Revelation 2:8-17 | The Persecuted and Compromised Church

Studying Scripture with Pastor David Higa at ccEchoPark · Jun 24, 2026

This morning we will cover Jesus Revelation letters to Smyrna and Pergamos. To Smyrna: I know your works, tribulation, and poverty (but you are rich) [Revelation 2:9] In the world you will have tribulation, Jesus told His disciples this just before He went to the Cross [ref. John 16:33]. He would leave them, but not as orphans; He promised them the Holy Spirit who would guide and strengthen them. But He did not sugar-coat the reality of life in this fallen world. It is [and will continue to be] a life of trial, tribulation, and suffering. Jesus knew their suffering and poverty in the Smyrna…