• Journal & Pray. Here are some tools to help you with the devotionals:
  • A Guide to Journaling & Prayer
  • A Guide to Self-Reflection
  • A chart to help articulate feelings
  • Bible Project sketch notes and commentary on the Book of Revelation

• Read & Reflect

  • REVELATION 3:1-6
  • Reflect on the difference between the Sardis church’s reputation and their true spiritual state. How can a church become this way?
  • Is there some important aspect of my spiritual life, or of our church, that is aptly described by the words “strengthen what remains and is about to die”?
  • REVELATION 3:7-13
  • What is inspiring about the church in Philadelphia? In what way can I imitate this church?
  • What do I need to “hold fast” to?
  • REVELATION 3:14-22
  • What does being “neither cold nor hot” in our deeds look like? Why is being lukewarm in our spiritual life so repulsive to God?
  • “Laodicea was an extremely wealthy city known for its production of fine clothing and a special ointment known as ‘Phrygian powder’, famous for its cure of eye defects.” [1]
  • Note the source of security expressed in v.17.  What is the relationship between being wealthy and being spiritually lukewarm? What are the sources of a false sense of security in my life?

[1]  The Expositor’s Bible Commentary, Note on Revelation 3:14