SUBTLE SEDUCTIONSRevelation 2:18-28Pastor Alan DionsonFebruary 2, 2025
Introduction
Survey of the last four churches...
A. THE COMMENDATION OF THYATIRA
1. Commended for their character (v. 19)
2. Commended for their service (v. 19)
B. THE CONDEMNATION OF THYATIRA
1. The New Testament Jezebel (vv. 20-23)
2. The Old Testament Jezebel (1 Kings 16-21)
3. Today's Jezebel: How it manifests...
• It uses control and manipulation.
• It causes fear and guilt.
• It is a master of compromise.
• It craves the spotlight.
• It takes advantage when leadership is weak.
• It despises authority.
• It operates in both men and women and different generations.
C. THE CALL FOR THYATIRA
1. Resist the Jezebel spirit (vv. 24-25)
2. Rule under the authority of Christ (vv. 26-28)
Conclusion
Jesus calls us to humility before authority.
