Get Connected………………………………………………………….15 Minutes

Host Tip: Welcome new group members and provide a brief overview of session 4. Review last week’s memory verse as well.

Church of PergamosSession 5: The Compromising Church

Opening Discussion Questions

1) What are the dangers associated with making compromises as it pertains to our commitment with God?

2) Name a Bible character that allowed compromise to corrupt his or her character and credibility:

Memory Verse | Week 5: ““If you love me, you will keep my commandments.” — John 14:15, ESV

Host Tip: After going over the memory verse, begin lesson & avoid bunny trails — Stay on the curriculum.

Session 5: Church of Pergamos

Profiling The Church At Pergamos:

Church of PergamosSession 5: Overcoming Compromise

Revelation 2:12-13 / ESV “And to the angel of the church in Pergamum write: ‘The words of him who has the sharp two-edged sword. 13 “‘I know where you dwell, where Satan's throne is. Yet you hold fast my name, and you did not deny my faith even in the days of Antipas my faithful witness, who was killed among you, where Satan dwells.”

Pergamos

Layout of Pergamos:+ Profile+ Healthy Attributes+ Diagnosis+ Prescription+ Motivational Warning

Scripture References:+ Revelation 2:12-17+ (Potential connection: Acts 16: 7-8; & 1910).

+ Capital of the Roman Government in Asia+ Considered the greatest city in Asia+ Christianity founded during Paul’s ministry in Ephesus Acts 19:10

Revelation 2:12-17

Healthy Attributes: (Based verses 12-13)+Location+Loyalty+Love for God

Diagnosis: Pergamos is sick with compromise and corrupt teachings.

Prescription:Repentance is the only remedy for sin

Motivational Warning:1. Get right with God and receive a special blessing

2. Maintain a path of compromise and expect problems in the form of judgement.

Host Tip: Begin the discussion immediately following the lesson

Revelation 2:14-15 / ESV ““But I have a few things against you: you have some there who hold the teaching of Balaam, who taught Balak to put a stumbling block before the sons of Israel, so that they might eat food sacrificed to idols and practice sexual immorality. 15 So also you have some who hold the teaching of the Nicolaitans.”

Closing Questions:

1) What stood out from the church of Pergamos?

2) Why is repentance so important in God’s spiritual economy?

3) How can we ensure that compromise doesn’t corrupt our church and fellowship with God?