Exploring Thyatira: A Revelation Journey Through the Seven Churches of Asia

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Embark on a captivating exploration of Thyatira, the least known of the seven churches mentioned in Revelation. Uncover the city's significance, trade guilds, commendations, complaints, and counsel, delving into its historical context and spiritual messages.

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Summer Road Trip The 7 Churches of Asia Revelation 2-3 Thyatira Revelation 2:18-29

The City of Thyatira Located 40 miles SE of Pergamos. Least known, least important of these 7 cities. Water made it an ideal place to dye fabric. Lydia was from Thyatira (Acts 16:14).

Trade Guilds in Thyatira Thyatira was a thriving manufacturing center. Every trade had a guild or union associated with idols. In order to get ahead, one was expected to belong to and participate in such idol worship.

1. Commendation I know your works love service faith patience as for your works, the last are more than the first

2. Complaint you allow that woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophetess, to teach and seduce My servants to commit sexual immorality and eat things sacrifices to idols (v. 20)

2. Complaint you allow that woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophetess, to teach and seduce My servants to commit sexual immorality and eat things sacrifices to idols (v. 20)

3. Counsel

3. Counsel 21. And I gave her time to repent of her sexual immorality, and she did not repent. 22. Indeed I will cast her into a sickbed, and those who commit adultery with her into great tribulation, unless they repent of their deeds. 23. I will kill her children with death, and all the churches shall know that I am He who searches the minds and hearts

3. Counsel Each will receive according to their works (v. 23) Hold fast what they have until Jesus comes (v 25) Overcome and keep His works until the end (v. 26)