Message Notes

(I) SOLID CHURCH OF SMYRNA

1. Ministry reviewed (Revelation 2:9)

a) Works

b) Tribulation

c) Poverty

2. Significance of this Review

a) Indicates Involvement of the Lord

b) Teaches accountability of the Church

(II) SOLEMN WORDS OF WARNING

1. Deadly influence

“I know the blasphemy of those who say that they are Jews and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan” Revelation 2:9

2. Deadly attacks from the Devil

“The devil is about to throw some of you into prison…” Revelation 2:10b

(III) SOUND WORDS OF ADVICE TO THE OVERCOMERS

1. Do not fear suffering (Revelation 2:10a)

2. Expect to be tested (Revelation 2:10b)

3. A short period of tribulation (Revelation 2:10c)

4. Be faithful until death (Revelation 2:10c)

“He who has an ear to hear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.He who overcomes shall not be hurt by the second death.” Revelation 2:11