Message Take Aways:

1. The church at Smyrna was commended for their faithful commitment to Jesus even in this midst of severe persecution—“And I say to you, My friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do. But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear Him who, after He has killed, has power to cast into hell; yes, I say to you, fear Him!” Luke 12:4-5

2. The church at Pergamos was rebuked for its compromise as it married itself to the world in both conduct and doctrine—“You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men.” Matthew 5:13