To the Church in Smyrna

⁸ “To the angel of the church in Smyrna write:

In Revelation 2:8-11, Jesus gives a special message to a church called Smyrna. Smyrna was facing difficult times and Jesus wanted to encourage them. He said that He knows their hard work and the tough things they were going through. Jesus promised that even though they might suffer, they would receive a special crown and eternal life if they stayed faithful. He encouraged them to not be afraid and to keep believing in Him, no matter what happens. Jesus told them that whoever stays strong and keeps their faith will never be hurt by the second death.

It's important to remember to love Jesus with all our hearts. We can show our love for Him by obeying the Great Commandment He gave us in Matthew 12:30-31:

Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ ³¹ The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these.commandments and being kind to others.

Just like the church in Smyrna, we need to stay strong and keep our faith no matter the circumstances.

1. How do you think the church in Smyrna felt when they heard Jesus' message? Why?
2. Have you ever faced a difficult situation where you had to stay strong in your faith? How did you handle it?
3. Why do you think Jesus promises a special crown and eternal life to those who remain faithful?
4. How can we show our faith and love for Jesus even when things are tough?

Jesus, You died upon a cross and rose again to save the lost 

Forgive me now of all my sin
Come be my Savior, Lord, and Friend. 

Change my life and make it new . Help me, Lord, to live for You. 

Thank you Father, thank you Son, thank you Holy Spirit,                            

our God is three in one.  

Change my life and make it new.  Help me, Lord, to live for You.

Amen. 

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