A. Fear not Smyrna, for I know you  v.8 1. The Lord knows it all 2.The risen Lord understands you B. The Lord knows all the five distresses  v.9-10 1. Poverty 2 Slander 3. Things about to suffer 4.Thrown into prison 5.To the point of death C. Fear not in your distress, satan is limited  v.10 1. “Some of you” : Limited number 2. “Ten days” : Limited time D. The promise in distress: The Crown of Life  v.10-11

verse: Matthew 6:9-13 A. 3 Doxologies: The Destination of the Lord’s Prayer 1. From Earth to Heaven: Children on the Earth comes to the Bosom of the Father 2. Heavenly Mysteries: The Name, Kingdom and Will of the Father 3. From Heaven to Earth: the Father Cares for our Physical, Social and Spiritual Needs 4. On Earth as in Heaven: The Total Manifestation of the Father’s Kingdom, Power and Glory B. 3 Doxologies: Reasons Why our Prayers are Answered 1. The Son’s Business is the Father’s Business 2. The Eternal Kingdom Penetrates our Time and Space 3. The Heavenly Power Renews All Things 4. The Son’s Glory is the […]