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1. How is Jesus portrayed to the church in Pergamum (12)? In what sense is their upkeep of faith in Jesus remarkable? (13) 2. What false teachings influenced their church (14-15; Nu 25:1-3)? How does Jesus urge and warn them (16)? What is the reward for those who overcome (17)? 3. How is Jesus’ portrayal related to the problem of the church in Thyatira (18-23)? How did Jesus commend them (19)? Why was tolerating Jezebel a serious matter? 4. How did Jesus encourage those who did not tolerate her teaching (24-25)? What specific reward does Jesus give to the overcomers (26-29)? 5. How are the problems of the two churches similar? Why is this relevant to our times? How should we deal with false teachings, specifically regarding sexual immorality?

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