STUDY QUESTIONS FOR revelation lesson 1 (Keys 1-3)

1. According to Revelation 1:1, when were the events discussed in the book supposed to take place?

2. According to Revelation 1:3, were the things being discussed in the book said to have been “near” or “far away”?

3. According to Revelation 1:3, did God intend for the things written in the book to be un­derstood and obeyed?

4. Which of the following is the Book of Revelation intended to be: (a) a mysterious book; or (b) a practical book?

5. What is there about the passage found in Revelation 11:15 which suggests that it is a good summary statement of the content of the Book of Revelation?

6. According to Revelation 2:10, what were Christians of the first century to do?

7. Does the statement in Revelation 2:10 apply to Christians today?

8. According to this lesson, what is the key word in the Book of Revelation?

9. According to Revelation 3:21, what promise did Christ make to those first-century Chris­tians who remained faithful to Him?

 10. Under what empire were Christians in the first century living when the Book of Revelation was written?

 11. According to Revelation 6:9-10, what was happening to Christians during the first cen­tury?

 12. What does 2 Tim­othy 3:12 say that all faithful Christians will have to endure?

 13. This lesson discusses three “keys” to understanding the Book of Revelation. What is the first of those keys?

 14. What is the second key to understanding the Book of Revelation?

 15. What is the third key to understanding the Book of Revelation?

 16. In the Book of Revelation, what does the number “3” symbolize?

 17. In the Book of Revelation, what does the number “7” symbolize?

 18. In the Book of Revelation, what does the number “6” symbolize?

 19. What important message is found in Revelation 14:13? Does that message apply on­ly to Christians of the first century, or does it apply to Christians today, too?

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