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Revive Our Hearts: Faithfulness and the Crown of Life--Revelation: Smyrna
Nancy continues her study in Revelation by exploring the letter to the church in Smyrna—one that experienced intense persecution and suffering. She reminds us that in times of trials, it’s not as important to know why as to know Who, and she challenges us to lift our eyes above our circumstances and look to Jesus for comfort and strength.
http://reviveourhearts.com/topics/series.php?series=296&topic_name=Church
7: Polycarp, Bishop of Smyrna (ca. 70 – ca. 155)
In a famous quote from Christian History Institute's in context series, Polycarp, bishop of Smyrna, refuses to deny the Lord Jesus Christ even to save his life, and burns for it.
http://chitorch.org/index.php/in-context/polycarp/
Module 103: Polycarp | Christian History Institute
Christian History Institute's tudy module to accompany the early church text known as The Martyrdom of Polycarp.
http://chitorch.org/index.php/eras/early-church/polycarp/