Revelation (Adults)

Chapter 3

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.

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR REVELATION 3

1. What was wrong with the church at Sardis?

2. What do churches today, which have the same condition as Sardis, need to do?

3. Did Sardis have any who were still faithful?

4. What did Jesus mean when he said to the church at Philadelphia, "I have set before you an open door, and no one can shut it"?

5. Is the reference to the “synagogue of Satan” in verse 9 the same as the one in chapter 2 verse 9? Why or why not?

6. What is the "new Jerusalem" and what are some other terms used to describe this place in the Bible?

7. Does the expression, "the beginning of the creation of God" (verse 14) mean that Jesus was the first person God created?

8. What is the problem with the church of the Laodiceans?

9. What was the church at Laodicea counseled to buy from the Lord?

10. From verses 1, 7, and 14, please make a list of names that of who Jesus describes Himself.