Revelation 2:8-11
Message to the church in Smyrna
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Published October 3rd, 2022
Main point
Phrase 2:8-11
notes
Main point
Jesus exhorts the church in Smyrna to remain faithful in their present and future afflictions in view of his promise to bring life out of death.
Phrase 2:8-11
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Revelation 2:8-11
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Introduction
address
“And to the angel
of the church
descriptive
in Smyrna
locative
write:
description of Christ
‘The words
content
of the first
subjective
and the last,
who died
and came to life.
Knowledge of the church's spiritual wealth despite persecution
“‘I know your tribulation
and your poverty
( but you are rich)
concessive
and the slander
of those
who say that they are Jews
and are not,
negative
but are a synagogue
consessive
of Satan.
possessive
Exhortation in view of suffering to come
courage in the midst of trials
Do not fear
what you are about to suffer.
explanation
Behold, the devil is about to throw
some of you
into prison,
that you may be tested,
purpose
and ... you will have tribulation.
for ten days
temporal
fidelity even to death
Be faithful
unto death,
standard
and I will give you the crown
result
of life.
epexegetical
Conclusion
command to hear
He who has an ear,
let him hear
what the Spirit says
to the churches.
destination
promise to overcomer
The one ... will not be hurt
who conquers
by the second death.’
means
phrasing
Comments
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