1. Why is it important that while this letter was written to 7 churches by name, that it is also for all churches?

2. How can worship be comforting for the sufferer?

3. What are some promises that we can cling to knowing that Jesus is the "firstborn from the dead"?

4. Why would Jesus being "Ruler of the kings of the earth" be of particular comfort to the churches of Revelation? Why should it comfort us?