Jesus addresses the churches at Smyrna and Pergamum. As with all seven churches that John is told to write to we can relate to their hardships, what they get right, and the sin they have as well. Smyrna has been afflicted and are about to suffer more. They are encouraged to remain faithful. Faithful, even to the point of death. Jesus points out those who think they are God’s people because of their outward profession, but are not. He says to Pergamum that they live where Satan has his throne. They are told to be aware of their surroundings, what they listen to, and to repent. Those who overcome will get God’s hidden nourishment!