Inductive/interactive questions for the study of Revelation 3:7-13 which is the letter written by John on behalf of Jesus to the church in Philadelphia.
1. CHURCH OF THE WEAK BUT FAITHFUL
Revelation 3:7-13
Opening Question
Under what circumstances did you feel the weakest in your life?
Read Verses 7-8
What do we learn about Jesus in verse 7? Explain what He says.
What good things does Jesus say about the church in Philadelphia? How should we apply these
things to ourselves today?
Read Verses 9-10
Who is Jesus referring to when He says “synagogue of Satan” and what is He going to do to them
and why?
What is the “hour of trial” that Jesus is going to keep them from and why? What is Jesus trying to
encourage us to do through what He said here?
Read Verses 11-13
Being that is has been two thousand years since Jesus said this, what does Jesus mean that He is
coming quickly?
What does it mean to “hold onto what you have”? What does the crown represent? How can
someone take your crown?
How does one “overcome”? What will Jesus do to those who overcome? Explain.
Do you have any other observations or thoughts on these verses?