What if material prosperity does not always lead to spiritual prosperity? What if material affluence can result in spiritual indifference?
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The city of Philadelphia (Turkey, not Pennsylvania) was considered the gateway to the whole central plateau of Asia Minor. Jesus used this strategic point of geography to give the church there this spiritual challenge: “I have placed before you an open door.”
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Thyatira was the smallest of the 7 cities named in Revelation 2-3, but its church received the longest letter. Perhaps because they faced far more serious challenges.
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Jesus begins His message to the Church at Pergamum by saying this: “I know where you live, where Satan has his throne.”
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Jesus introduces Himself to the Church at Smyrna as “the First and Last, the one who died and came to life again. I know your afflictions and your poverty.”
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The Lord begins His message for this flagship church by affirming them for three things.
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At the beginning of the book of Revelation, we find the Apostle John living on the rocky island of Patmos, located 40 miles from the coast of modern-day Turkey.
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