Rev 2.8-11-Smyrna (19 min) — Craig S. Keener

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Rev 2.8-11-Smyrna (19 min)

Rev 2.8-11-Smyrna (19 min)

Preacher: Craig S. Keener
Tradition: Christian (Unspecified)
Published: Jun 17, 2017
Length: 19:02

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Revelation 2:8–11

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The church in Smyrna was called to be faithful to death. Their example should challenge us to count the cost for the Lord Jesus.

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