Autopsy of a Dead Church | Revelation 3:1–6

Autopsy of a Dead Church

Revelation 3:1–6 

Outline:

I. Wake up from the illusion of life. (v. 2a)

II. Strengthen before it dies. (v. 2b)

III. Remember the gospel. (v. 3a)

IV. Keep the truth. (v. 3b)

V. Repent and turn back to Christ. (v. 3c)

Personal Reflection & Small Group Questions

Please complete this study on your own, then bring it to your small group for discussion.

1. Looking back over your notes from this week’s sermon and text, what particularly caught your attention, challenged or confused you?

2. What instructions would you give to a dying church?

3. Jesus gives five commands in verses 2–3. Which of these five is easiest for a comfortable church to ignore, and which is our greatest corporate need right now?

 4. How do you remember the gospel? What does it look like to preach the gospel to yourself daily?

 5. Why is repentance not merely for the beginning of the Christian life?

6. When was the last time you had to repent of something? How have you or can you make this a regular practice in your life?

7. Looking back over this week’s sermon and study, what one thing is most important for you to remember and apply?