Today, Craig and LaDonna Smith return to their teaching series on Christ's words to the seven churches in Asia Minor. Their focus today, and in in a few more episodes to come, is the church in Smyrna, found in Revelation 2:8-11. Smyrna is only one of two churches of the seven that received commendation from Christ, and no condemnation from Him. The Smiths walk us all through the highlights of this church, including the fact that they were a persecuted church, which brought praise from the Lord as to how they persevered under pressure. He also noted of them that they were not, in the eyes of the world, wealthy people or a wealthy church. He said "I know your poverty - yet you are rich! What did Jesus mean by that? Well, the Smiths help unpackage what Jesus said, and support it with other biblical passages that share the same sentiment. It's a great launch into the words of Christ to this second of the seven churches included in the Book of Revelation. We at TRM hope you will stay with the Smiths all the way through their important study on eschatology (end times), while focusing on the Book of Revelation as the launching point into all of the Scriptures and it's prophetic teaching to the world. If you are joining us recently, you might want to go back to the very first episode they launched on prophecy. To do so you'd have to go all the way back to the September 17, 2025 episode to begin this journey. Don't worry, you'll have plenty of time to catch up, as this series is a long way from completion. But isn't it interesting stuff? See you next week, dear friend! And, stay tuned!

In this final episode in the Smith's journey back to why they believe, teach, and preach from the literal interpretation of Scripture. This has incredible importance to how they present this extended prophecy series on the Coming of the Lord. It is only when one is committed to the literal interpretation of the Scriptures that you come to an understanding that the Second Coming of Christ begins with a literal rapture (catching away) of the church into the clouds to meet the Lord and all those who have died in Christ and be taken back into heaven. Then a seven year Great Tribulation period follows, where the wrath and judgement of God is poured out on disobedient Israel and all other nations, culminating with Christ's return to earth in His Second Coming, with all the saints assembled in heaven with Him as He fights the final Battle o Armageddon with Satan and all of mankind. The a thousand year time of peace and safety on earth, known as the Millennial Reign of Christ, followed by one small skirmish with Satan, who has been released by God for a brief time, which results in his final banishment to the Lake of Fire, followed by the Great White Throne Judgement of all the unbelievers throughout history and their final judgement and banishment to the same destination Satan was sent to, and then a new eternal state which will last for all eternity, free from the power and presence of evil. Paradise for sure! It's crucial, in Craig and LaDonna Smith's hearts, to make sure newer listeners understand the teaching of the Smiths, which is in alignment with a literal interpretation of the Scriptures. Once completed with this session, the Smiths return to Revelation 2 and pick up with Christ's words to the seven churches in Asia Minor, starting with the second church, found in Smyrna. Much more to come, dear friends, in this extended study in the Book of Revelation and all other supporting passages in both the Old and New Testaments. What a journey we all are on. Craig and LaDonna appreciate your joining them in this incredible road map on things to come! All here on the Indigenous Faith broadcast!

Craig and LaDonna Smith's multi-episode review of the reasons they are committed to the Premillennial, Pretribulation rapture position continues as they present a timely article written by Dr. David Jeremiah title, "The Battle of Armageddon." It is one of the most concise yet thorough overviews of this much misunderstood battle described in the Scriptures and that Hollywood has often times attempted to create movies that can't hold a candle to the clear and compelling description God's Holy Word offers. It's an important part of end time prophetic teaching and serves as the bridge between the Great Tribulation period and the Millennial reign of Christ. In Christ's Second Coming to earth, He assumes the posture of a warring King and defeats, in what seems to be a moment of time, Satan, his Anti-Christ, False Prophet, and the world's all at once, and we as His church are along for the ride! Only the premillennial literal interpretation position has room for the actual defeat and binding of Satan for a thousand year period which reminds Craig and LaDonna that for us as believers in Christ, greater days await us when what is prophesied actually becomes a reality! The literal view also affirms what John the Revelator said in the eight visions he had experienced when he uttered these words, And I saw, and I saw, and I saw, and I saw, and I saw, and I saw, and I saw, and I saw...! No allegory here. John literally saw the things he was to write about and us to read and believe! With a few minutes left on the 30 minute podcast clock, the Smiths close out this episode with their beginning to answer the question, Where is the nation of Israel in end times prophecy, starting with four key words about Israel. The first, and only one they had time to cover today is the word, Land. More great inspiration right here on today's episode of Indigenous Faith!