Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Not Me...But Him Sermon Series: Deeper Faith Study
Open: Have you ever had a moment when it hit you, “This is bigger than me?” Explain that moment:
Read: Ephesians 1:3-14; Romans 11:33-36
Discuss:
1. According to Ephesians 1:3-14, what are the ways that you have been blessed by God?
2. Why have you been blessed in this way (verses 6, 12, 14)? What do you find interesting about these statements?
3. Notice the security we have in the Holy Spirit with these blessings (verses 11-14). Why do you think so many Christians allow their faith to be “tossed to and fro” (Eph. 4:14)?
4. How does God being about His own glory, change the perspective of your life? How does this change how you view what you do (Colossians 3:17)?
Pray: Pray that you would not be a glory thief, but a vessel of the glory of God
Memorize/Meditate: 1 Peter 4:11 “…in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To Him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen."
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Revelation Series - Deeper Faith Study for Feb. 12, 2012
Open: Share a moment when you received something new. What was it and how did it affect you?
Read: Revelation 21-22
Answer:
1. Will we live in “heaven” forever (21:1)? Why or why not? Will the “new earth” be renovated or destroyed? What does it mean, “there is no longer any sea?” Is this a reference to literal bodies of water or nations and peoples?
2. What will it be like to have God “dwell” among us (21:3)? Why is this mentioned twice in this verse?
3. Can you find the five blessed absences of heaven in 21:22-27?
4. How does Revelation close as it began (22:7; 1:3; cf. 16:5)? Why is this warning and motivation so important?
5. What do you look forward to the most in that day? How have the words of Revelation prepared you for that day?
Pray: Pray that your heart would be prepared for the coming Christ and that the words of Revelation would
Meditate/Memorize: Revelation 21:20 “He who testifies to these things says, ‘Surely, I am coming soon.’ Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!”
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Revelation Series - Deeper Faith Study for 2/5/12
Open:
There is the old expression, “If I only knew then what I know now…” Describe this sentiment in your own life. What would you change? How does the reality of the future kingdom of Christ effect how we should live in the present?
Read: Revelation 20
Discuss:
1. In 20:2-7, “thousand years” is used six times in connection with a number of chronologically interrelated events. Should this be understood literally or figuratively? Why? What are the strengths and weaknesses of each view?
2. Why does God release Satan from the Abyss (20:7)? Are there any reasons implied in the text or the whole of Scriptures? Satan is successful in his attempt to “deceive the nations.” What does this tell us about the nature of man?
3. Who is sitting on the “great white throne” (20:11) What is significant about the adjectives “great” and “white?” What characteristic of God does this throne speak to?
4. How should the reality of judgment affect the way we live today?
Pray: Pray that you would live more kingdom mindedly in society.
Meditate/Memorize: Revelation 20:6 “Blessed and holy is the one who shares in the first resurrection.”
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