The BEMA Podcast 179: Revelation — Waking Up in Sardis
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Jul 30, 2020 Marty Solomon and Brent Billings explore the history and significance of the ancient city of Sardis, drawing connections to the message in the letter to the church. They discuss catastrophic events in Revelation, legends, invasions, and the call for the church in Sardis to awaken, repent, and strengthen what remains amidst chaos and deception.
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Text in Context
- John's apocalyptic literature applies Hebrew scripture to the Greco-Roman world.
- He connects the text of the Tanakh to the context of Asia Minor.
Sardis and Death
- Sardis, uniquely built around two mountains, had an Acropolis and a Necropolis.
- The Necropolis, or "city of the dead", reflects Sardis' fascination with death.
Earthquakes and Revelation
- Frequent earthquakes, especially one in 60 AD, devastated Sardis, shaping Revelation's imagery.
- The earthquake's impact on Sardis would have resonated deeply with John's audience.