Sunday School Lesson July 11, 2021
Subject: Faithful in All Things
The Point: Faithfully trust the hand of God as you minister to others.
The Passages: Revelation 3:7-13
Study The Bible: Revelation 3:7-8
1). Entrance into God’s kingdom is secure for those who have not denied Jesus.
- “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:
- I know your works. Look, I have places 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.
Lasting truths from: Revelation 3:7-8
* Jesus is the holy and true Messiah, sent by God.
* To enter the kingdom of God, one must come through Jesus Christ.
* Those who have received Christ by faith have kept His Word and not denied His name.
2). Trust God’s protection.
Revelation 3:9-10
- 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.
- 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.
Lasting truth from: Revelation 3:9-10
* One day all will se that Jesus is the Messiah promised by God.
* Those who have embraced the gospel will live in victory.
* Those who have rejected Christ will face God’s judgement.
3). Hold on to the truth and provision of God.
Revelation 3:11-13
- I am coming soon. Hold on to what you have, so that no one takes your crown.
- The one who conquers I will make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he will never go out of the city of my God—the new Jerusalem, which comes down out of heaven from my God—and my new name.
- Let anyone who has ears to hear listen to what the Spirit says to the church.
Lasting truth from: Revelation 3:11-13
* Jesus will return for those who have been faithful to Him.
* In an unstable world, heaven promises a life of stability and permanence.
* God knows those who belong to Him, and He has reserved them a place in His presence.
Live It Out
As you reflect on this lesson respond to the following questions:
- What are evidence in your life that you are enduring in your relationship with Christ?
- How have you had to trust Christ in trying circumstances in your life?
- What truths do you need to grasp tightly in this season of your life.
Closing Prayer:
“Dear God, I know I am a sinner. I believe Jesus died on the cross to forgive me of my sins and rose from the dead to give me new life. I’m sorry for all the wrong I’ve done and ask You to forgive me. I now accept Your gift of eternal life. Thank You for Your love, forgiveness, and a new life in Jesus Christ. From this day forward, I choose to follow You. In Jesus’ name Amen.”