One out of every seven Christians around the globe today suffers intense persecution. It is as Paul warned Timothy: “In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted” (2 Timothy 3:12). Given the trials that are sure to come, how can we walk boldly in our Christian faith? Guiding you through in this 8-part series, Dr. Michael Youssef examines Jesus’ call to all believers through His letters to seven first-century churches to reclaim our first love. With our eyes set on Christ, we’ll be strengthened to follow Him faithfully today and forever.

In Began to Drift, Dr. Michael Youssef issues a solemn warning from Revelation 2 to the church in Pergamum—a city overtaken by idolatry and sexual immorality. While some believers held fast to the Truth, others compromised under the weight of cultural pressure, tolerating sin in the name of acceptance. But Jesus, the glorified Judge, does not wink at sin. He calls His Church to repentance—not rationalization. With bold authority, Dr. Youssef exposes the deception of “hyper-grace” and reminds believers that Christ will not allow falsehood to defile His Bride. As persecution intensifies, now is the time to stand, speak Truth, and repent—before His judgment falls.