I.THE CHARACTER OF THYATIRA CHURCH-v. 19 "I know all the things you do. I have seen your love, your faith, your service, and your patient endurance. And I can see your constant improvement in all these things." Rev 2:19
II. THE SINS OF THYATIRA CHURCH - v. 20-23 「“But I have this complaint against you. You are permitting that woman—that Jezebel who calls herself a prophet—to lead my servants astray. She teaches them to commit sexual sin and to eat food offered to idols. I gave her time to repent, but she does not want to turn away from her immorality.」 Revelation 2:20-21 NLT
「“Therefore, I will throw her on a bed of suffering, and those who commit adultery with her will suffer greatly unless they repent and turn away from her evil deeds. I will strike her children dead. Then all the churches will know that I am the one who searches out the thoughts and intentions of every person. And I will give to each of you whatever you deserve.」 Revelation 2:22-23 NLT
1. Tolerated Jezebel's teaching a. Mislead people to sexual sin b. Mislead people to eating food sacrifice to idols 2. Believers allowed her continous deception 3. Judgment to those who participate with Jezebel a. Bed of suffering b. Strike children dead
III. THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF OVERCOMER AT THAYATIRA CHURCH-v. 24-29 「“But I also have a message for the rest of you in Thyatira who have not followed this false teaching (‘deeper truths,’ as they call them—depths of Satan, actually). I will ask nothing more of you except that you hold tightly to what you have until I come.」 Revelation 2:24-25 NLT
「To all who are victorious, who obey me to the very end, To them I will give authority over all the nations. They will rule the nations with an iron rod and smash them like clay pots. They will have the same authority I received from my Father, and I will also give them the morning star! “Anyone with ears to hear must listen to the Spirit and understand what he is saying to the churches.」 Revelation 2:26-29 NLT
1. Hold on till Jesus come 2. Remain faithful till Jesus come 3. Hold on to Jesus promises a. Victorious life b. Authority over the nations c. The Morning star
CONCLUSION - v.29 「“Anyone with ears to hear must listen to the Spirit and understand what he is saying to the churches.」it says never involve with Jezebel's teaching of sexual immorality and worshipping false gods. Obey the word of Jesus until He comes again.