Daily Readings (Page 205)

How can an afflicted and impoverished Christian be rich at the same time? Who are those who are spiritually poor? Who are those who are spiritually rich?

The glorious reigning Christ is ascribed as “the First and the Last, who died and came to life again.” How will this description encourage suffering Christians threatened by death?

What does repentance involve? What warning and motivation are there to keep believers in the Way of Christ?

What rebuke did God have for the church in Ephesus?  What does this teach us?

What was the church in Ephesus commended for? How does it encourage us?

What did Paul thank God for and also pray for the saints in Ephesus? What attributes of Christ are taught in this passage?

Why did certain people in Ephesus feel threatened by Christianity, also known as the Way (v23)? How did they oppose Paul?

What did Paul discover about the Christians at Ephesus? Why were the people seized with fear and greatly honoured Jesus’ name?

God provided the interpretations to the various symbols in the vision.  John did not have to second guess the meaning.  What is a good principle in reading and understanding God’s word?

John was so overwhelmed by the awesomeness of God that he fell prostrate in worship.  What assurance did God give him and all his people as well?