The Churches of Smyrna And Pergamum

Bible Classes

Casey Rupp
09/15/21 - Wednesday Bible Study

Series: New Testament Churches

Part 1, Smyrna

Bible References: Revelation 2:8-11

Thought Questions:

1. How do you think the culture in Smyrna might have had an influence on the church?
- a. In what ways do you think culture has changed the church in the past 2000 years?
- b. Culturally speaking only, is the church here at Laurel Canyon different than say the church over on West Broad or Watkins Road or in Logan Ohio?
2. How could the Christians in Smyrna be rich, and poor, at the same time?
- a. Would you consider the Church at Laurel Canyon to be monetarily wealthy?
- b. In what ways have you seen Christians be generous with their money?
3. What were two persecuting powers they had to deal with in Smyrna?
- a. Can we suffer persecution here?
4. What encouragement is there today for the Christian struggling financially or feeling overcome by various tribulations?

Part 2: Pergamum

Bible Reference: Revelation 2:12-17

Thought Questions:

5. In what way might the culture in Pergamum have affected the church there?
- a. In what ways has the access to information been a good thing and a bad thing for us today?
6. What positive things did the Lord point out about these churches?
7. What were the two main problems in the church at Pergamum?
8. How shall the church deal with tolerance, compromise, and apathy?