1. Christ’s Encouragement for Us
Revelation Revealed
Christ’s Encouragement for Us
Revelation 2:8-11

2. Revelation 2:8-11
8 “And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write: ‘The words of the first and the last, who died and came to life. 9“‘I know your tribulation and your poverty (but you are rich) and the slander of those who say that they are Jews and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan.

3. Revelation 2:8-11
10 Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and for ten days you will have tribulation. Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.

4. Revelation 2:8-11
11 He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. The one who conquers will not be hurt by the second death.’

5. celebrates
faithful
dependent
Jesus ____________ our past   We have remained _________ and ____________.   Jesus _________our future   It won’t be _____, don’t be _____________, stay ________!
secures
easy
intimidated
faithful

6. life
changing
Our purpose: RiverRock Church exists to lead people into a ____-___________ relationship with Jesus Christ, with each other and their world.   We believe that life change happens through the ______ ___ _____, by the power of the _____ ______, in the context of _______________.
Word of God
Holy Spirit
relationships

7. Nine Marks of a Disciple
_________ ____________ _______________
Worship
Fellowship
Relationships
_________ _____________ ________
Ministry
Communion
Giving
_________ _________ ____________
Mission
Witness
Encourage

8. My Commitment
I commit myself to pray
I commit myself to grow
I commit myself to each other