The Faithful Church (Revelation 3:7-13)

Dear Church / The Faithful Church

August 13, 2023

Revelation 3:7-13

Study Questions

1. What word(s) would you use to describe ‘church’? Define, in your own words, what makes up a healthy church? Why? See also: Acts 2:41-47.

2. Read Revelation 3:7-8. Describe the attributes given the Lord Jesus. What is their significance? How do these attributes impact your trust in Him?

3. Read Revelation 3:8-9. How did the Lord Jesus express His relationship with the church in Philadelphia? What did they do that honored the Lord Jesus?

4. Read Revelation 3:10-11. What is the ‘hour of testing’? What did the Lord Jesus promise His church? How is this comforting to you? See also: 2 Timothy 4:8; 2 Peter 3:3-4,10; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18;5:1-11; Luke 21:36.

5. According to Revelation 3:12-13, what promise(s) does the Lord Jesus make to His church? Why? What hope do you find in these promises?

6. From this study, describe what you think a healthy member looked like in the church in Philadelphia? How are these qualities evident in your participation in your church? What areas/issues do you need to surrender over to the Lord Jesus in order to be a healthy and faithful member of His church?