September 29, 2024

Message to the Seven Churches in Asia

Preacher: Pablo Cachon Series: Seven Churches of Revelation Scripture: Revelation 1:4–8

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

TO THE SEVEN CHURCHES IN ASIA

Revelation 1:4-8

 

ICE BREAKER

  1. Using Google, what animal shape does the island of Patmos look like?

LOVING GOD UNRESERVEDLY

  1. The word revelation means to bring to light what was formerly hidden, veiled and secret. Who and what will be unveiled by the revelation given to John (vv. 1-5)?
  2. John presents a vision of Jesus as both coming (v 7) and already and always here (v 8). What would it be like to have only one of these two perspectives?

LOVING PEOPLE SACRIFICIALLY

  1. In what ways has a knowledge of Christ’s coming encouraged you in the midst of suffering? In what ways has this knowledge helped you to encourage others, both believers and unbelievers?
  2. How would it help encourage believers to know they are “a kingdom and priests to serve his God and Father” (v 6)?
  3. How can this vision of Jesus strengthen us to resist the seductions of our society?

MAKING DISCIPLES PURPOSEFULLY

  1. Revelation was written to churches being persecuted under a totalitarian regime. Our society seems more friendly; yet how is it hostile to us both morally and spiritually? How does this help us to respond with the gospel as we witness to the world?

 (OPTIONAL/PERSONAL STUDY) Research some of the Old Testament sources of this introductory vision:

  • “What must soon take place” (v. 1)—Daniel 2:28
  • “the seven churches” (v. 4) and “the seven spirits” (v. 4)—Zechariah 4
  • “who is, and who was, and is to come” (v. 4)— Exodus 3:14
  • “ruler of the kings of the earth” (v. 5)—Psalm 89:27
  • “a kingdom of priests” (v. 6)—Exodus 19:6

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The Church in Sardis

Preacher: Pablo Cachon Scripture: Revelation 3:1–6 Series: Seven Churches of Revelation

Oct 27

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The Church in Thyatira

Preacher: Pablo Cachon Scripture: Revelation 2:18–29 Series: Seven Churches of Revelation

Oct 20

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The Church In Pergamum

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