FBFC Men’s Thursday night Bible study

05 November, 1998

May God watch over us as we look to Him for clarity and unity regarding this great Prophesy that He has left for us. May He guide our thoughts, our words and our conversation and may He grace us by allowing His Holy Spirit to be present with us.

Notes:

The letters are written to the seven angels (messengers) of the seven churches to give to the seven churches.

Israel in the wilderness: Ephesus, Smyrna, and Pergamos

Israel in the Promised Land: Thyratira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea

Letters to the seven churches: Answer each question for each church after reading Rev. 2.1-3.22.

The letter to the church at Ephesus (Israel's espousals): (Rev. 2:1-7)

The letter to the church at Smyrna (Israel's testing): (Rev. 2:8-11)

The letter to the church at Pergamos (Israel's failure): (Rev. 2:12-17)

The letter to the church at Thyratira (The day of Isreal's kings): (Rev. 2:18-29)

The letter to the church at Sardis (Israel's removal): (Rev. 3:1-6)

The letter to the church at Philadelphia (The day of Judah's kings): (Rev. 3:7-13)

The letter to the church at Laodicea (Judah's removal): (Rev. 3:14-22)

1. What does the Son of Man reveal of Himself to each church?
2. What is the church doing right?
3. What is the church doing wrong?
4. Where is the church in terms of living according to God's Word?
5. What command does the Lord leave them with?
6. What promise is given in response to heeding the Lord's commandment?