Revelation 2:8-11: Smyrna, The Suffering Church (The Seven Churches) 

  1. Does this message to the church in Smyrna sound very encouraging to you? Why or why not?

  1. In what ways are Christians today drawn to a strategic alliance with government? What are the dangers?

  1. Does the persecuted church in other parts of the world occupy much of your attention? Why?

  1. Why do people see death as such a negative thing?