The Letter to Pergamum

Revelation 2:12-17

Sermon Notes:

1) The Faithfulness We Speak Must Be Matched by the Faithfulness We Do

2) The Faithful Endurance of the Church in Pergamum

3) The Trouble of Compromise in Christian Living

Reflection questions:

1. When does our contemporary life demand of us to confess publicly our faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior?

2. How often are we prompted to do something by other people, the radio, social media, TV, or advertising? How often are those things a “manner of life worthy of the gospel of Christ?” (Philippians 1:27)

3. Do we examine these suggested actions, after the example of the Christians in Berea? (Acts 17:11)

The Letter to Smyrna

Revelation 2:8-11

Sermon Notes:

Suffering is Standard:

1) The Background

2) The Cause

3) Their Expectations

4) Our Implications

Reflection Questions:

1) What areas of life are most tempting to have guaranteed peace with the world? Politics, culture, school friends, co-workers, classmates, teammates, children, spouse…?

2) How might the contemporary church be failing or succeeding in hearing and keeping the words written to Smyrna?

3) What parts of being a disciple of Christ might need the most support and encouragement in order to be able to be faithful and keep the words of our Lord?