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

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

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

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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.

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BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 6, Day 5: John 4:43-54

by atozmom, posted in BSF John's Gospel: The Truth 2023/2024

SUMMARY OF JOHN 4:43-54

Jesus left Sychar in Samaria and heads back to Galilee. Jesus was welcomed, as they had seen what he had done in Jerusalem at Passover. He visited Cana. A royal official whose son was sick in Capernaum went to Jesus to beg him to save his son’s life.

Jesus questions whether the man will believe without a sign. The man asks him to come down before his son dies. Jesus told him to go and that his so would live.

The man did believe, and before he even returned home, the man was told by his officials that his son was well. His whole household believed because of this miracle.

This was the second sign Jesus performed after coming from Judea to Galilee.

BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 6, Day 5: John 4:43-54

12) He went to Cana in Galilee. He was welcomed by the people as they had seen what he had done in Jerusalem at Passover.

13a) The man was a royal official whose son was sick in Capernaum went to Jesus to beg him to save his son’s life.

b) Jesus was skeptical that the man would believe, but Jesus healed the boy anyway.

14) Jesus shows grace to everyone, even to those whom may doubt him. He answers prayers simply and powerfully, which is why we must always pray!

15) He is giving me patience to wait on His answers. He is helping me reach these prayers with tiny steps every day. He gives me the encouragement I need when I need it.

Conclusions BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 6, Day 5: John 4:43-54

Great lesson! Shows the power of prayer when you see out Jesus!

End Notes BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 6, Day 5: John 4:43-54

map of Cana, Sychar, and Capernaum where Jesus heals official's son BSF JohnLet us remember that Jesus grew up in Galilee. He is returning to home territory. Because of this familiarity, it was hard for the people to believe in Jesus since he grew up there as a normal child. They did not honor him as they should.

Cana is about 20 miles from Capernaum, so the royal official had traveled that far to meet Jesus.

The Second Sign Recorded by John

Jesus wondered if the man required a sign to believe. You can imagine that many people Jesus encountered only wanted something from him without faith.

We should not require signs and wonders to prove God is who He is. Signs prove a purpose and are useful, but should not be the foundation of our faith.

Jesus tests the man by simply uttering words to heal his son. The nobleman believes, as indicated when he turned to leave, obeying Jesus.

The nobleman was not walking hurriedly (since it was yesterday at the 11th hour). This shows his faith in Jesus’ words, too.

The nobleman’s faith was deepened even more, and his whole household believed.

The signs John records are so that we will believe (John 20:29-31).

Fun fact: The first and the second sign took place in Cana (the water turned to wine and the healing of this son).

The first sign was so that the disciples may believe.

This second sign is so that the nobleman and his household would believe.

Note the Samaritans (and many others) believed without a sign.

Jesus uses whatever power is necessary that will reach us individually. What a gracious God we have!

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BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 6, Day 4: John 4:39-42

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SUMMARY OF JOHN 4:39-42

Many Samaritans believed in Jesus because of the woman’s testimony. Jesus stayed two more days, and many more believed that Jesus was the Savior of the world.

BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 6, Day 4: John 4:39-42

9) Many Samaritans believed in Jesus because of the woman’s testimony. Jesus stayed two more days, and spoke to the people. Then, after hearing for themselves, they believed in Jesus not just because of the woman’s testimony, but also because of Jesus’ words.

10) God’s plan is for all to hear about him via testimony of some sort, such as others or His word, and believe in the saving faith of Christ.

11a) Her testimony was honest, sincere, and convincing. No matter her background, others did not judge her and listened to her. We should all do the same.

b) Others can see my faith and what God has done in my life and come to Jesus through that. I can share this with people I know and those I meet.

Conclusions BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 6, Day 4: John 4:39-42

It’s cool to imagine how Jesus traveled around and stayed where the need was the greatest, even among non-Jews, which was unheard of at the time. So cool!

End Notes BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 6, Day 4: John 4:39-42

Jesus meets us in our greatest need.

Note the title “Savior of the World.” That is, indeed, Jesus!

Fun Fact: This is the first time recorded in the Bible that a large group of people believed in Jesus.

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BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 6, Day 3: John 4:35-38

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Summary of John 4:35-38

Jesus tells the disciples that the time for the harvest is now. Those who work will be rewarded with eternal life. Many have sown so that they may reap.

BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 6, Day 3: John 4:35-38

6a) The harvest is those people who are eager to know the Kingdom of God and the power of Jesus’ saving grace.

b) He wanted them to see that the time is now to bring people to him.

7a) The sower is Jesus and John the Baptist. The reapers are the disciples and those who come to Christ.

b) The wages are the fruit of the labor, the rewards of sharing the Gospel, and eternal life that the sowers and reapers receive.

c) To always have the mindset of a sower — someone who plants the seed in the minds of others of the goodness and blessing of knowing Christ. You never know who will touch along the way.

8 ) It encourages me to talk more about Jesus in order to plant a seed in the soul of others.

Conclusions BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 6, Day 3: John 4:35-38

Great lesson, and I’d say not the easiest to understand, especially since we are not an agrarian society.

End Notes BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 6, Day 3: John 4:35-38

Jesus wants his disciples to see the fact that the time for harvest is now, not in four months.

There were many people who need to know about the Kingdom of God and believe in it, and the disciples are the workers bringing them (the harvest) in/to God.

The disciples would be rewarded for their work with eternal life. They would rejoice in the work.

John the Baptist and Jesus labored first, and the disciples would bring in the harvest. This is often how people come to the Lord (1 Corinthians 3:6-8) and how many things happen in life, such as our technologies and innovations.

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BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 6, Day 2: John 4:31-34

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Summary of John 4:31-34

Jesus explains that his purpose is to do the the will of him (God) who sent him and to finish God’s work.

BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 6, Day 2: John 4:31-34

3a) John 17:4 says Jesus’ food is to finish God’s work and bring him glory.

b) Good question. I’m unsure. It should be to do the work God has set in front of me. My kids and family bring me inner joy. Helping others. Praying for others. Being useful, purposeful. Doing His work.

4a) They were talking about physical food, not spiritual food, so they were confused by his answer.

b) Give to others. Pray for them. Serve God. Bring others to Christ. Teach others God’s ways.

5a) What I have to do in the moment. Work. Eating. Planning. My daily goals. Tasks.

b) He reminds me that my calling is His calling for me, not others’ calling for me. He wants me to prioritize him and others.

Conclusions BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 6, Day 2: John 4:31-34

Great lesson! Jesus lives by doing God’s work. How we all should live!

End Notes BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 6, Day 2: John 4:31-34

Jesus is saying here that life is more than physical sustenance.

Physical food did not give Jesus strength; instead, it was doing God’s will for his life.

Note Jesus starts and finishes the work of the Lord.

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BSF Study Questions People of the Promise: Kingdom Divided Lesson 6, Day 5: 2 Kings 1

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SUMMARY OF 2 KINGS 1

King Ahaziah of Israel fell. He sent messentgers to false gods to ask if he will recover from his injury. The angel of the Lord instructs Elijah to confront these messengers and send them back to King Ahaziah to tell him that he would die due to his lack of faith. King Ahaziah sent a commander and 50 troops to retrieve Elijah to him. Elijah called down fire from heaven to consume them. He did this to the next 50 men who came for him, too.

A third captain with 50 men begged to not be killed. God told Elijah to go with this man. Elijah went to the king who then died. King Ahaziah had no sons so Joram succeeded him as king.

BSF Study Questions People of the Promise: Kingdom Divided Lesson 6, Day 5: 2 Kings 1

13) King Ahaziah of Israel fell. He sent messentgers to false gods to ask if he will recover from his injury rather than consulting God.

14a) Elijah was God’s chosen messenger to reveal to King Ahaziah his punishment for seeking false gods.

b) I think he was Spirit-led. If he wasn’t, fire would not have reigned down. The lesson is that the 3rd captain and men came humbly and begged for their lives. After all, they were just doing what they were told from the king.

15) I think we all can relate to resisting God, especially when things are just not going our way in this world. They key is to turn back to Him always.

16) He has always provided, always answered (nor not answered prayers) according to His will, and He continues to lead me in my life.

Conclusions BSF Study Questions People of the Promise: Kingdom Divided Lesson 6, Day 5: 2 Kings 1

I don’t remember this at all. While we may see God’s judgment as harsh on the 100 men, remember they are unbelievers, and God’s judgment is perfect. The men could have refused the king’s order since God’s commands are superior to men’s commands, but they did not.

End Notes BSF Study Questions People of the Promise: Kingdom Divided Lesson 6, Day 5: 2 Kings 1

Ahab had been a powerful ruler. With his death, Moab felt safe to rebel. They had been under Israel’s control since the time of David (2 Samuel 8:2 and 8:11-12). This is just one sign of Israel’s imminent decline.

Ahaziah could have repented when warned of his death. He did not. God is merciful, so he may have been spared.

The soldiers acted immorally when coming for Elijah. In fact, it was a slight against God more so than Elijah. Elijah asked God to send fire down. God could have refused. Instead, God sent his judgment upon them.

The sin was not believing in God and His presense in Israel. For that, Ahaziah and the soldiers paid with their lives.

Joram or Jehoram was the brother of king Ahaziah and a son of Ahab.

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BSF Study Questions People of the Promise: Kingdom Divided Lesson 6, Day 4: 1 Kings 22:41-53

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SUMMARY OF 1 KINGS 22:41-53

Jehoshaphat was king of Judah. He reigned 25 years. He did what was right in the eyes of the Lord. However, the high places were not removed, and the people continued to offer sacrifices there. He was at peace with the king of Israel, Ahab. He rid the land of the male shrine prostitutes. He built a fleet of trading ships that never sailed. He died, and his son, Jehoram, succeeded him.

Ahaziah son of Ahab only ruled two years. He did evil in the eyes of the Lord. He served and worshipped Baal and provoked the Lord to anger.

BSF Study Questions People of the Promise: Kingdom Divided Lesson 6, Day 3: 1 Kings 22:41-53

9) He did what was right in the eyes of the Lord. However, the high places were not removed, and the people continued to offer sacrifices there. He was at peace with the king of Israel, Ahab. He rid the land of the male shrine prostitutes.

10) He did evil in the eyes of the Lord. He served and worshipped Baal and provoked the Lord to anger.

11a) Judah follows the Lord; Israel does not. This can only lead to disaster for Israel.

b) God is just. He lets those who follow him rule a long time. Those who don’t follow him die young. God rewards those who follow Him and punishes those who do not.

12) God is always good. Despite my shortcomings, He is there for me. He always forgives and promises the chance for a better tomorrow. I have hope that I’ll do better and be better because of the Lord and Jesus Christ.

Conclusions BSF Study Questions People of the Promise: Kingdom Divided Lesson 6, Day 3: 1 Kings 22:41-53

Great summary to end 1 Kings. Israel does evil in the eyes of the Lord; Judah does good. My prayer is to do good in God’s eyes always.

End Notes BSF Study Questions People of the Promise: Kingdom Divided Lesson 6, Day 3: 1 Kings 22:41-53

2 Chronicles tells more about Jehoshaphat’s good that he does:

Note Jehoshaphat did not take down the high places. He wasn’t perfect.

Note that Jehoshaphat did not make an alliance with Ahab’s son. He learned his lesson after the battle that killed Ahab.

Coming up, we see that Jehoshaphat’s son, Jehoram, did not follow in the Lord’s ways because he married Ahab’s daughter (2 Chronicles 18:1). He would be noted as a bad king for Judah. (2 Chronicles 22:2-4).

Ahaziah’s short reign was partly due to the pronouncement of judgment against him for his father Ahab’s sins.  1 Kings 21:29.

1 Kings comes off the heals of King David and then descends from there.

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BSF Study Questions People of the Promise: Kingdom Divided Lesson 6, Day 3: 1 Kings 22:29-40

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SUMMARY OF 1 KINGS 22:29-40

Ahab and Jehoshaphat defied Micaiah’s prophecy and went to battle for Ramoth Gilead. Ahab went disguised, while Jehosphaphat wore royal robes. The king of Aram only wanted to fight against the king of Israel, so they left Jehoshaphat alone. The king of Israel, Ahab, was hit by a random arrow. He died that night and his blood was licked by dogs as the Lord had prophesied. His son, Ahaziah, succeeded him as king.

BSF Study Questions People of the Promise: Kingdom Divided Lesson 6, Day 3: 1 Kings 22:29-40

6) Ahab entered the battle disguised. It did him no good. He died anyway.

7) God protected Jehosphahat. God drew away the army of the Arameans from him when he cried out to the Lord and they stopped pursuing him.

8a) Whatever God says will pass, will pass. Despite what humans try to do, God’s will prevails.

b) It’s truly comforting. I truly have no regrets because I know everything happens for a reason and God is in control, not me (thank God!). If I were in control, my life would be out of control!

Conclusions BSF Study Questions People of the Promise: Kingdom Divided Lesson 6, Day 3: 1 Kings 22:29-40

Great lesson about even though Ahab tries to circumvent God’s plan, His plan always prevails.

End Notes BSF Study Questions People of the Promise: Kingdom Divided Lesson 6, Day 3: 1 Kings 22:29-40

Many Bible scholars are unsure why Jehoshaphat agrees to go to battle against God’s word. Maybe he wanted to save grace or perhaps he wanted to die. It was not a smart decision on either’s part.

Jehoshaphat cried out to the Lord, and he was saved.

The arrow that pierced King Ahab was not by chance; nothing is by chance with God. God orchastrated it.

The war ended with Ahab’s death.

Elijah prophesied about the dogs licking the blood of Ahab.  1 Kings 21:19 This just took place in a different location that prophesied.

We also see a prophecy come to fruition with 1 Kings 20:42, where Ahab spared Ben-Hadad’s life.

Despite the wealth of Israel, the people were spiritually poor.

No one can fool God.

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