New Testament in a Year – Revelation 3

By Ron

December 3, 2024

New Testament, Revelation

To the Church in Sardis - Revelation 3:1-6

Who instructed John to write down this vision? (3:1)
What church was the focus of this letter from Jesus? (3:1)
How did the speaker identify Himself? (3:1)
What did Christ know about the church at Sardis? (3:1)
What was the reputation of the church at Sardis? (3:1)
How did the church’s true nature match its reputation? (3:1)
What did Christ think about the church at Sardis? (3:1-3)
What was wrong with the church at Sardis? (3:2)
What warnings did Christ issue to the church at Sardis? (3:2)
What did Christ urge as the first step to restoration? (3:3)
What consequences were promised to those who refused to wake up? (3:3)
How do we know that not all the Christians in Sardis were "asleep"? (3:4)
What blessings were promised to those who would "overcome"? (3:5)
In addition to the church at Sardis, who else was commanded to pay heed to this message? (3:6)

What can you do today to enhance your reputation in the world and in heaven?
What can you do to improve your acts of Christian devotion (prayer, Bible reading, etc.)?
What temptations that you know you’ll be facing in the coming week do you need to prepare for in advance? How?

Who spoke these words and instructed John to write them down? (3:7)
What church was the focus of this letter from Jesus? (3:7)
How did the speaker in this passage identify Himself? (3:7)
What did Christ say about His power? (3:7)
By what descriptions or names did Jesus call those who claimed to be Jews? (3:9)
What humbling act did Jesus say He would force the enemies of the church of Philadelphia to perform? (3:9)
What worldwide event was predicted by Christ? (3:10)
Why will the world experience an "hour of trial"? (3:10)
What was promised to the church at Philadelphia because of its patient endurance? (3:10)
How did Jesus instruct the believers in Philadelphia to prepare for His coming? (3:11)
What did Jesus promise at the conclusion of this letter? (3:11-12)
How did Jesus challenge us? (3:11-13)
What promises were made to "him who overcomes" in Philadelphia? (3:12)
In addition to the church at Philadelphia, who else was encouraged to heed this message? (3:13)

How can you share what you have learned so far in Revelation with a non-Christian friend who is looking for spiritual answers?
How can you pray this week as a result of your study?
In what areas of your life do you need to turn away from wrong attitudes?
Where can you go for the encouragement you need to keep walking with Christ in a hostile world?

Who spoke these words and told John to write them down? (3:14)
What church was the focus of this letter from Jesus? (3:14)
By what unusual description did Jesus identify Himself? (3:14)
How did Jesus describe the church at Laodicea? (3:15)
What response did Jesus promise to the Laodicean church because of its behavior? (3:16)
In what ways was the Laodicean church deceived? (3:17)
What counsel did "the ruler of God’s creation" give to this church? (3:18)
What did the Laodicean Christians need? Why? (3:18)
What reason did Jesus give for His stern warnings? (3:19)
What invitation was given to individual Christians in Laodicea? (3:20)
What did Christ promise to do if accepted and embraced by the Laodiceans? (3:20)
What promise was made to "him who overcomes" in Laodicea? (3:21)
How did Christ conclude His message to this wayward church? (3:22)

What steps can you take this week to keep from being indifferent to what God wants?
How can you use the Word of God to help clear up your perspective on life?
What possession or portion of money can you use to "buy gold" from Christ? How?
Into what specific areas of your life do you want to invite Christ today?