Smyrna
Despite living in a prosperous city, the Christians in Smyrna experienced this because of persecution.
What is extreme poverty?
Balaam is famously remembered as the man who had a conversation with this animal in the book of Numbers.
What is a donkey?
The church was rebuked for tolerating this woman who called herself a prophetess and led people into sin.
Who is Jezebel?
This young shepherd defeated Goliath with a sling and a stone.
Who is David?
Rain or shine, cold or hot, this is John Mark's favorite shoe.
What is a flip flop?
Smyrna was deeply committed to the worship of pagan gods and this Roman figure.
Who is the Roman emperor?
This faithful Christian in Pergamum was killed for his faith.
Who is Antipas?
Before bringing judgment upon Jezebel, Jesus graciously gave her an opportunity to do this.
What is repent?
These three men were thrown into a fiery furnace for refusing to worship King Nebuchadnezzar’s golden image.
Who are Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego?
Elizabeth, who did a fantastic job teaching about Thyatira last week, has often referred to being from this area of heaven.
What is the South Side of the Kingdom?
In Revelation 2:10, Jesus says their coming tribulation would last this many days.
What is ten days?
The teaching of Balaam ultimately was responsible for leading Israel toward these two sins.
What are idolatry and sexual immorality?
Jesus described His eyes as being like this.
What is a flame of fire?
This man received the Ten Commandments from God on Mount Sinai.
Who is Moses?
This person is currently serving as the Chairmen of Deacons.
Who is David Cook?
Jesus begins his warning of suffering to come to the church of Smyrna with this three worded phrase.
What is "Do Not Fear"?
Jesus' rebuke wasnt only because some of the people were living in sin, but it was also because the church was doing this.
What is tolerating/allowing sin to continue?
Jesus says He is the One who searches these two things, showing that nothing is hid from Him.
What is heart and mind?
This judge’s extraordinary strength was connected with his uncut hair.
Who is Samson?
The initials "J.T." of our beloved student pastor stand for this.
What is John Terry?
Jesus did not promise to removed the suffering that was to come for the church at Smyrna. Instead, He gave them this command and promise in Revelation 2:10.
What is "Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life"?
Complete this statement from the lesson: "Obedience is always more _______ than anything this world has to offer."
What is filling?
Jesus praised the Church in Thyatira for these 4 qualities:
What are love, faith, service, and patient endurance? (Need 3 of 4 to get full credit)
This prophet challenged the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel.
John Mark's message this week is coming from this book, chapter, and verses.
What is Acts 13:1-12?