November 16

Memphis

Pastor Wil Franco

1. Reread Revelation 2:12-17. In v. 12, how should Jesus’ introduction to this church change the way we view His authority both over the world and within the church?

2. Why is it important to remember that God’s Word is not just a warrior’s sword, but a surgeon’s scalpel? What happens when we, as believers, forget that dual reality?

3. In v. 13, Jesus informs these believers that He knows where they dwell. Why should His personal awareness of our cultural situation comfort us in spiritually hostile environments?

4. Why is attempting to hold fast to two different gospels so spiritually dangerous? How does the true gospel of grace protect us from compromise and prepare us for persecution?

5. Why is our faithful witness for Jesus directly tied to and motivated by Him being the faithful witness for us (Rev. 1:5)? Why is our conquering in Him directly tied to His conquering for us?