Bible passages

3 John 1:9–12

Copy Good Conduct, Not Diotrephes' Self-Importance

The writer contrasts harmful control with a good testimony about Demetrius.

3 John 1:13–14

Peace and Greetings by Name

The elder hopes to speak personally, then closes with a wish of peace and remembered friends.

Jude 1:1–2

Jude Greets People Called and Kept for Jesus

A brief opening names service, belonging and increasing mercy, peace and love.

Jude 1:3–16

Defend the Faith against Deception and Exploitation

Read with an adult. Jude's severe warning includes sexual wrong, destruction, confined angels and frightening comparisons.

Jude 1:17–23

Build Faith and Help People with Compassion

Read with an adult. Jude joins steady faith with different, careful responses to people in danger.

Jude 1:24–25

Praise the God Who Can Keep and Present His People

The short ending places confidence in God's ability and gives him honour now and forever.

Revelation 1:1–3

A Revelation to Read, Hear and Keep

The book opens by tracing its message and calling for an active response.

Revelation 1:4–8

John greets seven churches and praises Jesus

Explore the greeting’s descriptions of Jesus, the people he has rescued and the promise of his coming.

Revelation 1:9–20

John sees the living one among seven lampstands

For older readers with an adult: read the frightening appearance alongside the reassurance and the images the speaker explains.

Revelation 2:1–7

Ephesus is praised for endurance and called back to love

Explore a church message that recognises hard work while saying something important has been lost.

Revelation 2:8–11

Smyrna is called to remain faithful through suffering

For older readers with an adult: hear recognition, a severe warning and a promise of life in this short church message.

Revelation 2:12–17

Pergamum must reject teaching that leads people astray

For older readers with an adult: explore praise for loyalty, correction of harmful teaching and a promise with partly unexplained images.

Revelation 2:18–29

Thyatira is praised for growing service and warned about corruption

For mature readers with an adult: keep the message’s praise, severe threat and call to hold firm distinct.

Revelation 3:1–6

Sardis is told to wake up and strengthen what remains

Explore a message that challenges a good reputation when it does not match the community’s actual life.

Revelation 3:7–13

Philadelphia is loved and told to hold firm

For older readers with an adult: explore a message to a church with little power but continuing faithfulness.

Revelation 3:14–22

Laodicea is challenged to recognise its need

For older readers with an adult: explore a message that answers the claim, I need nothing, with correction and invitation.

Revelation 4:1–4

John sees a heavenly throne surrounded by elders

Explore the opening of a throne-room vision through its invitation, colours and gathered figures.

Revelation 4:5–11

The living creatures and elders worship the Creator

Explore how this throne-room scene moves from striking sights and sounds to a reason for praise.

Revelation 5:1–10

The Lamb is worthy to open the sealed book

For older readers with an adult: follow John’s tears, the elder’s announcement and the new song explaining the Lamb’s worthiness.

Revelation 5:11–14

Angels and all creation praise the Lamb

Notice how the circle of worship widens in this short throne-room vision.

Revelation 6:1–2

The first seal reveals a white horse and conquering rider

Read the few details this short vision gives before deciding what the rider represents.

Revelation 6:3–4

The second seal pictures peace taken away

For older readers with an adult: read a short vision of conflict rather than a command to make war.

Revelation 6:5–6

The third seal shows a balance and costly grain

Explore the black-horse vision through its weighing tool and announced food prices.

Revelation 6:7–8

The fourth seal names its rider Death

For older readers with an adult: notice the named figures and the stated extent of their destructive power.