Sunday, 13 September 2020
“And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write,
‘These things says He who has the sharp two-edged sword:’” Revelation 2:12
The words of the Lord are next directed “to the angel of the church in Pergamos.” The name Pergamos is properly, Pergamum. It is derived from the Greek word purgos, meaning a tower or fortified structure, such as a castle.… Read the rest
Saturday, 12 September 2020
“He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. He who overcomes shall not be hurt by the second death.” Revelation 2:11
Jesus repeats the words previously spoken to the church at Ephesus, saying, “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.”… Read the rest
Friday, 11 September 2020
Do not fear any of those things which you are about to suffer. Indeed, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and you will have tribulation ten days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.… Read the rest
Thursday, 10 September 2020
“I know your works, tribulation, and poverty (but you are rich); and I know the blasphemy of those who say they are Jews and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan. Revelation 2:9
Like the previous letter to those at Ephesus, immediately after the short description of Himself, Jesus begins his evaluation of the church at Smyrna with, “I know your works.”… Read the rest
Wednesday, 9 September 2020
“And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write,
‘These things says the First and the Last, who was dead, and came to life: Revelation 2:8
The second letter to the second church begins with these words, “And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write.”… Read the rest
