There is a short introduction available for the book of Jude. You can read it here.
The Sin and Doom of Godless Men - Jude 1:1-16
Understand It
- What are "godless" people? (1:4)
- Of what historical events did Jude remind his readers? Why? (1:5-7)
- How do the stories about Israelites, angels, and Sodom and Gomorrah add to Jude’s warning about godless people? (1:8)
Apply It
- How can you keep past events that teach you to live for God at the front of your thinking this week?
A Call to Persevere - Jude 1:17-25
Understand It
- What are "scoffers" like? (1:18-19)
- How can Christians stand against scoffers? (1:20-23)
- How did Jude praise God? (1:24-25)
Apply It
- What do you want to remember the next time you must work with a difficult non-Christian?
There is a short introduction available for the book of Revelation. You can read it here.
Prologue - Revelation 1:1-3
Understand It
- What did God want us to learn from the book of Revelation? (1:1)
- What is promised to those who take the time to study this revelation? (1:3)
- What did John urge his readers to do? Why? (1:3)
Apply It
- What commitment can you make today that will help you get the most out of your study of Revelation?
Greetings and Doxology - Revelation 1:4-8
Understand It
- What is Jesus’ attitude toward Christians? (1:5)
- What is Jesus’ purpose for the church? (1:6)
- What prophecy opens this book? (1:7)
Apply It
- What can you do now to prepare for Jesus’ return?
One Like a Son of Man - Revelation 1:9-20
Understand It
- Why did Jesus comfort and reassure John? How? (1:17-18)
- What did Jesus tell John to do? (1:19)
- How did Jesus interpret the meaning of the seven stars and golden lampstands? (1:20)
Apply It
- In what ways can you remind yourself today of the awesome nature and power of Christ?
To the Church in Ephesus - Revelation 2:1-7
Understand It
- Jesus praised the church at Ephesus for what deeds? (2:2-3)
- How did the church at Ephesus need to change? (2:5)
- What did the church at Ephesus have in its favor? (2:6)
Apply It
- What is one step you can take this week to build the quality of perseverance in your faith?
To the Church in Smyrna - Revelation 2:8-11
Understand It
- What prophetic warning did Christ give to the church in Smyrna? (2:10)
- What challenge did Christ give His audience? (2:10)
- What reward was promised the Christians at Smyrna if they hung on? (2:10)
Apply It
- What steps can you take today to build your courage against persecution?
To the Church in Pergamum - Revelation 2:12-17
Understand It
- For what did Jesus praise the people of the church at Pergamum? (2:13)
- What were the believers at Pergamum doing wrong? (2:14-15)
- What command did Christ give to this church in light of its dangerous direction? (2:16)
Apply It
- In what way can you include repentance in your daily devotions this week?
To the Church in Thyatira - Revelation 2:18-29
Understand It
- What challenge did Christ give to those who resisted Jezebel’s teaching and sinful behavior? (2:24-25)
- What two gifts were promised to "him who overcomes"? (2:26-28)
- In addition to the church at Thyatira, who else was commanded to pay heed to this message? (2:29)
Apply It
- How can you include repentance and renewal in your devotional life this week?
