As a city, Smyrna had metaphorically once been dead, but now had sprung back to life. It was a proudly pagan city, intensely loyal to Rome and Rome’s gods. The Church suffered real tribulation for remaining faithful to Jesus. Jesus, who had literally once died, but now is truly alive, speaks to His suffering people to encourage them. Their faith in Him even unto physical death is unquestionably worthwhile, since in Jesus they are absolutely immune from humanity’s real enemy, the second death.
The following aspects of a worship service are included as a suggested guide to worshipping as a household for Sunday 15th November, 2020
Consider What do we not need to fear?
Pray Praise and confession in light of Isaiah 44:6-8
Sing along On Christ The Solid Rock I Stand
Read Daniel 1:1-16
Pray for each other | our church | our nation |our world
using the above reading for (reflecting on, why do people hate Jesus?)
Sing along By Faith
Read Revelation 1:9-20 & Revelation 2:8-11
Watch Christopher Dean’s talk on Revelation 2:8-11
Listen to the sermon Audio
Pray in response: With God’s help what must we now do or not do?
Sing Along We Belong To The Day
Read Revelation 1:5-6
Steve Messer Wisdom/Job talks (6 of 10) now available
Steve has graciously agreed to re-work his Job series for us.
Given his own personal difficult circumstances this is a book that he has thought about deeply and we look forward to his presentation of the wisdom to be found in that book as we consider our own circumstances.
There will be a series of 10 talks and they will be available on our website. Click on the Owls to jump to the Job web page where they can all be found.
