CG 1- Standing in Love
Revelation 2:1-7

1 “To the angel of the church of Ephesus write,

‘These things says He who holds the seven stars in His right hand, who walks in the midst of the seven golden lampstands: 2 “I know your works, your labor, your patience, and that you cannot bear those who are evil. And you have tested those who say they are apostles and are not, and have found them liars; 3 and you have persevered and have patience, and have labored for My name’s sake and have not become weary. 4 Nevertheless I have this against you, that you have left your first love. 5 Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent and do the first works, or else I will come to you quickly and remove your lampstand from its place—unless you repent. 6 But this you have, that you hate the deeds of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate.

7 “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes I will give to eat from the tree of life, which is in the midst of the Paradise of God.” ’

Ice Breaker: Share the details of your first crush?

Define passion. Share what are a few passions in your life.

1 How is Jesus identified in verse 1? How does this identification relate to the message presented to the church of Ephesus?

2 What attributes of the church of Ephesus does Jesus commend in verses 2-3? What do you think are strong attributed of CCW? Share a way that your life has been impacted for Jesus because of CCW?

3 What is the first love referenced in Revelation 2:4? Rd vs. 5. What do the people need to do in order to “do the first works?”

4 What is meant by the threat to remove the church’s lampstand unless they repent?

5 Who are the Nicolaitans, what are their deeds, and why does Christ say He hates their deeds?

6 As referenced in verse 7 how can we be an overcomer?