smyrna stood out. Revelation 2:8a
B. Suffering is the door to life in Christ. Romans 8:16-18; Revelation 2:8b
III. Rich                                                                                                                                          A. Jesus knows. Revelation 2:9a
B. Slander is evil. John 19:10-11; Revelation 2:9b
IV. Do not be Afraid                                                                                                                        A. You will suffer.  Revelation 2:10a
B. Prepare for hardship. 1 Peter 2:21; Revelation 2:10b
V. Whoever has Ears                                                                                                                        A. Be open to the Spirit’s leading. Revelation 2:11a
B. There are somethings worse than death. Revelation 2:11b

​The Next Step

• What’s something about Sunday’s message on Revelation 2:8-11 you found convicting, compelling, or confusing?
• How can hard times help us grow in faith?
• What makes slander or gossip tempting? Why are they unfitting for followers of Christ?
• Why is it important to die to ourselves daily? How can we do that?
• How can our willingness to undergo persecution we a witness to others?
• What difference does it make to know that Jesus knows about our suffering?
• What’s a specific way God is calling you to respond to Revelation 2:8-11?

​*The sermon video for 1/29/22 is unavailable.