Revelation 2:13: I know your works, and where you dwell, where Satan’s throne is. And you hold fast to My name, and did not deny My faith even in the days in which Antipas was My faithful martyr, who was killed among you, where Satan dwells.
Jesus and His Word
Like their brothers and sisters in Smyrna, the believers in Pergamos had suffered persecution, and one of their men had died for the faith. In spite of intense suffering, this church had remained true to God. They refused to drop incense on the altar and say, “Caesar is Lord.” The Lord’s description of Himself (“He which hath the sharp sword,” Rev. 2:12) would surely encourage the people. It was more important that the church fear Christ’s sword than the Roman sword. 1
Jesus and His Ways
- Jesus, teach me to test all things according to Your agape love and according to Your absolute truth. – “Test all things; hold fast what is good.”1 Thessalonians 5:21
- Jesus, teach me to love those who hate me, just like You forgave those who crucified You. – “And you will be hated by all for My name’s sake.” Luke 21:17
- Jesus, teach me to love You by contending for the faith that you purchased with Your blood. – “Beloved, while I was very diligent to write to you concerning our common salvation, I found it necessary to write to you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints.” Jude 3
Jesus and His Work
If you are willing to live for Jesus, you will be willing to die for Jesus. – TWEET IT
Jesus and His Promise
Remember the word that I said to you, ‘A servant is not greater than his master.’ If they persecuted Me, they will also persecute you. If they kept My word, they will keep yours also. John 15:20
1. Wiersbe, W. W. (1996). The Bible exposition commentary (Vol. 2, p. 573). Wheaton, IL: Victor Books.