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Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Oct 16, 1900

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 77, No. 42.

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BEREAN LIBRARY STUDY.

Rev. 2:1-29; “Thoughts on Revelation,” Pages 345-362.

DAILY READING FOR OCTOBER 21-27.

Sunday, read critically the second chapter of Revelation.
Monday, “Thoughts on Revelation,” Verses 1-7.
Tuesday, “Thoughts on Revelation,” Verses 8-11.
Wednesday, “Thoughts on Revelation,” Verses 12-17.
Thursday, “Thoughts on Revelation,” Verses 18-29.
Friday, article on Reading Circle Study in REVIEW AND HERALD of Oct. 16, 1900.

QUESTIONS ON SECOND CHAPTER OF REVELATION.

1. What is the meaning of “Ephesus”? What period of time is covered by this church?
2. What is the significance of Christ’s holding the seven stars in his right hand? V. 1.
3. How many things does the Saviour commend? What are they? Vs. 2, 3, 6.
4. What reproof and warning is given? Vs. 4, 5.
5. What promise is held out to the overcomer? V. 7. Can we in this life begin to partake of this fruit?
6. What does “Smyrna” mean? What period of the world’s history is covered by this church?
7. Why would the fact that Christ had power over death be of special interest to this church?
8. By what power was this church bitterly persecuted?
9. What period of severe persecution is represented by the ten days of verse 10?
10. Why would the promise of freedom from the second death be especially comforting to this church?
11. What does “Pergamos” mean? How long a period of time is included in this church?
12. Who began to assume unwarranted power and authority during this period?
13. What was the stumbling-block Balaam taught Balac to cast before Israel? What is the special lesson in this for our time?
14. In what sense is the reward promised the overcomer during this period especially applicable?
15. Give the meaning of “Thyatira,” and the period of time covered by this church.
16. (a) Who was Jezebel? (b) What is Baal worship? (c) Was any feature of Baal worship forced upon the Thyatira church? (d) What is to be the final end of all who cling to these doctrines? Vs. 22, 23; Rev. 19:20.
17. What is meant by the promise, “I will put upon you none other burden”?
18. What had been given the church at this time that would encourage them to hold fast until the coming of Christ?
19. What special promises are given them?
20. What one expression is repeated in the messages to each of the churches? Does it apply to us?