Smyrna: A Church Facing Persecution

I. Jesus Christ Greets His Church in Smyrna (v. 8)
A. The City of Smyrna the Church There
B. First and Last, Crucified and Raised
II. Jesus Commends His Church in Smyrna (v. 9)
A. I Know Your Faithfulness: Service in Poverty
B. I Know Your Enemies: Slandered by False Jews
III. Jesus Christ Warns His Church in Smyrna (vv. 10-11)
A. The Devil Is about to Attack You
B. You Will Be Tested Intensely
C. Be Faithful unto Death
D. I Will Give You the Crown of Life
E. Hear My Words; the Second Death Cannot Harm You
IV. Smyrna and Covenant in Buford – Ready to BLEED
A. Believe and Live Jesus Christ the Crucified and Raised
B. Lay Up Treasure in Heaven: A Money Warning
C. Esteem God's Good Opinion More than Man's
D. Expect the Devil to Attack; Learn to Die Daily (1 Cor. 15:31)
E. Do Not Fear Death – Aim for Jesus to Crown You