1. Letter to Thyatira: Church of the Dark Ages
Revelation 2:18-29

2. The Dark Ages Lasted from approx. 476-1000 A.D.
“Monasticism” movement began
Power-hungry men brought corruption into the Church

3. The Eyes of Jesus Are like blazing fire
Pierce the darkness and flash with moral anger
Reveal the hidden motives of the soul

4. "Jezebel" of Thyatira
Brought Sexual immorality and idol worship into the Church
The Church refused to cast her out
God shows patience before judgment

5. Our Sin Debt Jesus has already paid it in full
Rejection of His gift brings eternal punishment
God desires you to accept His gift of eternal life

6. Jesus addresses the Faithful
He encourages them to “Hold On” to their faith until He returns
He gives “rest” to the weary and the burdened (Matthew 11:28-30)

7. Rewards for the Faithful
He will give us “Authority over the Nations”
He will give us the “Bright and Morning Star”