Revelation Week 1 Reading Guide
This week you'll get an introduction to the author of Revelation and the circumstance that prompts his writing this message to the seven churches. The Revelation given to John involves vivid images and intense descriptions that paint a picture of the cosmic, spiritual reality of things. John addresses seven churches and as you read those letters this week, try to locate yourself in the message to the churches. Pay attention to John's encouragement to persevere, repent, and be victorious.
- Day 1
- RFNP (Revelation for Normal People) ch. 1, pg. 1-14)
- Day 2
- Revelation 1:1-18
- RFNP ch. 2, pg. 15-22 (stop at The Messages section)
- Day 3
- Revelation 2:8-11 (Smyrna) & 3:7-13 (Philadelphia)
- RFNP ch. 2, pg. 23-25 (section titled: Encouragement: Hold Fast)
- Day 4
- Revelation 2:1-7 (Ephesus), 3:1-6 (Sardis), & 3:14-22 (Laodicea)
- RFNP ch. 2, pg 25-27 (section titled: Complacency: Wake Up!)
- Day 5
- Revelation 2:12-17 (Pergamum) & 2:18-29 (Thyatira)
- RFNP ch. 2, pg. 27-31 (section titled: Idolatry: Repent!)
- Day 6
- RFNP ch. 2., pg. 31 (section titled: Why All These Messages?)
Study Guide Questions:
- What questions do you have about the book of Revelation?
- Did Chapter 1 of RFNP challenge any of your conception of the book? What was reinforced for you about Revelation and what is something new you learned?
- As you read the seven letters to the seven churches, what message oh John’s feels the most appropriate for you and where you are in this spiritual season?
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