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Revelation 2:8–11

The church in Smyrna was afflicted and poor. Its members were slandered, persecuted, and harmed—yet Jesus deemed them rich!

Pastor Chuck Swindoll explains why Jesus commended the believers described in Revelation 2:8–11. Despite the crushing pressure they faced, the church in Smyrna knew its future was glorious.

Understand how our own trials can help remove the impurities in our lives. Gain encouragement from the example of first-century believers and bask in the promise of a future with the King!

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Revelation 9:1–12

In a frightening vision, the apostle John sees hell itself unleashed upon the earth in a locust-like swarm of demonic activity, carrying out the devastating consequences of sin’s rule.

Pastor Chuck Swindoll illuminates Revelation 9:1–12, providing important points about demons: they are real and committed to our destruction, but they have limitations, and they must bow to our sovereign Lord, Jesus Christ.

Don’t underestimate our enemy, but don’t overestimate him either. Understand God’s ultimate rule even amid the darkness.

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Selections from Revelation 18; 19:1–10

Deep down, everyone longs to worship something or someone—even if the person or thing is unworthy!

After seeing so much evil and disarray, the apostle John’s end-times vision shifts. In a moment, the stronghold of Satan is defeated and the deceptive spirit who seduced the world falls.

Pastor Chuck Swindoll reviews Revelation 18 and Revelation 19:1–10, when darkness finally meets its demise. Culminating in a wedding feast of the Lamb, heavenly joy and celebration take the place of earthly sin and suffering.

Let hope and joy rise as you meditate on the eternal blessings promised to those who belong to Jesus!

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Revelation 2:12–17

Early Christians in the church in Pergamum were surrounded by a culture so dark, the city is described in Revelation 2:13 as “Satan’s city.” Jesus recognized the believers’ courage in the face of evil but pointed out that some of them had begun to compromise.

Pastor Chuck Swindoll relates how the slippery slope the ancient church found itself on isn’t that different from today’s church.

Explore three truths about compromise and remember Christ’s promise to those who have fallen and desire to return to Him.

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Revelation 9:13–21

Humanity’s plight gets bleaker as John’s revelatory vision continues with one-third of people on earth wiped out by demonic destruction.

Pastor Chuck Swindoll explains the apocalyptic events in Revelation 9:13–21 and explores why those remaining still refuse to repent.

Learn valuable lessons on human depravity and supernatural activity from these future events. You’ll discover how the end times are connected to the broader story of redemption and will feel compelled to proclaim the ultimate hope Jesus Christ offers!

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