The Churches of the Book of Revelation- Part V

This week, Peter discusses the second church in the book of Revelation in Smyrna. This is the only one of two churches that Jesus only commends and does not call to repentance. In this church, the Christians are being persecuted, and some are thrown in prison. This broadcast helps us, as believers, to know that severe persecution is taking place throughout the world among our brothers and sisters. We cannot remain passive. Instead, we have a biblical responsibility to remember the suffering of our brethren in the faith throughout the world. How do we do that? Pray, pray, pray! The book of Hebrews chapter 3 verse 3 reminds us: “Remember the prisoners, as though in prison with them, and those who are ill-treated, since you also are in the body.“