We are living in a day when it is increasingly difficult to stand up for the truth of God’s Word.  This week we are going to look at a church that faced this very issue and see what Jesus had to say to them.  Come and listen as we look to gain strength for living from God’s Word.

Rev 2:8-11 (NASB)
“And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write:
 The first and the last, who was dead, and has come to life, says this:
9 ‘I know your tribulation and your poverty (but you are rich), and the blasphemy by those who say they are Jews and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan. 10 Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to cast some of you into prison, so that you will be tested, and you will have tribulation for ten days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life. 11 He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. He who overcomes will not be hurt by the second death. ‘