A Message for Thyatira
Jesus knows that they're doing good works. But not so fast…They are also wrapped up with this Jezebel woman . Here is the similarity between Jezebel, queen of Ahab, and Jezebel of Thyatira: both led the people of God in accommodating pagan influences resulting in syncretistic practices (combination of different forms of belief or practice) and sexual immorality. She's been telling them that it's fine to sacrifice to Roman gods (again, it is not). Jesus has tried to get Jezebel to repent, but it's no use. Soon, she and the people she's sleeping with are going to be in a world of hurt. Even her children are going to be struck dead because of her adultery and idolatry. Not everyone is following this woman, though, and that's good. The people that do listen to Jesus will receive two lovely parting gifts—authority over every nation and the morning star.
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