Jesus said to the Church in Smyrna:

8 “And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write: ‘The words of the first and the last, who died and came to life.

9 “‘I know your tribulation and your poverty (but you are rich)

This letter from Jesus was addressed to the persecuted Church in Smyrna, but it is addressed to all of His people who are persecuted. You will gain insight into this first century church, and the battles they faced with tribulation and with false teachers of Gnosticism.

Polycarp was the pastor of this church, and according to history he was mentored by non other than John the apostle. History tells us that Polycarp confronted the false teachers of Gnosticism head on. You will gain insight into Revelation chapter two, in this episode.