Simple Truth There are three possible sources of trouble in our lives.

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Simple Truth There are three possible sources of trouble in our lives.

Trouble due to a fallen world.

Trouble due to self-inflicted wounds.

Trouble when you have been good and life has been bad.

Smyrna

"To the angel of the church in Smyrna write:

Smyrna "These are the words of him who is the First and the Last, who died and came to life again. 9 I know your afflictions and your poverty-yet you are rich! I know the slander of those who say they are Jews and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan.

Smyrna 10 Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer. I tell you, the devil will put some of you in prison to test you, and you will suffer persecution for ten days. Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you the crown of life.

Smyrna 11 He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. He who overcomes will not be hurt at all by the second death.

Prosperous city near Ephesus on the Aegean Sea Seat of the Emperor Cult Smyrna Background

Smyrna Good News/Bad News Good News: Jesus is pleased with them. Bad News: Smyrna had a Christian congregation undergoing persecution from the city's Jews. Worse News: Jesus predicts that the persecution will continue. Best News: For those who are "faithful to the point of death, and I will give you the crown of life."

Synagogue of Satan Puzzling Reference: Found twice in the Bible, to the church in Smyrna and the church in Philadelphia.SmyrnaPhiladelphia Characteristics: (1) They claimed to be Jews. (2) But they are not regarded by John as real Jews. (3) They are persecutors of the Christians.

Synagogue of Satan They are Jews fulfilling the will of the enemy rather than God. (see John 8:38-44)

Smyrna "To the angel of the church in Smyrna write: Beware Testing and Wavering

Difficulty doesn’t mean disapproval. Approval doesn’t preclude persecution. Face persecution with faith.

Beware Testing and Wavering Find courage, and endurance knowing ultimately our Hope in Christ.

Smyrna "To the angel of the church in Smyrna write: Beware Testing and Wavering

Polycarp ( 70 AD? -156 AD? ), Bishop of Smyrna

Smyrna How well would you do in the face of bad times when you feel like you have been good?