Smyrna | Vital Signs Series

Revelation 2:8-11 | Week 3 | Pastor Rustin Rossello Unlike the distant, impersonal gods of other religions, Jesus is close. He doesn't just offer hope—He is hope. He suffered and died, so He understands our suffering in a deeply personal way. And because of that, He calls us not to fear hardship but to remain faithful. If you’ve ever wondered whether God cares, this message is for you. Jesus not only knows your story—He’s in it with you. 00:00 – Have you subscribed to Scottsdale Bible Church? 00:08 – SONG // Glorious Day by Passion 04:18 – SONG // Ask Seek Pray by River Valley Worship 10:12 – SBC Sunday Spotlight Announcements 14:54 – Scripture Reading – Revelation 2:8-11 15:55 – SONG // It is Well by Austin Stone 20:50 – The sermon message "Smyrna" from Pastor Rustin Rossello 26:11 – (ESV) Revelation 2: 8 “And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write: ‘The words of the first and the last, who died and came to life.’” 27:45 – (ESV) Revelation 2: 9-10 “’I know your tribulation and your poverty (but you are rich) and the slander of those who say that they are Jews and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan. 10 Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and for ten days you will have tribulation. Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.’” 28:41 – Timeline image:    • Запись   32:46 – (ESV) Revelation 2: 9b-10 ‘…the slander of those who say that they are Jews and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan. 10 Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and for ten days you will have tribulation. Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.’ 33:46 – “Satan’s supreme object is to hurt Christ and Christ’s cause. You personally are of no interest to him. It is only as you relate to Christ that you assume significance in the enemy’s eyes.” – John White 34:40 – (ESV) Ephesians 6: 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. 38:14 – (ESV) Revelation 2: 1 “To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: ‘The words of Him who holds the seven stars in His right hand, who walks among the seven golden lampstands.’” 39:45 – (ESV) Hebrews 4: 15-16 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. 16 Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. 41:20 – Hinduism: Oneness | Multiple Deities, Idols 41:59 – New Age: Self | Higher Consciousness Through Thoughts / Actions 42:38 – Buddhism: Nothing | Attaining Enlightenment 43:10 – Islam: Allah | Judgement Based on Service 44:43 – Atheism: Nonexistent | Finite Life on Earth 48:38 – (ESV) Revelation 1: 12-13 Then I turned to see the voice that was speaking to me, and on turning I saw seven golden lampstands, 13 and in the midst of the lampstands one like a son of man, clothed with a long robe and with a golden sash around His chest. 49:08 – The Seven Churches Image:    • Запись   59:50 – Closing prayer and we encourage you to gather a cracker or bread and something to drink to join us in taking communion together 1:00:50 – SONG // He Will Hold Me Fast by Shane and Shane 1:04:41 – Communion 1:06:00 – REPRISE // He Will Hold Me Fast 1:06:45 – Final reminders from Scottsdale Bible Church 👍 Like, Subscribe, and leave an encouraging comment (1 Thessalonians 5;11). Subscribe to help us hit 10k! 🚀❤️ For more videos from SBC Online – httpa://   / @scottsdalebiblechurchaz   Find us at - https://scottsdalebible.com Get connected – http://connectsbc.com 📸 Instagram -   / scottsdalebible   Facebook -   / scottsdalebible   Subscribe:    / @scottsdalebiblechurchaz   Join the SBC Online Facebook Group! -   / scottsdalebibleonline   Used by Permission. CCLI License Number: 91290 #Revelation2 #SmyrnaChurch #PersecutedChurch