MEN’S BIBLE STUDY HANDOUT

The Seven Churches of Revelation, Chapters 2–3

1. EPHESUS – The Loveless Church

Read: Revelation 2:1–7

Questions:

What are signs you may have left your first love?

What competes for your love for Christ?

What will you do this week to draw closer to Jesus?

2. SMYRNA – The Suffering Church

Read: Revelation 2:8–11

Questions:

How do you normally respond to suffering?

What does faithfulness look like in hardship?

How can suffering strengthen your faith?

3. PERGAMOS – The Compromising Church

Read: Revelation 2:12–17

Questions:

Where is compromise most tempting in your life?

Why is truth worth standing for?

What is one area you need to stand firm?

4. THYATIRA – The Corrupt Church

Read: Revelation 2:18–29

Questions:

What sins are often tolerated today?

Why is accountability important?

Who holds you accountable spiritually?

5. SARDIS – The Dead Church

Read: Revelation 3:1–6

Questions:

What does spiritual deadness look like?

Are you going through motions spiritually?

What needs to be revived in your life?

6. PHILADELPHIA – The Faithful Church

Read: Revelation 3:7–13

Questions:

Where is God calling you to be faithful?

What opportunities has God placed before you?

How can you stay consistent in your walk?

7. LAODICEA – The Lukewarm Church

Read: Revelation 3:14–22

Questions:

What does lukewarm Christianity look like?

How has comfort affected your faith?

What would it look like to be on fire for Christ?

FINAL REFLECTION

Which church do you relate to most?

What is God calling you to change?

What step will you take this week?