Day 5: Read Revelation 3:1-3, Ephesians 2:1, John 6:63, Romans 8:11, 2 Corinthians 3:6 (Note: Sardis was about 50 miles east of Ephesus. Situated at the junction of five main roads, Sardis was a center for trade and was most known for its production of woolen garments, thus it was economically strong. Because Sardis sat on an inaccessible plateau, it was used as a great military fortress. The worship of Artemis was prevalent and the Christian church was in decline.) 16. What indictment did Jesus make of the Church at Sardis in verse 1? 17. Using Ephesians 2:1 to help you answer, what does it mean to be spiritually? “dead” 18. Using the following cross references, why would the Church at Sardis desperately need the work of the Holy Spirit? John 6:63 – Romans 8:11 – 2 Corinthians 3:6 – 19. What exhortation (command) does Jesus offer the Church at Sardis in verses 2 and 3? 20. Thought Question: What do you believe Jesus meant when he said in verse 3, “Remember, therefore, what you have received and heard; hold it fast and repent.” In other words, what had they received and heard and been told to obey or hold fast? 21. Personal Question: What is something God wants you hold fast to” or obey? Why? “to Day 6: Read Revelation 3:4-6, Matthew 7:14, Matthew 22:14, 1 Peter 3:20 22. Using the following cross references, explain the significance of Jesus’ reference in verse 4 to a people.” What biblical principle is expressed in these verses: “few Matthew 7:14 – Matthew 22:14 – 1 Peter 3:20 –
Day 5: Read Revelation 3:1-3, Ephesians 2:1, John 6:63, Romans 8:11, 2 Corinthians 3:6 (Note: Sardis was about 50 miles east of Ephesus. Situated at the junction of five main roads, Sardis was a center for trade and was most known for its production of woolen garments, thus it was economically strong. Because Sardis sat on an inaccessible plateau, it was used as a great military fortress. The worship of Artemis was prevalent and the Christian church was in decline.) 16. What indictment did Jesus make of the Church at Sardis in verse 1? 17. Using Ephesians 2:1 to help you answer, what does it mean to be “dead” spiritually? 18. Using the following cross references, why would the Church at Sardis desperately need the work of the Holy Spirit? John 6:63 – Romans 8:11 – 2 Corinthians 3:6 – 19. What exhortation (command) does Jesus offer the Church at Sardis in verses 2 and 3? 20. Thought Question: What do you believe Jesus meant when he said in verse 3, “Remember, therefore, what you have received and heard; hold it fast and repent.” In other words, what had they received and heard and been told to obey or hold fast? 21. Personal Question: What is something God wants you “to hold fast to” or obey? Why? Day 6: Read Revelation 3:4-6, Matthew 7:14, Matthew 22:14, 1 Peter 3:20 22. Using the following cross references, explain the significance of Jesus’ reference in verse 4 to a “few people.” What biblical principle is expressed in these verses: Matthew 7:14 – Matthew 22:14 – 1 Peter 3:20 –
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