Preview: Christ was very aware of what was going on in the Churches in His time, and while He praised them for what they were doing right, He also had a responsibility to call them out for where they were going astray. It was then, as it is today, a responsibility of Church members to keep each other on track with the Lord’s Word. This is the first part of a two-part lesson on this subject.
Scripture Reading: Revelation 2:1-7.
Memory Verse: Romans 13:10.
1. What great characteristics did the Christians in Ephesus possess? Revelation 2:2-3.
2. What did Christ hold against this Church? Revelation 2:4.
3. How did Christ tell them to correct their condition? Revelation 2:5.
4. What did Christ promise to those who overcame? Revelation 2:7.
5. Did Christ understand the trials of the Church at Smyrna? Revelation 2:9.
6. With what did Christ promise to reward them for their suffering? Revelation 2:10-11 & Matthew 5:10.
7. With what was Jesus pleased in the Church at Pergamos? Revelation 2:12-13.
8. What displeased Him about this Church? Revelation 2:14-15.
9. What warning did Christ give them? Revelation 2:16 & Hebrews 4:12.
10. What did Christ have against the Church at Thyatira? Revelation 2:20-21.
11. What did Christ promise them if they did not repent? Revelation 2:22-23.
12. What was His promise to those who had not fallen? Revelation 2:24-28.
To Be Continued…
Other Lessons* in this series:
Christ’s Message to the Seven Churches: Part 1 of 2
Christ’s Message to the Seven Churches: Part 2 of 2
*Lessons in a series may not necessarily be in the same category.