Standing in Humility
Revelation 3:7-13

7 “And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write,

‘These things says He who is holy, He who is true, “He who has the key of David, He who opens and no one shuts, and shuts and no one opens”: 8 “I know your works. See, I have set before you an open door, and no one can shut it; for you have a little strength, have kept My word, and have not denied My name. 9 Indeed I will make those of the synagogue of Satan, who say they are Jews and are not, but lie—indeed I will make them come and worship before your feet, and to know that I have loved you. 10 Because you have kept My command to persevere, I also will keep you from the hour of trial which shall come upon the whole world, to test those who dwell on the earth. 11 Behold, I am coming quickly! Hold fast what you have, that no one may take your crown. 12 He who overcomes, I will make him a pillar in the temple of My God, and he shall go out no more. 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 I will write on him My new name.

13 “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.” ’

Ice Breaker: In a secular sense what are a few of your big accomplishments, trophies, achievements? What makes a person humble?

1 What is the key of David Jesus mentions in verse 7?

2 What is the open door before the church at Philadelphia that no one can shut?

3 What have been some very clear open doors that God has provided in your life?

4 How do you feel about this promise made to the church in verse 9?

5 What is the “hour of trial” referenced in verse 10?

6 How does Revelation 3:11 compare to Revelation 2:10, specifically as the verses relate to crowns?

7 Jesus does not list any grievances or call the church at Philadelphia to repent discuss why you think that is the case. Can you recall any life markers in which God called you to repent and life was different afterward? If Yes, Discuss.