A Survey of Revelation: The Church at Sardis
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A Survey of Revelation: The Church at Sardis

“See to it, brothers and sisters, that none of you has a sinful, unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God. But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called ‘Today,’ so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness.” Hebrews 3:12-13 NIV Welcome to SARDIS Known for its woolen, textile, and…

A Survey of Revelation: The Church at Thyatira
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A Survey of Revelation: The Church at Thyatira

Welcome to Thyatira. Situated thirty-five miles east of Pergamum, it was known for its wool and textile industries, whose trade guilds also doubled as social and religious clubs. Thyatira also means a perfume, a sacrifice of labor. Why did Jesus appear to this church with fiery eyes and burnished feet? Bronze is a symbol of judgment….

A Survey of Revelation: The Church at Pergamum
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A Survey of Revelation: The Church at Pergamum

“For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.” Hebrews 4:12 NIV Today we arrive in ancient Pergamum. Have you heard of it? An island city, it was located about sixty-five miles north of…