Thyatira – Guided Bible Studies for Hungry Christians

The church in Thyatira

Seven Churches of Revelation Topical Studies June 25, 2015February 17, 2022

Jesus says that he knows the deeds of those in the church in Thyatira. Jesus is aware of the labors of love the believers in Thyatira have shown to God and to their neighbors. Their works included love and faith and service as well as endurance. The last works were greater than their first works.

Introduction of the Seven Churches of Revelation

Seven Churches of Revelation Topical Studies June 23, 2015February 17, 2022

Jesus revealed himself to John and then instructed him to write to the seven churches. Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood, and has made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever.

The seller of purple what it means to us

Culture Topical Studies October 24, 2014March 23, 2022

Lydia was a successful business woman, a seller of purple cloth and a worshiper of the LORD God. She was a leader in her community because her hometown, the city of Thyatira, was famous for its dye works. She dyed wool for kings and was the first convert to Christianity in Europe.

Lydia a Seller of Purple

New Testament Women of Christ October 24, 2014March 23, 2022

Lydia was the only business woman mentioned in the Bible. We do not know much about her business practices. We do know that her hospitality shown to Paul becomes a guideline for all Christian business women of today. She was baptized and received the Holy Spirit and made sure her household also was baptized.