Lower Elem
Jesus helps us to _ _ _ _ _ Him when we suffer.
Trust
There were 2 false teachings some people in the church in Pergamum believed. Name one of them (or both)
Balaam
Nicolaitans
Name 1 way the churches of Ephesus and Smyrna experienced suffering?
Ephesus was opposed by false teaching, wicked people, and practices
Hypocrites
Hardships
Afflictions, Poverty, Slander, Persecution
How is Jesus's omniscience revealed in these letters?Fill in the blanks:
Jesus knew all about the _________the churches faced, the _________condition of their hearts, and what would come in the ________.
troubles
spiritual
future
What is the Main Truth for Lesson 5?
"Jesus calls sinners to repent and live for Him."
Believers in Pergamum lived in a city where Satan tried to rule. What did the people in the church do well?
a. Remained true to Jesus's name
b. They shouted at Satan.
c. They did not reonounce their faith.
a and b
How did Jesus describe Himself in Rev. 2:18 ?
Fill in the blank:
"These are the words of the ____ __ ____, whose
eyes are like _____ _____ and whose feet are like
___________ ________.
Son of God
blazing fire
burnished bronze
Name 1 way the churches of Ephesus and Smyrna experienced suffering?
Ephesus was opposed by false teaching, wicked people, and practices
Hypocrites
Hardships
Afflictions, Poverty, Slander, Persecution
What weapon did Jesus plan to use to fight against the false teaching that had led some of God's people to sin?
The sword of His mouth
God's Word
What is the Attribute of God for Lesson 5?
Guide
What did Jesus tell the church in Thyatira to do?
Hold on to ____ ____ ____ ____ until I ____..
what
you
have
come
Jesus said the believers in Thyatira had done 4 things well.
Name one of them (or more)
Good deeds
Showed love, faith and perseverance as they served others
They were doing more than they had done at first
How did Balaam's teaching lead some of God's people to sin?
a. It encouraged sexual ________
and _____ worship
immorality
idol
What sins did the churches of Pergamum and Thyatira have in common?
a. Tolerated sexual immorality
b. Ate food sacrificed to idols
c. Allowed false teaching
d. Ate too much food at banquets.
All except d
What are the 5 churches we have studied?
What are the last two for Lesson 6?
Ephesus Philadelphia
Smyrna Laodicea
Pergamum
Thyatira
Sardis
Believers in Sardis had a reputation for being alive, but what did Jesus say?
You are _____.
dead
What words were used to describe the faith of believers in Sardis?
a. You are confused
b. You have a reputation of being alive
c. You are dead
You have a reputation of being alive
You are dead
Jesus told those in Pergamum who were following Balaam's teaching (and the false teaching of the Nicolaitans) to _________.
Repent
What is the significance of the clean, white clothes in Rev. 3: 4-5? "Yet you have a few people in Sardis who have not soiled their clothes. They will walk with Me, dressed in white, for they are worthy. The one who is victorious will, like them, be dressed in white. I will never blot out the name of that person from the book of life, but will acknowledge that name before my Father and His angels."
"The clean white clothes refer to the robe of righteousness Jesus provided to believers through His death on the cross. It replaces the garment corrupted by sinful flesh."
What command did Jesus give the people in the Pergamum church?
To ___________.
Repent
What did Jesus tell the believers in Sardis they needed to do to "wake up"?
a. Remember what they had received and heard
b. Hold fast to the truth
c. Repent of sin
d. Strengthen what remaind of their faith.
All
What rewards did Jesus promise the victorious?
Name 2 or more
Hidde manna
A white stone
A new name
Lesson 5 Main Truth:
Jesus calls ___________ to repent and ______ for _______.
sinners
live
Him