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BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 6, Day 5: Revelation 3:18-22

by atozmom, posted in BSF Revelation: The Hope 2024/2025

Summary of Revelation 3:18-22

Jesus tells them to buy from him gold refined in the fire, so they can become rich; white clothes to wear, so they can cover their shameful nakedness; and salve to put on their eyes, so they can see. Jesus rebukes and disciplines those he loves. Jesus awaits at the door; all the people have to do is invite him in. Whoever is victorious will have the right to sit with Jesus on his throne.

BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 6, Day 5: Revelation 3:18-22

12a) Spiritual wealth, salvation, holiness, righteousness.

b) Whoever is victorious will have the right to sit with Jesus on his throne. Eternal life.

13) God rebukes those he loves so that they will grow closer to him and be more like him. He disciplines us for our good so that we may share in his holiness.

14a) God disciplines his people with consequences for their actions and decisions so that they can grow closer to him. Pain in childbirth. Pain in toiling the land for food. They may suffer consequences of the law as discipline. They may be shunned as well for their actions.

b) To learn and grow in faith. To be true sons and daughters of God so that we can share in his holiness.

Conclusions BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 6, Day 5: Revelation 3:18-22

We should have a healthy attitude towards discipline in our lives. Otherwise, we wouldn’t grow closer to God. There would be no incentive to do so.

End Notes BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 6, Day 5: Revelation 3:18-22

If the church of Laodicea would turn to Jesus, they would be clothed, they would see, and they would be spiritually rich.

We should want to be disciplined by God. It shows his love for us.

We need to repent and turn from our ways.

Jesus invited the church to knock at his door, dine with him, have a relationship with him, and be in his presence. We must invite Jesus into our lives. He stands waiting to respond to us!

Jesus wants to offer them a renewed spiritual vision.

He wants fellowship with us. The invitation is for all of us!

We must hear Jesus’ call on our lives.

Fun Fact: Jesus reprimands the church of Laodicea the harshest.

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BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 6, Day 4: Revelation 3:14-18

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Summary of Revelation 3:14-18

Jesus tells the church in Laodicea that he knows their deeds and that they are neither cold nor hot (meaning they are not faithful). They are spiritually wretched, pitiful, poor, blind, and naked. Jesus tells them to buy from him gold refined in the fire, so they can become rich; and white clothes to wear, so they can cover their shameful nakedness; and salve to put on their eyes, so they can see.

BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 6, Day 4: Revelation 3:14-18

9) These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the ruler of God’s creation. That Jesus is the Amen, the finality of it all, and the ruler of it all.

10) Jesus tells the church of Laodicea that they are lukewarm and that he wants to spit them out because of this.

11a) The Laodiceans believe they are rich; they have acquired wealth and do not need a thing. But Jesus says they do not realize that they are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind, and naked.

b) You are blind to your need for Jesus and are extremely poor in Spirit. The result is you do not live a life for Him.

c) Staying humble, giving God the glory, always staying in the Word, realizing my blessings, praising him, and praying to him.

Conclusions BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 6, Day 4: Revelation 3:14-18

I love this description of lukewarmness because we often can become complacent in our walk with Jesus. We need to always be hot and on fire for Jesus!

End Notes BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 6, Day 4: Revelation 3:14-18

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Laodicea was a rich Roman city. Of course, pagan worship was dominant, but there were many Jews living there. The church here that Jesus addresses was also addressed by Paul in Colossians 2:1 and 4:16.

Jesus chose the term lukewarm because the water supply that served Laodicea came to them as lukewarm due to the distance it had to travel. Therefore, the people would know exactly what Jesus was saying.

Jesus is the “Amen,” meaning “so it is done.” He is first in all Creation.

The people compromised their faith, so Jesus would spit them out.

Being lukewarm is being useless. You cannot please both God and the world. You must choose.  Being cold would at least drive you to Jesus.

Note here that Jesus addresses the church as the church of the Laodiceans. In the other passages, he refers to them as the town itself. Bible scholars believe Jesus is referring to them as such because they allow the majority to rule them, rather than God.

The church of Laodicea was spiritually poor AND blind to it.

If the church of Laodicea would turn to Jesus, they would be clothed, they would see, and they would be spiritually rich.

Complacency is spiritually crippling.

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BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 6, Day 3: Revelation 3:11-13

by atozmom, posted in BSF Revelation: The Hope 2024/2025

Summary of Revelation 3:11-13

Jesus says he will be coming soon. He will make a pillar in the temple of God. He will write on them the name of my God and the name of the city of my God, the new Jerusalem, and I will also write on them my new name.

BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 6, Day 3: Revelation 3:11-13

7a) Hold on to what you have, so that no one will take your crown. I hold on to God’s promises, His truths, and who He is. I have faith in what is coming. I know my home is not this side of earth.

b) The crown is eternal life and victory over Satan.

8a) The one who is victorious I will make a pillar in the temple of my God. Never again will they leave it. I will write on them the name of my God and the name of the city of my God, the new Jerusalem, which is coming down out of heaven from my God; and I will also write on them my new name. Essentially, the meaning is that Jesus will create a heaven on earth and all those who belong to God will dwell there. Each person will receive a new name and we’ll be marked with that name.

b) That I am forever God’s.

c) Jesus is there to prop me up, to strengthen my faith, and to keep me abiding in him. He also will give me patience as I await his return.

Conclusions BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 6, Day 3: Revelation 3:11-13

I love this idea of the crown. Such a beautiful image that awaits us!

End Notes BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 6, Day 3: Revelation 3:11-13

The church is to hold onto their faith so that their crown may not be taken.

A pillar holds up a building, so the idea is that Jesus will give us the strength to stay strong in Him and have a home in God.

The name of God, new Jerusalem, and Jesus will be our new names that shall mark us for him.

All should hear and be encouraged by these words.

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Friday’s Digest BSF Revelation: The Hope Lesson 5

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW IN BSF REVELATION: THE HOPE LESSON 5

  • Live for Jesus
  • To honor God is to honor His Word
  • The more you confess your sins, the more you’ll love Jesus
  • To Jesus is the glory
  • Jesus is all we need

TAKE AWAY: Jesus is our eternal reward.

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BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 5, Day 4: Revelation 2:24-29

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Summary of Revelation 2:24-29

Jesus speaks to those in Thyatira who hold to his teachings, telling them they will not have any more burdens. Jesus will give authority over the nations to those who does his will.

BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 5, Day 4: Revelation 2:24-29

9) Jesus promises to not impose any more burdens on believers in Thyatira. He tells them to hold to their beliefs until he comes. I simply try to make my decisions through prayer and what I believe God wants me to do. I read my Bible, do Bible study, and try to attend church events as much as possible in order to strengthen my resolve to be more like Jesus.

10a)  Jesus’ will for believers is to give them authority over the nations — that one ‘will rule them with an iron scepter and will dash them to pieces like pottery’. He rewards them with everlasting life and blessings. Jesus is our reward (Revelation 22:16).

b) Jesus’ words are very uplifting. He promises to make our burdens light to carry and that we will have authority over nations if we hold true to his teachings. This helps when the world and circumstances become heavy, knowing he is strengthening me.

Conclusions BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 5, Day 4: Revelation 2:24-29

In a book so full of doom, these moments of joy are important. Jesus is promising us eternal life if we only hold to his teachings. While this is not always easy, it is something we can strive for day after day.

End Notes BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 5, Day 4: Revelation 2:24-29

Jesus promises that believers will reign with him and share in his kingdom if they overcome immorality and idolatry.

The quote is from Psalm 2; those who rebel will be dashed to pieces like pottery.

The Morning Star is Jesus (Revelation 22:16). He is our reward!

Everyone should hear the word of the Lord.

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BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 5, Day 3: Revelation 2:18-23

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Summary of Revelation 2:18-23

Jesus addresses the church in Thyatira. Jesus knows their deeds, their love, faith, service, and perseverance. Yet, they tolerate Jezebel, a woman calling herself a prophet. She is misleading them into sin. He will make her suffer and those who commit adultery with her suffer. Jesus will strike her children dead. Then all will know he is Jesus and he will repay each of them according to their deeds.

BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 5, Day 3: Revelation 2:18-23

6) Jesus knows their deeds, their love, faith, service, and perseverance.

7a) The people are enticed into sexual sin and eating food sacrificed to idols.

b) Jezebel was a foreigner who married Ahab King of Judah. She tempted him and the Israelites into serving and worshipping Baal, as well as setting up altars for Baal and setting up Asherah poles. Jezebel was condemned by the Lord to be eaten by dogs as punishment for her sins. She was tossed out a window and eaten by dogs. She was a deceiver. She was pure evil, wicked, and defiant to God. She had the prophets of God killed and she falsely executed at least one man.

c) If the false teacher did not repent, her children will be struck down.

8 ) Jesus is compassionate as much as he is the bearer of justice. He offers everyone a chance to repent. If they don’t, they face judgment.

Conclusions BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 5, Day 3: Revelation 2:18-23

I’m beginning to love this pattern of the churches! Jesus commends and then warns. I feel like this is Jesus in our lives. He loves us for all the good we do and then warns us of the bad we do and redirects us to the good!

End Notes BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 5, Day 3: Revelation 2:18-23

Thyatira was a small city in Asia at the time. Still, being a Roman colony, it was heavily engaged in idol worship.

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Jesus is the Son of God with penetrating eyes of judgment Revelation 1:14. Remember, brass is pure (Revelation 1:15 )

All of those whom Jesus addressed would have known the reference to Jezebel from the Old Testament. She was evil and injected Baal worship into the culture of Israel.

The woman whom Jesus referred to as Jezebel was pretending to be a prophetess. She was leading them into sexual sin and idolatry.

You can read about Jezebel HERE

She did not repent even though Jesus gave her plenty of time to do so.

Thus, Jesus would make her suffer and kill her children.

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BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 5, Day 2: Revelation 2:12-17

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Summary of Revelation 2:12-17

Jesus now addresses the church in Pergamum. He praises them for remaining true to his name. Yet, some of them follow Balaam’s teaching, are sexually immoral, and eat sacrificial food. Some of them also believe in the teaching of the Nicolaitans. He asks them to repent. Jesus says that those who follow him will receive hidden manna and a white stone with a new name.

BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 5, Day 2: Revelation 2:12-17

3) Jesus told them, “You remain true to my name. You did not renounce your faith in me.”

4a) Balaam’s teaching led some to commit sexual sins and eat food sacrificed to idols. Balaam was a false prophet. He betrayed Israel and led them astray by using the Moabites to entice the Israelites with prostitution and idolatry. He made the Israelites curse themselves.

b) The sword of his mouth. This weapon represents His word.

c) God’s word can explain things to you, such as what is sin and what is not sin. God’s word offers examples of others who lived in sin and the consequences. God’s word exposes the evil of sin and helps us to see our evil ways.

5) Those who are victorious will receive, “I will give some of the hidden manna. I will also give that person a white stone with a new name written on it, known only to the one who receives it.” Jesus’ provisions are critical in my life since it’s all from him. We each get a new name with the Lord once we are saved. Jesus offers eternal life. He is the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end.

Conclusions BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 5, Day 2: Revelation 2:12-17

Again, I love how Jesus warns us and tells us of what we are doing wrong so that we can correct it and live like him!

End Notes BSF Study Questions Revelation: The Hope Lesson 5, Day 2: Revelation 2:12-17

Pergamum was a political capital noted for its great learning centers and culture. It also had many temples to the Roman gods and temples to the Roman emperor. It was a city known for its healing since there was a medical school there. Therefore, many people suffering from medical conditions would come here looking for healing.

We saw in Revelation 1:16 that a double-edged sword came from Jesus’ mouth. Now, we see here that Jesus holds this sword. In Hebrews 4:12, the word of God is like a two-edged sword.

Jesus repeats to every church in Revelation that he knows their works. He knows ours, too.

Jesus says Pergamum has much evil there.

There are many people not named in the Bible. Here, Antipas is named and praised for being a faithful martyr but this is all that we know of him. Remember, a martyr is a witness, as much as one who gave up their life for their beliefs.

Balaam could not curse Israel directly, so he used others to turn them to sin. Great read HERE

Sexual immorality was rampant in the Roman Empire, and no one found fault with it. In fact, if you weren’t sexually immoral, you were the oddball.

As we mentioned previously, Bible scholars believe the Nicolaitans approved of immorality, too.

Essentially, the Christians of Pergumum were too tolerant of these other teachings.

Jesus tells 5 of the 7 churches in Revelation to repent. Repent, or face Jesus’ judgment (the double-edged sword). In this instance, Jesus’ weapon is his Word.

Manna is God’s provision. (John 6:41)

A white stone was a blessing in this instance. In ancient times, white stones were used for many things: as part of a census, a sign of acquittal in a trial, they were used for tickets, or for showing friendship.

A new name refers to “a new you” that is forged when you accept Jesus into your heart as your Lord and Savior. Here, this is the assurance of a ticket to heaven!

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Friday’s Digest BSF Revelation: The Hope Lesson 4

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW IN BSF REVELATION: THE HOPE LESSON 4

  • Love God and others first
  • Listen to the Holy Spirit to hear spiritual truth
  • Jesus knows everything
  • The devil is the one who comes against us
  • Death has no hold over Christians
  • The second, eternal death is what Christians (and everyone) should be concerned about
  • We are created to draw strength from others
  • Jesus is involved in our lives
  • Jesus can overcome anything; he is stronger than all evil
  • Jesus is at work in our lives

TAKE AWAY: Live for Jesus.

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