1. Jesus has the (Revelation 3:7)
7 “Write to the angel of the church in Philadelphia: Thus says the Holy One, the true one, the one who has the key of David, who opens and no one will close, and who closes and no one opens:
1 Corinthians 16:8-9
8 But I will stay in Ephesus until Pentecost, 9 because a wide door for effective ministry has opened for me — yet many oppose me.
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2. God Knows Our (Revelation 3:8-9)
8 “I know your works. Look, I have placed before you an open door that no one can close because you have but little power; yet you have kept my word and have not denied my name. 9 “Note this: I will make those from the synagogue of Satan, who claim to be Jews and are not, but are lying — I will make them come and bow down at your feet, and they will know that I have loved you.
1 Corinthians 16:8-10 CSB
8 But I will stay in Ephesus until Pentecost, 9 because a wide door for effective ministry has opened for me — yet many oppose me. 10 If Timothy comes, see that he has nothing to fear while with you, because he is doing the Lord’s work, just as I am.
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3.God’s and the Church’s (Revelation 3:10-12)
10 “Because you have kept my command to endure, I will also keep you from the hour of testing that is going to come on the whole world to test those who live on the earth. 11 “I am coming soon. Hold on to what you have, so that no one takes your crown. 12 “The one who conquers I will make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he will never go out again. I will write on him the name of my God and the name of the city of my God — the new Jerusalem, which comes down out of heaven from my God — and my new name.
Revelation 22:4-5 CSB
4 They will see his face, and his name will be on their foreheads. 5 Night will be no more; people will not need the light of a lamp or the light of the sun, because the Lord God will give them light, and they will reign forever and ever.
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Community Life Group Questions
1.What does “an open door for effective ministry” (1 Corinthians 16:9) signify in the context of the church in Philadelphia? How does this concept apply to the mission of a church today? Revelation 3:7
2.Philadelphia had “but little power.” How can having “little strength” actually be a source of strength in a believer’s life or in the life of a church? Revelation 3:8
3.What are some modern-day pressures that tempt Christians to compromise their beliefs or deny Jesus’ name? How can we remain steadfast in these areas?
4.Jesus promises to “keep you from the hour of testing.” How does this promise of protection from God’s wrath encourage you in your faith? Revelation 3:10
5.What does it mean to “hold on” to the foundational aspects of their faith (evangelism, reliance on God, faithfulness)?Revelation 3:11
DIFFICULT QUESTION
6. The names of God, the New Jerusalem, and Jesus’ new name will be written on the overcomer. What is the significance of a name in the Bible? Why is it important that these specific names are written on us? (See also Revelation 22:4-5).
How can we pray for you?