• Download Video
• Download Audio
• Print
• Email
• Save As PDF

"To the angel of the church at Thyatira"

Text: Revelation 2:18

THYATIRA, THE SMALLEST OF THE SEVEN CITIES

Seven cities were named and each city had a Church. The least significant of the cities was Thyatira. It did not enjoy the prominence the other cities had. This city was famous for its trade guilds. Lydia, a seller of purple was from Thyatira. It was mandatory for all tradespeople to belong to a guild. Guilds had as their patrons, the gods and goddesses of Greece and Rome. The Church did not suffer tribulation as much as the other churches noted in the Book of Revelation.

“And to the angel of the church in Thyatira write,
‘These things says the Son of God,
who has eyes like a flame of fire, and His feet like fine brass:
‘I know your works, love, service, faith, and your patience;
and as for your works, the last are more than the first.””
Revelation 2:18-19

1. The description of the Lord Jesus Christ.

a) He spoke as “The Son of God”.

b) The phrase “Son of God”:

i) This points to His divine nature.

ii) This is a reference to the Deity of the Lord Jesus.

2. He was further described.

a) As having eyes like a flame of fire.

i) His eyes were deep and penetrating.

ii) Nothing could be hidden from the Lord.

b) His feet like fine brass.

i) He is dressed to wade into battle against the church.

ii) Fine brass speaks of highly burnished work done.

3. The evaluation of the Lord concerning the church at Thyatira.

a) It had “works” to speak of.

b) It was also a church that demonstrated “love”.

c) It was a church active in “service”.

d) It was able to demonstrate a genuine faith in the Lord.

e) The brethren in the church were able to demonstrate “patience” (perseverance).

f) Their works had even increased as the years went by.

This evaluation of the Church was strong and affirming!