In this episode of the NorthWoods Church Matters Podcast, we explore Jesus' letter to the church in Smyrna—a church that faced persecution, poverty, and opposition, yet remained faithful. Unlike most of the other seven churches in Revelation, Smyrna received no rebuke from Christ, but they did receive a warning that more suffering was coming.
Join Matt, Bobby, and the gang as they discuss the city of Smyrna, its rich history, trade, and strong ties to emperor worship, why Smyrna faced intense persecution from both the Roman government and the Jewish community, what it means to be "rich" in Christ despite material poverty, and the dangers of wealth and how Christians should view money biblically.
