Revelation 2:8-11 / Gavin Parsons / 12th January 2025

Revelation 2:8-11 is our second of the seven letters to the seven churches. It’s a word from Jesus to the church at Smyrna (up the road from Ephesus). It is a word from the Holy Spirit to us. It is a word to encourage and strengthen the persecuted. As Smyrna Christians struggle with slander of a particular kind, we ponder how to face persecution as Australian Christians. Jesus encourages us not to be afraid when opposition comes but to remain faithful to him. The upside is the promise he offers us as we persevere. We look forward to being strengthened by this letter.