Revelation 2 · Grade 3
First Love
Read the Story
Jesus speaks to the assembly in Ephesus. I know your works, and your toil and perseverance. You have endured for my name’s sake. But I have this against you, that you left your first love. Remember therefore from where you have fallen, and repent and do the first works.
To Smyrna he says, I know your works, oppression, and your poverty, but you are rich. Don’t be afraid of the things which you are about to suffer. Be faithful to death, and I will give you the crown of life.
Pergamum holds firmly to his name, but some there follow wrong teaching. Thyatira’s love, faith, service, and patient endurance are growing. Yet it allows a false prophetess to teach. Jesus says, Hold that which you have firmly until I come. He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the assemblies.
Memory Verse
“But I have this against you, that you left your first love.”
Revelation 2:4 (WEB)
Answer the Questions
What had Ephesus left?
What should Ephesus do?
What will Jesus give the faithful in Smyrna?
What was growing in Thyatira?
Who should hear what the Spirit says?
Story Order
Write what happened in each box.
Prayer
Dear God, thank You for today's Bible story. Help me to . Amen.
Take It Home
For families: talk about these together.
- What does Jesus know about each church?
- What helps you come back to God when you drift away?
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