Letters to the Seven Churches
Revelation 2-3
Continue the conversation throughout the week with your kids by asking them questions pertaining to the lesson from Sunday at Redemption Kids.
The questions asked below were asked on Sunday during our time at Redemption Kids. Take some time to read the passage together, discuss the questions, watch a BRAND NEW video of the lesson, memorize the Bible verse, and remember the big idea of this week!
Ask the Questions
Bigs Discussion Questions
Where was John when he saw a vision of Jesus? (on a small island)
How many churches did Jesus tell John to write a message to? (seven)
John told the churches to turn away from sin and to follow whom? (Jesus)
John wrote, “Anyone who has ears should _____ to the Spirit’s message to the churches.” (listen)
What is the hope of the church? The church looks forward to Jesus’ return when He will make all things new.
Elementary Discussion Questions
What was Jesus’ message for the church in Smyrna? (“You may be poor and suffering, but really you are rich! Do not be afraid when you face prison or death”; Rev. 2:8-10)
What was Jesus’ message for the church in Pergamum? (“Some of you are living like those who do not believe. Turn away from your sin and turn back to Me!” Rev. 2:12-16)
What was Jesus’ message for the church in Laodicea? (“You are lukewarm—not hot or cold. I will spit you out of my mouth!” Rev. 3:14-18)
Who is the church?
The global church is all people throughout history who have trusted in Jesus. The local church is a group of believers who live near one another; are committed to one another; and who gather regularly to worship Jesus, serve others, and share the gospel.Why did Jesus send messages to the churches?
Help kids see that Jesus wasn’t telling the church it was too late, He was reminding them that it wasn’t too late. They still had time to love and obey Him. He was encouraging them to live for Him.How can we be faithful to remain in Him until His return?
Discuss different ways we can build up our faith to remain in Christ. Explain that we can, and should, read the Bible, obey the commands of Scripture, pray, gather with our local church, and so forth.
Watch the Videos
Remember the 3 B’s
Big Picture Question: What is the hope of the church? The church looks forward to Jesus’ return when He will make all things new.
Big Idea: Jesus told churches to not give up.
Bible Verse to Memorize - Then the seventh angel blew his trumpet, and there were loud voices in heaven, saying, “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ, and he shall reign forever and ever.” Revelation 11:15
Practice Catechism
Question 41: What is the Lord’s Prayer?
Answer: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
