Revelations 3 (Churches)

Question 1

EPHESUS - Rev. 2:1-7

Answer 1

• Unofficial capital of Roman province of Asia, Culture of harbor and trade route Diana (Artemis), Imperial cult, magic, Judaism and Christianity.
  
  • Strengths
    
    • They haven’t grow weary in doing good.
    • Don’t tolerate evil.
    • Test those who call themselves apostles.
    • Hate the deeds of the Nicolatians.
  • Weakness
    
    • They left their first love.
  • Judgment
    
    • They church will disappear if you don’t address your problems.
  • Promise
    
    • You will eat from the three of life.

Question 2

SMYRNA - Rev. 2:8-11

Answer 2

• Center of the emperor worship, Polycarp, Christians imprisoned, put to death, economic sanctions, John calls Jews the synagogue of Satan.
  
  • Strength
    
    • In the mist of your tribulation and poverty you are very rich.
  • Weakness
    
    • No weakness identified.
  • Judgement
    
    • “Don’t fear what you are about to suffer.”
  • Promise
    
    • You won’t go through the second death. (They can take your live here but they cannot take your eternal life.)

Question 3

PERGAMUN - Rev. 2:12-17

Answer 3

• Strength
  - Hold fast his name.
  - Do not deny my faith.
  
  • Weakness
    
    • Allowed teachings of Baal.
    • Sexual immorality.
  • Judgement
    
    • He is going to make war with them.
  • Promise
    
    • Hidden mana
    • White stone
    • New name

Question 4

THYATIRE - Rev. 2:18-29

Answer 4

• Trade guild associations, each had own god/gods, Apollo.
  
  • Strength
    
    • Works, love, faith, service, patience, endurance.
  • Weakness
    
    • Leadership compromise, Worshiping Baal, tolerated woman Jezebel.
  • Judgement
    
    • Involved with demons - water to deal with that.
  • Promise
    
    • Power.

Question 5

SARDIS - Rev. 3:1-6

Answer 5

• Capital of Lydian kingdom, safety of hill, on trade route, famous for gold and water springs, religiously diverse,earthquake, rebuilt but lost prestige.
  
  • Strength
    -
  • Weakness
    
    • Because you were alive spiritually, you think you are still alive.
    • He has found their deeds not completed.
  • Judgement
    
    • God will come like a thief, when we don’t expect it.
  • Promise
    
    • White garments
    • Won´t erase your name from the book of life.

Question 6

PHILADELPHIA - Rev. 3:7-13

Answer 6

• Earthquake devastated, rebuilt, honored Caesars
  
  • Strength
    
    • Faithful.
    • Stuck to God.
  • Weakness
    
    • No weakness addressed.
  • Judgement
    
    • No weakness , no judgement.
  • Promise
    
    • Be a pillar in the temple of God.
    • New name.
    • New Jerusalem.

Question 7

LAODICEA - Rev. 3.14-22

Answer 7

• Junction of 2 trade routes, banking center, black wool for garments, school of medicine, famous fr eye salve, prone to earthquake, no water supply.
  
  • Strength
    
    • No strength
  • Weakness
    
    • They are Lukewarm
  • Judgement
    
    • Vomit you out of my mouth
  • Promise
    
    • I still love you, so I will reprove you.