Smyrna was a wealthy and beautiful city that had been faithful to Rome.  While the city was rich, the church at Smyrna was poor, having experienced financial persecution after being kicked out of the marketplace by the Roman government for their refusal to worship Caesar.  Suffering has now surrounded God’s church, and the Christians at this early church in Smyrna was no exception.  They faced a smorgasbord of suffering, including poverty, slander, imprisonment, and death. Jesus had a response for them and for those of us who suffer today.  We can have peace.  Every Christian will experience victory over trial and trouble. Jesus wrote to commend them on their endurance, but also to encourage and comfort them during a greater persecution that was coming.  They would be called to give up their lives for the sake of the gospel. In this message, we will look at he depths of our love for Jesus, our understanding of His grace, and the value we give Him in our everyday lives.  Are you willing to pay a price to follow Jesus in the light of the price he paid for you on the cross and the promise He gives of eternal life?
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