Unit 5 ( Revelation)

Question 1

Author:

Answer 1

John the apostle

Question 2

Date written

Answer 2

65 or 95 AD

Question 3

Why are the times relevant?

Answer 3

It was during the time that the Christians were being persecuted

Question 4

Setting

Answer 4

Patmos island

Question 5

Political setting

Answer 5

Roman Empire ( under Nero or domitains)

Question 6

Main message

Answer 6

Stay faithful

Question 7

Written to( specifically)

Answer 7

The 7 churches

Question 8

Written to( general)

Answer 8

The bride (us)

Question 9

Who is the battle between?

Answer 9

God/ Jesus vs. Satan/ evil allies

Question 10

Who gets in the way of the battle?

Answer 10

The bride

Question 11

How does the bride get in the way of the battle?

Answer 11

1. Persecution
2. Deception
3. Materialism (Material/ Cultural affluences)

Question 12

What is repeated through the the book?

Answer 12

Worship to the Lamb

Question 13

What is the main focus in the book?

Answer 13

The Lamb

Question 14

What is the conclusion of the battle?

Answer 14

A new Jerusalem

Question 15

What are some characteristics of this conclusion?

Answer 15

1. Shining bright, clear as crystal
2. God lives among us, He is the temple
3. No pain, death, sorrow, crying
4. No tears
5. Elders and everyone will worship
6. no sun or moon
7. Open gates, not evil will be allowed in
8. No more sea

Question 16

Ephesus letter

Answer 16

Known for: local capital, temple of Artemis. Had a sacred tree of protection
Message: “you didn’t love me like your did at first”
Promise: tree of life for those who repent and conquer

Question 17

Letter for Smyrna

Answer 17

City: found by Alexander the Great, Amazing architecture, dangerous place for Christians because it was the centre for Caesar worship
Message: “ stay faithful. Don’t loose heart even when facing death”
Promise: not to fear the 2nd death. Receive the crown of life.

Question 18

Letter from Pergamum

Answer 18

City: centre of pagan worship, 3 temples of emperor worship, used black stone marble white stone.
Message: “ I have a few reminders for you…don’t compromise”
Promise: receive a secret name showing your relationship with Jesus

Question 19

Letter for Thyatira

Answer 19

City: wealthy city, known for their colourful dyes. They were tolerated by “Jezebel”
Message: “ hold tightly to what you have”
Promise: morning star

Question 20

Letter for Sardis

Answer 20

City: built on a cliff. They thought that they were safe .
Message: “ you have a reputation for being alive but actually you’re dead.”
Promise: Jesus will not wipe out their names, He will acknowledge their names before God and His angels

Question 21

Letter for Philadelphia

Answer 21

City: built on a plateau, known as the gateway to the east
Message: “ I have opened the door for you and no one can shut it because you have been faithful”
Promise: they will be made pillars in the temple of God

Question 22

Letter for laodicea

Answer 22

City: prosperous city, medical centre, banking/exchanging, industry quality wool. Lack of water supply
Message: “ you are neither hot or cold! I wish you you were either hot or cold! Lukewarm water makes me puke!”
Promise: I’m here at the door. I want to eat with you. I want to share my throne with you!