Revelation (Adults)

Chapter 2

Lesson written by David Riggs and Murray Wade

Read this chapter and answer the questions below.

SOME BACKGROUND INFORMATION

The short epistles to the seven churches of Asia (chapters 2 and 3) reveal the good and bad conditions of each church. No doubt the Lord wanted these revealed because they are general conditions that would be found in churches in all generations. Hence, a close study of the letters will reveal the strong and weak points of any church and will show how it stands in relation to Christ. Application of the principles is necessary for all churches of all time.

REVELATION DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR REVELATION 2

1. Does Jesus tell each church "I know your works" and does He offer the saints in each church a reward if they overcome?

2. What has Ephesus left and what does this mean?

3. What does "will remove your lampstand from its place" mean?

4. Explain the condition of the church in Smyrna from verse 9.

5. Explain the expressions, "the synagogue (congregation) of Satan" and "Satan's throne."

6. Who were Balaam and Balak and what did they do? 

7. Using Bible helps, please describe the “doctrine and deeds of the Nicolaitans” (verses 6 and 15).

8. What does it mean in verse 20 when it says “allow (or tolerate) that woman”? Have we had men in our country pervert the gospel for their own physical pleasures (read 2 Peter 2:12-22)?

9. What was told would happen to Jezebel and those who committed adultery with her?

10. List what the four churches of Revelation chapter 2 are promised if they “overcome”.