The Letters to the Seven Churches Personal Study Guide is the core resource of January Bible Study. Order one for each participant.
John received messages from God for seven churches that existed in his day. These were real churches, each facing challenges that threatened their existence and effectiveness. By studying these letters, believers today can find encouragement and instruction for their church.
The focus of this January Bible Study is to understand each church’s context of ministry, the challenges faced by that church, and the instructions given to that church. Today’s believers will be challenged to look for ways the lessons learned from these churches can be applied to their setting with the goal of strengthening and encouraging churches of today.
Session Titles
1: The Majestic Glory of Father and Son (Rev. 1:1-20)
2: Ephesus (Rev. 2:1-7)
3: Smyrna (Rev. 2:8-11)
4: Pergamum (Rev. 2:12-17)
5: Thyatira (Rev. 2:18-29)
6: Sardis (Rev. 3:1-6)
7: Philadelphia (Rev. 3:7-13)
8: Laodicea (Rev. 3:14-22)
Features:
• 8 sessions
Benefit:
• Use in a small group setting or combine chapters for use in a seminar setting
James T. Draper, Jr. served as president of LifeWay Christian Resources from 1991 until 2006 and is also a former president of the Southern Baptist Convention. His previous books include Biblical Authority and Preaching with Passion. Dr. Draper and his wife, Carol Ann, now live in Colleyville, Texas.