August 22-27
3 John – Revelation 5
GodSpeak readings for each day are listed below. Click the link to read the section and/or listen online. A discussion question is listed below for you to use in your GodSpeak group session or for discussion with others who are reading along.
Monday, August 22 3 John Read & Listen Online (Click “Audio” link to listen)
1. In 3 John 5-12, John praises the generosity of his friend Gaius and sternly condemns the stinginess of Diotrephes. What is meant by “a manner worthy of God” (v. 6)?.
Tuesday, August 23 Jude Read & Listen Online (Click “Audio” link to listen)
2. As you wait for the coming of Jesus, Jude suggests that you “build yourselves up in your most holy faith” (Jude 20-21). How can you do that?
Wednesday, August 24 Revelation 1 Read & Listen Online (Click “Audio” link to listen)
3. Read Revelation 1:4-8. Remembering that seven is the symbol for completeness, what might it indicate that God chose seven churches to receive this letter?
Thursday, August 25 Revelation 2 Read & Listen Online (Click “Audio” link to listen)
4. Read Revelation 2:12-17. What description of Jesus is given here (v. 12)?
Friday, August 26 Revelation 3 Read & Listen Online (Click “Audio” link to listen)
5. Read Revelation 3:14-22. What is the call to repentance (vv. 18-19)? What is the Gospel (vv. 20-21)?
Saturday, August 27 Revelation 4-5 Read & Listen Online Revelation 4 Read & Listen Online Revelation 5 (Click “Audio” link to listen)
6. How is the Lamb described in the first part of Revelation 5:6? What is the significance of Jesus being described in this way (see Isaiah 53:4-7)?
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