Standing in Truth
Revelation 2:13-17

13 “I know your works, and where you dwell, where Satan’s throne is. And you hold fast to My name, and did not deny My faith even in the days in which Antipas was My faithful martyr, who was killed among you, where Satan dwells. 14 But I have a few things against you, because you have there those who hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balak to put a stumbling block before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed to idols, and to commit sexual immorality. 15 Thus you also have those who hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitans, which thing I hate. 16 Repent, or else I will come to you quickly and will fight against them with the sword of My mouth.

17 “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes I will give some of the hidden manna to eat. And I will give him a white stone, and on the stone a new name written which no one knows except him who receives it.” ’

Ice Breaker: Share of a time when you got caught in a lie and what were the feelings and repercussions that came. Share of a time in which you had to take a stand for the truth.

1 How does Jesus identify Himself to the church at Pergamos?

2 What is the significance of a sharp two-edged sword? Rd Heb. 4:12 What is the significance of the seemingly strange place Jesus carries the weapon?

3 What praise and affirmations does Jesus give the Pergamos church in verse 13?

4 What do we learn about the spiritual condition of the city of Pergamos in verse 13? What would you do if you lived in a city that carried such a reputation? It says even where Satan’s throne is conveying the evil of the area, conversely how is it a challenge to live in the Bible Belt and make an impact?

5 List the problems Jesus identifies with the church at Pergamos? What is the doctrine of Balaam? What are ways that you see idolatry impacting the nation, The church, the home?

6 How does the instruction given to the church at Pergamos differ from those given to Ephesus and Smyrna?

7 What do the promises mean given to the Church at Pergamos?