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VICTORYTHE REWARD OF THE CONQUERER
A study of Revelation
“Authority over all the Nations…”
Thyatira was the least known and least important church mentioned
The city was home of various trade guilds
The guilds were closely tied to pagan idolatry
“Authority over all the Nations…”
Jesus is here portrayed as having eyes like fire and feet like burnished bronze
An intense penetrating gaze which sees the true nature of its object
Purity and strength; the power to trod over the enemy
“Authority over all the Nations…”
“Jezebel” is most likely figurative, representing an influential woman in the church
Jezebel stands distinct from Balaam in her more direct approach
This woman was likely teaching that idols are nothing and so pagan feast were an acceptable compromise
“Authority over all the Nations…”
The “reward” figures are taken from Psalm 2
The Psalm describes the futility of the kings of earth in standing against the purpose of God
The Psalm serves as an assurance of God’s victory
Through our King we rule victorious!
“Authority over all the Nations…”
The Morning Star is a figure of hope, peace and security
Even in the darkest night we can hope in the morning star
The world which persecutes us places faith in a waning god while we have faith in the one who has yet to even demonstrate His full power
“Clothed in white garments” Sardis was the seat of
commerce
The home of modern money
Known for the love of luxury and pleasure
Sardis was very confident in its own security
“Clothed in white garments” This church had a
good reputation but bad character
There is no mention of persecution here
Perhaps the greater danger is a life of ease
“Clothed in white garments”
Wake up – be vigilant, recognize the situation
Remember –why did you come to Christ?
“Clothed in white garments” White garments – purity
and full advantage in the sacrifice of the lamb
The book of remembrance is a figure intended to instill confidence in the faithful
To confess our name indicates son-ship and inclusion
VICTORYTHE REWARD OF THE CONQUERER
