The Book of RevelationChrist’s Letter to the

Church of SmyrnaRevelation 2: 8 – 11

Parts of the Letter• The church• The correspondent• The commendation• The concern• The command• The counsel• A promise

Revelation 2: 8

And all from Sheba will come, bearing gold and incense and proclaiming

the praise of the Lord.(Isaiah 60: 6b)

Revelation 2: 9

Matthew 19: 27 – 30

Hebrews 10: 32 – 34

Romans 2: 28 – 29

Revelation 2: 10a

Revelation 2: 10b

Revelation 2: 11

Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul.

Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both

soul and body in hell. (Matthew 10: 28)